Digital Mangystau IT Forum 2025 – Creating the Digital Future of Mangystau Together!

The forum brings together the regional IT community and offers a unique platform for everyone interested in technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, modern IT fields, and startups.

At the forum, you will be able to:

• Explore creative ideas from Startup Battle participants and discover innovative projects;

• Develop practical skills at Robo League and Dev Fest by applying modern technologies in action;

• Exchange experience with IT experts and business leaders during panel sessions;

• Build new professional connections and contribute to the development of the region’s IT potential;

• Learn about the latest trends in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the startup industry.

💡 Don’t miss your chance — register now and secure your spot:

📅 Date: December 13, 2025

📍 Venue: Aktau, Renaissance

⏰ Time: 09:00 – 18:30

🚀 Стартап на стадии MVP и выше? Прием заявок на Pizza Pitch открыт!

Представь свой проект экспертам и инвесторам — и поборись за призовой фонд 1 500 000 ₸.

25 декабря на сцене Astana Hub выступят 10 финалистов Pizza Pitch — питч-сессии в дружеской атмосфере с пиццей 🍕.

Это шанс получить ценную обратную связь от менторов, инвесторов, трекеров и оказаться в поле зрения Astana Hub и партнёров.

‼️ Чтобы попасть в список финалистов, важно подать заявку до 5 декабря.

К участию допускаются проекты:

— на стадии MVP и выше,

— с действующим БИН (ТОО/ИП),

— с корректно заполненной формой и приложенными материалами.

🎯 Подай заявку и выйди на сцену перед инвесторами

🏆 Призовой фонд:

• 1 место — 700 000 ₸

• 2 место — 500 000 ₸

• 3 место — 300 000 ₸

⏳ Обратите внимание: регистрация обязательна для всех — и проектов (до 5 декабря), и гостей (до 25 декабря).

📅 Pizza Pitch — 25 декабря, 15:30

📍 Astana Hub, Event Hall

🔗Регистрация для проектов и гостей — по ссылке.

Have you always wanted to truly feel design instead of just watching tutorials?

This bootcamp is your fast entry into the creative industry.

In just three days, you will:
• master the fundamentals: composition, color, form, typography
• learn how to create eye-catching visual layouts
• explore essential designer tools
• understand how to build a portfolio that actually gets noticed
• receive mentor support and honest feedback on your work

Most importantly, you’ll leave with real results:
your first complete projects and a clear understanding of how modern design works.

If you’ve been wanting to start but kept postponing — this is your moment.
Three days that can change the direction of your growth. 🎨✨

📍 Shymkent Hub (Sever 66/2)
📅 December 10–12
⏰ 11:00

Every project begins with a simple thought, but real growth starts when an idea turns into a product.

On December 12, we will host a speaker who has walked this path personally — from first sketches to a real solution demanded by the market.

They will share their experience, key steps, mistakes, and insights that help move a product forward.
If you want to understand how working startups are born — join us.

📅 Date: December 12
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Address: Microdistrict Sever 66/2

🚀 Bootcamp «Flutter Pool»

📱 Мобильная разработка — один из самых востребованных навыков в IT. Flutter — современный фреймворк от Google, который позволяет создавать приложения сразу для iOS и Android из одного кода. Быстро. Удобно. Востребовано.

🔥 Почему это интересно

Хочешь освоить Flutter через практику, а не скучную теорию? Тогда тебе в наш P2P Flutter бассейн!

📅 Формат

• Старт: 8 декабря

• Вводная сессия с ментором: 15:30

• Длительность: 14 дней

✅ Что тебя ждёт

• Интенсивное обучение в формате «бассейн»

• Командная работа и обмен опытом

• Реальный проект в портфолио

• Финальный Demo Day с презентацией результатов

✨ Это твой шанс погрузиться в мир мобильной разработки и сделать первые шаги к карьере Flutter‑разработчика!

💼 Job Fair at Atyrau Hub!

📅 Date: December 12
📍 Location: Atyrau Hub

🚀 Your chance to find your dream job and start your career!

