More than just a thematic addition to the Nauryz celebrations, the initiative has become a vivid reflection of the country’s Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. From hackathons and AI bootcamps to interactive exhibitions and startup pitch competitions, Digital Nauryz has evolved into a nationwide technology marathon spanning every region of Kazakhstan.
Artificial intelligence and generative technologies emerged as the defining theme of the initiative. Participants went beyond learning from experts and actively developed their own projects and solutions. In Aktau, a Speaker Talk event featured live demonstrations of AI tools, allowing participants to learn how to generate visual and text-based content. Meanwhile, Atyrau hosted the Digital Caspian: GenAI Cup startup competition, combining generative AI technologies with regional identity and local innovation.
A strong focus on practical skills became one of the initiative’s key features. In Pavlodar and Kyzylorda, participants attended AI Bootcamp programs where they explored the creation of digital content, ranging from visual storytelling to graphic design.
In Zhezkazgan, an AI workshop demonstrated how elements of Kazakhstan’s national culture can be integrated into digital art through the use of neural networks and generative technologies.
Digital Nauryz also provided a platform for entrepreneurship and startup development. Aktobe hosted the unique Baursaq Pitch event, where startup founders presented innovative projects in a format that creatively blended technology with cultural symbolism.
In Petropavl, school students showcased their own startup ideas, highlighting the growing involvement of the younger generation in Kazakhstan’s innovation-driven economy.
Special attention was given to the intersection of technology and the creative industries. Taldykorgan hosted an exhibition of innovative solutions featuring robotics and virtual reality technologies, while Shymkent and Semey organized workshops focused on creating digital art installations and 3D models using AI tools.
In other regions, the initiative expanded to include educational and cultural discussions. Activities ranged from rapid digital solution development sessions in Taraz to conversations in Turkistan about the future of traditions in the age of artificial intelligence.
All events are being held at regional IT hubs that form part of the Astana Hub ecosystem. Today, these hubs are evolving beyond educational platforms into full-fledged centers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills development, helping drive technological growth across every region of Kazakhstan.
More than just a thematic addition to the Nauryz celebrations, the initiative has become a vivid reflection of the country’s Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. From hackathons and AI bootcamps to interactive exhibitions and startup pitch competitions, Digital Nauryz has evolved into a nationwide technology marathon spanning every region of Kazakhstan.
Artificial intelligence and generative technologies emerged as the defining theme of the initiative. Participants went beyond learning from experts and actively developed their own projects and solutions. In Aktau, a Speaker Talk event featured live demonstrations of AI tools, allowing participants to learn how to generate visual and text-based content. Meanwhile, Atyrau hosted the Digital Caspian: GenAI Cup startup competition, combining generative AI technologies with regional identity and local innovation.
A strong focus on practical skills became one of the initiative’s key features. In Pavlodar and Kyzylorda, participants attended AI Bootcamp programs where they explored the creation of digital content, ranging from visual storytelling to graphic design.
In Zhezkazgan, an AI workshop demonstrated how elements of Kazakhstan’s national culture can be integrated into digital art through the use of neural networks and generative technologies.
Digital Nauryz also provided a platform for entrepreneurship and startup development. Aktobe hosted the unique Baursaq Pitch event, where startup founders presented innovative projects in a format that creatively blended technology with cultural symbolism.
In Petropavl, school students showcased their own startup ideas, highlighting the growing involvement of the younger generation in Kazakhstan’s innovation-driven economy.
Special attention was given to the intersection of technology and the creative industries. Taldykorgan hosted an exhibition of innovative solutions featuring robotics and virtual reality technologies, while Shymkent and Semey organized workshops focused on creating digital art installations and 3D models using AI tools.
In other regions, the initiative expanded to include educational and cultural discussions. Activities ranged from rapid digital solution development sessions in Taraz to conversations in Turkistan about the future of traditions in the age of artificial intelligence.
All events are being held at regional IT hubs that form part of the Astana Hub ecosystem. Today, these hubs are evolving beyond educational platforms into full-fledged centers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills development, helping drive technological growth across every region of Kazakhstan.
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