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We drive Central Eurasia’s tech growth by connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with key opportunities.

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Государственная научная стипендия

Конкурс на соискание государственных стипендий в области науки за 2026 год

Премии в области науки

Конкурс на соискание именных премий в области науки за 2026 год

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ML School Kazakhstan: Two-Year Program in AI and Machine Learning

ML School Kazakhstan is a two-year training program for specialists in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The program is designed for students and professionals in IT, mathematics, and technical fields with a strong foundational background, as well as graduates of Tomorrow School. Participants will master modern ML technologies ranging from classic machine learning to neural networks, Computer Vision, and LLMs. The curriculum is built on academic approaches and expertise from the Yandex School of Data Analysis. Lectures and seminars will be conducted by Yandex experts, technical university faculty, and researchers in AI and ML. The program also includes practical assignments, networking with ML specialists, and project work. The selection process consists of two stages: 1. Online Testing Tasks in mathematics and programming. 2. In-Person Interview Candidates with the best test results will be invited. Selection will evaluate knowledge of linear algebra, algorithms, statistics, and calculus. Application deadline: October 8, 2026.

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Latest news

Sept. 23, 2026, 9:23 a.m.

Jensen Huang to be Special Guest at AI Month in Astana

Sept. 21, 2026, 11:17 a.m.

Astana Hub, Alem.ai Foundation и Yandex Qazaqstan запускают ML School Kazakhstan

Sept. 23, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

Balaji Srinivasan, Yerzat Dulat, and Jamie Beaton are set to speak at AI & Digital Bridge 2026 in Astana.

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Upcoming events

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

23 Sep, 13:00 Онлайн

Zhambyl Hub | How to Build a Career in AI: The Path of a Senior AI/ML Engineer

🧐What is behind the career of an AI/ML engineer in a large company? What challenges do they solve in practice, how does the role evolve with experience, and what helps professionals move from their first projects to the Senior level?

As part of AI Week, join an online session with Anuar Maratkhan, Senior AI/ML Engineer at BI Group.

We will discuss:
• what a Senior AI/ML Engineer at BI Group does day to day
• what this role looks like within a large Kazakhstani company
• the tasks and projects currently in BI Group’s focus
• working on Alice at Yandex
• insights gained from studying at the University of Washington and NU
•work processes at Kaspi and CueZen

📅 September 23, 13:00
💻 Online via Google Meet

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

23 Sep, 15:00 Pavlodar

AI Creator

AI Creator — Create more with AI! 🤖✨On September 23, we'll talk about how to use artificial intelligence to create content and develop creative projects.The speaker, who has many years of experience in the field of design, will share his professional experience, talk about modern AI tools and show how to integrate them into the creative process.
, Address: Lomova str., 45, K1
📅 September 23rd ⏰ 15:00

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

23 Sep, 15:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | AI month Pizza Pitch – AI in Education

Turn your ideas into AI projects for education! As part of AI Month, Jetisu Digital is organizing an AI Pizza Pitch dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in learning.Come even with a concept: present your technology idea at EdTech and get expert recommendations.

Meeting format:
3 minutes for a pitch: Presentation of an idea or startup concept of AI in education
Expert review: Feedback and tips on project development
Pizza and networking: Search for like-minded people and team members

, September 23 , 2026
⏰ 15:00
47 D. Kunaev St., Taldykorgan (Jetisu Digital)
, Registration — by following the link in the profile header

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