Join us to:
🔹 Meet representatives of regional IT and business companies
🔹 Learn about job openings, internships, and growth opportunities
🔹 Get tips on creating a strong resume and passing interviews
🔹 Find a job that truly inspires you

✨ Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase yourself and take the first step toward a successful career!

Management in Notion: From Chaos to Order 📄✨

Is your team drowning in chaos?
Tasks scattered across chats, deadlines getting lost, and processes living only “in someone’s head”?
Want to finally build a system where everything is clear, transparent, and works on its own?

Then this workshop is exactly what you need! 💡🔥

During the session, we’ll cover:
— how to build workflows in Notion that simplify rather than complicate;
— which databases, relations, and templates truly help instead of getting in the way;
— how to transition your team to a unified work style;
— how to create a system that’s easy to use every day.

You’ll learn how to turn Notion into a powerful management tool, not just a pretty notebook. This is your chance to bring order to your project and stop “putting out fires”! ✨🔥

📍 Address: Konaev, 5B Kunaev Street
🕒 Date & Time: December 12, 2025 at 14:30
🔗 Come, ask questions, and take away ready-to-use solutions you can apply immediately!

🔐 CYBER RESEARCH — the ultimate challenge for future cyber investigators!
Ready to level up your cyber intelligence and investigation skills? Then join the boldest and most investigative challenge of December!

💰 Prize Pool: 1,000,000 ₸
Both teams and individual specialists can participate.

🕵️‍♂️ Format:
In-depth exploration of real shadow digital schemes + practical investigation leading to concrete findings and attribution.

🎯 Topics you will have to uncover:
• Carding
• DDoS / Botnets
• SIM-swap
• Swatting
• Vishing / Deepfake
• Web-resource exploitation
• SCAM schemes

🔥 Goal of the Challenge:
To develop participants’ competencies in analyzing digital threats, strengthen OSINT, attribution, cyber research, and incident technical investigation skills.

📅 Dates:
Opening — December 10 at 17:00
Closing — December 20

If you want to upgrade your skills, build a strong portfolio, and dive into the real cyber era — this challenge is for you.

🔍🚀 Ready to investigate? Join via the link in our bio!

Zeinab Mels – AI/ML Engineer at RE:Create Video and founder of Muslim AI Keyboard.

✔️ What to expect?
• how AI agents fully automate the content creation pipeline
• how backend, Python, Django, and ML shape the architecture of content agents
• real cases from RE:Create Video on generating viral content
• the interplay between backend and AI in building scalable agentic systems
• insights from her internship at Halal Guide and developing her own AI product

📅 12.12 | 🕒 18:00 | 💻 Online

GDG DevFest Mangystau 2025 – within the framework of the Digital Mangystau IT Forum

Within the framework of the Digital Mangystau 2025 IT Forum, GDG DevFest Mangystau 2025 will be held. The event provides participants with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Google technologies, develop practical skills, and familiarize themselves with the latest industry trends.

Part I (14:00–15:30)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) — artificial intelligence technologies, areas of application, and development of practical solutions.

• Google AI Studio — tools for content generation and project development, capabilities for testing and tuning models.

• Google Cloud — working with cloud services and the technological capabilities of modern cloud solutions.

Part II (16:00–17:15)

• Gemini — capabilities of Gemini artificial intelligence models, application in projects, and practical use.

• API Integration — integration of services via the Gemini API.

13 December, 14:00–17:15

Renaissance Sulo, Balkhash Hall

Participation in the event is a unique opportunity to improve professional knowledge of Google technologies and gain practical experience.

🔥 One of the city’s most inspiring events is just around the corner — InspireFest!

On December 14, the Pushkin Library will transform into a true hub of inspiration, creativity, and technology!

🎤 What awaits you at the festival?
— Inspiring talks from young speakers who are shaping their future today
— A deep dive into the world of IT and modern technology
— The chance to fly a drone and feel like a real pilot
— A retro game zone that brings back childhood memories
— Scientific experiments and discoveries under the microscope
— An immersive virtual reality (VR) experience
— A unique art exhibition featuring local artists and photographers

✨ Free entry!
The festival welcomes school students, university students, STEM teachers, and parents with children aged 10 and up.

