Central Asia’s largest tech and AI show will debut in Almaty next week, catapulting Kazakhstan to the forefront of the region’s AI and digital transformation ambitions, and propelling a new era of global innovation, tech capital deployment, and cross-border collaboration, the Kazakh Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development has announced.
In the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, GITEX AI Kazakhstan, from May 4-5 at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre, will converge policymakers, enterprise tech titans, startups and investors from more than 60 nations, accelerating momentum to fast-track Central Asia and the Caucasus into a position of global tech leadership.
Under the patronage of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, GITEX AI Kazakhstan is hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, in partnership with Astana Hub and the Akimat of Almaty.
At a media briefing ahead of the show’s debut, government partners and ecosystem leaders set out their ambitions for the region’s AI and digital future, as final preparations gather pace for what promises to be a defining moment for Central Asian tech.
Deputy Akim of Almaty Olzhas Smagulov said: “Almaty is the primary hub of Kazakhstan’s IT industry, home to approximately one-third of all IT companies in the country, which account for 52% of the total volume of IT services provided. The city continues to strengthen its position as a magnet for startups, investment, and innovation. GITEX AI Kazakhstan reinforces Almaty’s role as a natural hub for the ideas, capital, and partnerships shaping our digital future.”
Daniya Akhmetova, CEO Digital Bridge, Astana Hub, said: “The hosting of GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 as a premier global technology platform, coupled with Astana Hub’s role as a co-organizer, unlocks a wealth of opportunities for Kazakhstan’s tech ecosystem. This initiative facilitates direct access to international markets, attracts vital investment and global partnerships, and enables the transfer of advanced technologies and specialized expertise. As a result, projects will experience accelerated growth and national solutions will achieve broader adoption, fostering the sustainable development of the industry while strengthening Kazakhstan’s global competitiveness.”
