How can you kick-start your IT career, develop valuable skills, and build a strong portfolio while still at university?

We invite Heriot-Watt University students to a special meeting with Aqtobe Hub, where we'll explore exciting opportunities for future IT professionals.

What to expect?

🔹 Hackathons and Decentrathon — discover how participating in IT competitions helps you gain practical experience, strengthen your portfolio, and stand out from other candidates.

🔹 Free Astana Hub Courses — learn how to develop in-demand IT skills and expand your knowledge.

🔹 Startup Opportunities — find out why launching your own project as a student can be valuable and what kind of support you can receive from the Hub.

🔹 IT Community and Networking — opportunities to connect with like-minded people, industry experts, and potential partners.

🔹 Career Opportunities — discover how collaborating with Aqtobe Hub can support your professional growth and open new doors in the IT industry.

📅 Date: October 29 (Thursday)

🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Location: Heriot-Watt University Campus Library

📲 Important! To participate in the event and complete your registration, please download the Astana Hub app on your smartphone in advance.

Don't miss the opportunities that could be the starting point of your IT career!

🚀 Pitch Day by Mangystau Hub — It's time to pitch your startup!

Mangystau Hub is giving startup teams the opportunity to present their projects to experts and compete for a place in the Startup Battle, which will take place as part of the Digital Mangystau forum.

Pitch Day is your chance to showcase your project, receive expert feedback, and advance to the next stage.

🔹 Participation requirements:— Your project must be more than just an idea — it must have a ready-to-use MVP (Minimum Viable Product).— Projects that won prizes at Mangystau Hub events in 2026 are not eligible to participate again. However, teams may apply with a different project that has not previously won a prize at Mangystau Hub events.

📅 October 29, 2026
📍 Mangystau Hub, Aktau
Application link: https://forms.amo-forms.ru/rzwdlcc

Ready to pitch your project? Don't miss the opportunity to take the next step in developing your startup! 🚀

Do you have a cool idea but don't know how to present it to investors in a way that grabs their attention from the first seconds?

Come to our masterclass! We will analyze the structure of an effective presentation, key pitching rules, and learn how to confidently answer tricky questions from the jury.

What's in store for you?
🔹 Presentation structure: 10 key slides
🔹 Secrets of a successful performance: how to keep the audience's attention
🔹 Top mistakes of beginner founders and how to avoid them

Boost your presentation skills, learn to confidently defend your ideas, and take a step towards developing your startup! 🔥