🎁 Expect gifts, games, fun moments, and plenty of discoveries!
Here, you won’t just watch — you’ll create, experiment, and recharge with creative energy.

📍 December 14
Pushkin Library
Come by yourself, bring your friends and family —
let’s make InspireFest the brightest and most inspiring event of December!

GDG Taldykorgan invites developers, analysts, and all creative specialists to the main winter hackathon! This is a unique opportunity to create an innovative project in just 12 hours, using cutting-edge Google and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
We are looking for teams ready to solve real-world problems and create working prototypes that can change our environment.

🔥 Focus Areas and Technologies
Your project should be based on the following technologies (combinations are welcome):
•  🧠 Artificial Intelligence (AI) / ML: Applying models to solve social, business, or environmental challenges.
•  🌐 Google Studio AI (Vertex AI): Utilizing Google's cloud AI tools for scaling and development.
•  📱 Flutter & Firebase: Rapid development of cross-platform applications with a reliable backend.

🏆 Evaluation Criteria
The jury, composed of IT industry leaders, will evaluate projects based on the following key points:
1. Problem Relevance: Depth of analysis and significance of the problem being solved.
2. Technical Implementation: Quality, functionality of the prototype, and use of declared technologies.
3. Innovation: Originality of the idea and approach.
4. Presentation: Clear and convincing demonstration of your solution.

🤝 Organizers and Partners
The event is hosted by GDG Taldykorgan and IT Hub Jetisu Digital, supported by the Jetisu Digital Technologies Department and Astana Hub.

✨ Join Us To:
•  Gain valuable practical experience.
•  Find like-minded people and improve teamwork skills.
•  Create a project worthy of the attention of investors and experts.

📅 Date: December 19th
⏰ Time: 10:00
📍 Location: Kunaev St. 47

(Registration closes on December 12th at 6:00 PM)

Students will present their innovative projects in the format of short presentations! Ideas can be in the field of information technology, social projects, education, ecology, business or the creative industry.

Format: teams of 2-4 people or individual participants
✅ Presentation: up to 5 minutes + questions from the jury
✅ Language: Kazakh, Russian or English

Organizers: Aqtobe Hub and BIL
Purpose: to support talented youth and develop innovations in Aktobe.

At the end, there will be an award ceremony and friendly communication with pizza

🚀 CREATIVE IT FORUM 2025 — coming soon!

The key winter event in technology and creativity will gather startup founders, IT professionals, experts, and companies shaping the digital future of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Guests will explore an innovation exhibition, project presentations, speaker sessions, success stories, networking, and live demonstrations of digital solutions from the city and local businesses.

You’ll discover real cases of AI implementation, learn about the latest trends in the regional IT ecosystem, and meet the people creating new products and services today.

🔥Creative IT Forum is a space for new ideas, opportunities, and collaboration — where technology drives regional development.

📅 December 12
⏰ 10:00
📍 Satpaeva 88/2 (Wedding Palace)

⚡ Онлайн-конкурс для тех, кто хочет говорить о важном через креатив! Создай работу, которая поможет показать реальную наркоситуацию в регионе, объяснить ответственность за наркопреступления и показать последствия употребления наркотиков. Сделай это в удобном формате — видео, инфографике, презентации или с помощью ИИ ✨

🎯 Зачем участвовать?
• возможность заявить о себе
• вклад в профилактику среди молодежи
• публикация лучших работ
• дополнительные номинации

📅 Дедлайн сдачи работ
До 11 декабря, 23:59

🔎 Форматы:
• видео до 3 минут
• инфографика
• презентация 10–15 слайдов
• «говорящая голова»
• ИИ-материалы

🚀 CREATIVE IT FORUM 2025 — coming soon!

The key winter event in technology and creativity will gather startup founders, IT professionals, experts, and companies shaping the digital future of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Guests will explore an innovation exhibition, project presentations, speaker sessions, success stories, networking, and live demonstrations of digital solutions from the city and local businesses.

You’ll discover real cases of AI implementation, learn about the latest trends in the regional IT ecosystem, and meet the people creating new products and services today.

🔥Creative IT Forum is a space for new ideas, opportunities, and collaboration — where technology drives regional development.

📅 December 12
⏰ 10:00
📍 Satpaeva 88/2 (Wedding Palace)

If you have an idea that you've been wanting to turn into a business for a long time, your moment has come.
Startup Academy, an intensive program for those who are ready to create, test and scale their own project, will start at Ulytau Hub on December 11.

What does Startup Academy offer ?:
• understanding how to turn an idea into a working product;
• Practical tools for marketing, sales and development;
• analysis of business models and startup lifecycle;
• help from experts and mentors;
• Real cases and step-by-step tasks that lead to results.

, Who is suitable for the program:
• those who already have an idea, but no structure;
• for aspiring entrepreneurs;
• students who want to launch their first project;
• to anyone who dreams of creating something of their own, but doesn't know where to start.

, Where: Ulytau Hub
Start: December 11th - 13th
Registration is open

Create a project that will work.
Your startup starts here. 🚀

We invite you to an intensive workshop where you will receive clear, step-by-step instructions on turning an idea into a working business. We will analyze how to avoid common mistakes and test your idea with minimal investment. 💡

At this event, we will transform the uncertainty of a startup launch into a structured and understandable process. This is the ideal starting point for anyone taking the leap to launch their project for the first time!

🎯 What Will Be Covered :

• Idea Validation: How to determine if your product is needed by the market before committing resources. 🧐
• MVP (Minimum Viable Product): The algorithm for creating a minimum viable product and launching it quickly. 🛠️
• Finding First Customers: Effective strategies for attracting beta users and gathering initial feedback. 🗣️
• Basic Funding: An overview of available sources for initial capital, grants, and pre-accelerators for beginners. 💰

🗓️ Date: December 16 

 🕒  Time: 17:00

 📍 Location: Kunaev 47

Want to dive deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn how to use it to its full potential? 🤔
If you're looking to master AI tools the right way, this workshop is for you!

We invite you to the “AI Brain” workshop at Kyzylorda Hub. No boring theory — only hands-on, practical skills!

🗓 Date: 15.12
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Aiteke bi 29A

 Check your digital IQ! Are you ready for an exciting intellectual evening? On December 12th, we are hosting a special Quiz Time for those who love the digital world and modern technologies! You will find interesting questions about IT, technology and digital trends, logic tests, speed of thinking and attention, a friendly atmosphere and exciting competition. Test your knowledge, compete with friends and find out how high your digital IQ is. Small gifts are waiting for active participants! 12.12 15:00 Saparbai Bolys, 24 Come and boost your IQ!

Where does AI really help? Which tools save time? How to automate everyday tasks? Let's analyze everything in simple and understandable language. At the meeting: • Useful AI tools for life and work • Ready—made solutions for content, education and business • Life hacks for automating processes • Clear explanations based on real examples • A small practical task for participants 03.12 12:00 Village of Shubar, O. Zhandosov 8 This meeting is a great opportunity to understand how to use AI in real life.

Практический разбор формата, который позволяет отобрать лучших студентов и джунов для ИТ-компаний. Расскажем, как устроен чемпионат по вёрстке, почему он работает лучше любой «карьерной ярмарки» и как мы собирали классных ребят в одном месте. Покажем процесс изнутри: от заданий и судейства до того, как работодатели охотятся за финалистами.   

Продолжаем наш вебинар по практическим советам по разработке мобильных приложений в 1С на примере продукта «Дартс-база».  практическая сессия для разработчиков и архитекторов 1С, где мы делимся реальным опытом создания мобильного приложения: от архитектуры и UX-решений до интеграции с основной базой 1С, оптимизации обмена данными, безопасности и производительности. Участники увидят конкретные кейсы, типичные ошибки, лучшие практики и рекомендации, которые можно сразу применить в своих проектах.

Implementing CRUD with REST API 💡

Join our practical workshop where you'll learn how to create, read, update, and delete data using a REST API, as well as explore the fundamentals of routing and serialization.

🗓️ Date: December 12
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Atyrau Hub

Participants will be able to:
🔍 Master CRUD operations through a REST API
🔍 Understand routing principles, HTTP methods, and serialization
🔍 Build and test a REST API in practice

Boost your backend development skills and learn to create efficient APIs! ✅

Do you keep saying: “I have ideas, but I can’t visualize them” or “I don’t have time for creative projects”? 😩
Not anymore! With Artificial Intelligence (AI), anyone can create stunning visuals, texts, and designs! 🚀

We invite you to the 🔥 “AI Creative Lab” Workshop at Kyzylorda Hub. This session will help you unlock your creative potential using AI!

🗓 Date: 17.12
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Aiteke bi 29A

TRIZ for Startups: Fast and Smart Solutions 📄✨

Is your team stuck on the same problems?
You have ideas, but they don’t turn into real solutions?
Does it feel like your project is stalling, and unconventional moves appear too slowly?

TRIZ can help pull your startup out of deadlocks and speed up decision-making! 💡🔥

At the workshop, we’ll cover:
— Why TRIZ is perfect for startups;
— How to properly define a problem and quickly find solutions;
— Which methods and tools help systematically generate ideas;
— How to accelerate team thinking and improve decision quality.

You’ll see how to turn TRIZ into a practical tool, not just a “checkbox theory.” This is your chance to organize your team’s thinking and make stronger decisions faster! ✨🔥

📍 Location: 5B Kunaev Street, Konaev
🕒 Date & Time: December 12, 2025, 15:30
🔗 Come, ask questions, and take away ready-to-use tools you can apply immediately!

💰 Создай свою систему денег: финансовый план и инвестиционный фундамент

📅 Дата: 13 декабря 🕚 Время: 11:00 📍 Место: Batys Hub 🎤 Спикеры: Бутурлина Светлана, Рыскалиева Мадина

🔑 О мероприятии

Финансовая грамотность — это не просто теория, а реальный инструмент для уверенного будущего. На встрече мы поговорим о том, как каждый может создать собственную систему денег, которая работает на него.

Вы узнаете:

• как составить личный финансовый план;

• что такое инвестиционный фундамент и почему он важен;

• какие шаги помогут выстроить устойчивую стратегию управления доходами и расходами;

• как превратить деньги из ресурса «на сегодня» в инструмент долгосрочного роста.

✨ Это мероприятие — возможность получить практические знания от экспертов и начать формировать собственную финансовую систему уже сейчас.

💻🤖 Vibe Coding: Make coding easier with AI!
Think coding is a difficult and time-consuming process? 😫 Nope! Now it's simple and fun!
Kyzylorda Hub invites you to the Vibe Coding workshop.

During this workshop, you'll learn how to save time using AI tools (such as code auto-completion and automatic error correction) and bring even the most complex ideas to life much faster.

🗓 Date: December 12
⏰ Time: 15:00
📍 Location: Aiteke bi 29A

IT HUB Jetisu Digital invites you to the exclusive practical seminar "Conscious Leadership" — an intensive program that will provide a powerful boost to your professional growth! This is a path of internal transformation and the development of emotional intelligence. We will focus on a deep understanding of yourself, your goals, and your values, which will enable you to lead others. 🌟

🎯 What awaits you at this transformational meeting?

We will analyze in detail and practice methods that will help you dig deeper into life and the logic of decision-making:

• Self-Knowledge as the Foundation of Leadership: Master tools for defining values, identifying strengths, and honestly working on weaknesses.

• Systemic Life Analysis: Practical application of the "Wheel of Success" and other methodologies (such as the Pyramid) to maintain a balance between goals and values. 🧭

• Development of Emotional Intelligence: We will explore how self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy influence your leadership. 🧘

• Influence and Service: Learn to inspire and guide people toward common goals, striving to help others and develop their potential. 🗣️

• Clear Goal Setting: Study the SMART criteria for accurately defining and achieving your goals. ✅

• Using AI: for General Team Development

Bagzhaeva Gulmira Serikmuratovna — a leading business coach and mentor with 12 years of experience.

• Qualification: Lawyer, Professional Accountant of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

• Experience: Mentor for "Talpyn Up" programs, JSC "Damu Fund," EBRD, and NCE Atameken.

• Results: Provided support to 327 projects that attracted investments totaling over 1 billion 300 million tenge! 💰

🗓️ Date: December 18 

🕒 Time: 10:00 

📍 Location: Konaeva 47

Successful startups don't start with a product — they start with a problem.
Customer Development helps you understand users, test hypotheses, and build a solution that the market really needs.

On December 13, at the Ulytau Hub, we'll talk about how to create a startup with kasdev's help that has a chance to grow and take its place in the industry.

Speaker: Ulan Kundizbay
Computer Engineer, NYU Abu Dhabi

, You will find out:
• how to find real problems and create product value;
• how to conduct online interviews and get honest answers;
• how to test hypotheses quickly and at no extra cost;
• what distinguishes successful startups from those who "didn't take off";
• how Customer Development shortens the path from idea to market.

Date: December 13th
🕒 Time: 15:00
Location: Ulytau Hub, Abaya 99

If you want to create a startup that people really need, start with Customer Development.

Students will present their innovative projects in the format of short Pitch presentations! Ideas can be in IT, social projects, education, ecology, business or the creative industry.

Format: 2-4 person teams or individual participants
✅ Presentation: up to 5 minutes + questions from the jury
✅ Language: Kazakh, Russian or English

Organizers: Aqtobe Hub and Aktobe College of Oil and Gas 
Purpose: to support talented youth and develop innovations in Aktobe.

ИИ для бизнеса — применение ИИ-помощника Nurai

На практике покажем, как использовать Nurai для автоматизации работы с заявками в мессенджерах, повышения эффективности коммуникации и масштабирования бизнеса.

Когда: 17 декабря в 19:00
Где: YouTube-канал The Tech

🤖💡 First Steps to Building an AI Startup!
Do you have an AI idea that could change the world? 🤔

Today, artificial intelligence isn’t just the future — it’s the current market. If you want to launch a tech business but don’t know where to begin, this workshop is exactly what you need.

🚀 What you will learn:

1. Identifying market needs (Problem/Solution Fit): what real problem your AI idea solves and how to spot trends.

2. Building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product): how to quickly launch your first AI-based product without major investment.

3. Funding and investment: how to find early investors and prepare your startup for scaling.

🗓 Date: December 12
⏰ Time: 16:00
📍 Location: Aiteke bi 29A

An eventful day of sharing experiences and ideas awaits you — Networking Day at the Aqtobe Hub!

Forget about the usual business meetings. Here, every dialogue is a chance to find like—minded people, refine your product vision, and get a fresh perspective on your startup's challenges. Networking Day will bring together creators, mentors and investors in one space for informal and useful communication. They are waiting for you:

- Short interactive dating rounds;
- Discussion of trends in the IT and startup industry;
- The opportunity to consult with experts and gain insights for development;
- Friendly atmosphere and active support of the community.

Date and time: December 1, 17:00. 
Location: Aqtobe Hub.

Immerse yourself in the world of opportunities, communication and new partnerships — come to the Networking Day!

2026 IEEE 6th International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies (SIST) topics include, but are not limited to, the following research areas: Technology and Engineering Management, Governance, Finance, and Economy; IT in Education and Research; Emerging Trends and Technologies in IT Application; Data Science and Advanced Analytics.
The conference will be technically co-sponsored by IEEE Ukraine Section, IEEE Kazakhstan Sub-Section and IEEE Kazakhstan CIS/RA Societies Joint Chapter. The 2026 IEEE 6th International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies (SIST) is a significant event in the scientific society of Kazakhstan which will have business people, scientists, researchers, specialists, and students from different areas of the IT industry from near and far abroad. This conference allows people to exchange their experience, enlarge and broaden their knowledge and perspectives on specific topics, widen their professional network, and contribute to finding responses to some issues on recent trends in IT. The conference may serve as a starting point for ideas for realizing governmental programs and development and research works as a result.