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There was something deeply personal about arriving in #Kazakhstan #Almaty this week. What welcomed you is unforgettable: a people defined by discipline, sharp intellect, and a quiet humility. No noise, no excess. Just substance, focus, and an unmistakable determination to rise. Yesterday marked a defining moment for the 2026 launch édition of GITEX AI KAZAKHSTAN and for Central Asia's place in the global tech arena. It was truly a privilege to welcome the President of Kazakhstan His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to #GITEX's strategic internationalisation into Central Asia. What drew GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World here is clear—fierce ambition, strong government conviction, rising capital strength, and a depth of skilled talent ready to engage the world. This is a nation stepping forward with intent to lead in the intelligence economy. In only the first three hours of opening, tech execs from over 60 countries already entered the halls of GITEX AI KAZAKHSTAN. More than 80% of them were making their first visits ever to the country. This is the pure power of GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World. Its ability to rise up understated hard working well-deserving nations to the leaderboard so the world can now admire future leaders of the new world order in action. The scale of global participation in #GitexGlobal Kazakhstan has been exceptional as it stands confidently alongside leading global hubs. My profound appreciation to Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of AI & Digital Development HE Zhaslan Madiyev and the Akim of Almaty HE Darkhan Satybaldy for their leadership and belief in this vision from our very first exchange. We thank our host the Akimat and people of #Almaty metropolis for the very warm hospitality. To Magzhan Madiyev CEO and team Astana Hub for their great support. Our biggest thanks are reserved for all our GITEX friends and fans who trusted our instincts and took your first flights with us to #Kazakhstan #Almaty. Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Office of the Mayor of Almaty #Astana Dubai World Trade Centre GITEX AI EUROPE - Europe's Leading Tech & AI Event GITEX AFRICA GITEX AI ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, AI & Startup Event GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa Ai Everything MEA Egypt Ai Everything Abu Dhabi Expand North Star AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA

Almaty, Kazakhstan, will make history tomorrow. For the first time, GITEXAI Kazakhstan plants its flag in this region, and Almaty is the ground zero. Hundreds of speakers, startups, and a convergence of minds from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the world's top tech capitals descend on Atakent IEC. This is the moment the region steps onto the global stage. Are you ready to witness this moment? Register now! 📅 4 - 5 May 2026 📍Atakent IEC, Almaty, Kazakhstan 🔗 Secure Your Pass: https://shorturl.at/gYgYy 🔗 50% off Conference & Workshop Pass (Use Promo Code MKTNKAZA): https://shorturl.at/dTKC4 #GitexAiKazakhstan #GitexGlobal #Almaty #CentralAsia

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝐀𝐈 𝐊𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐊𝐇𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, opened the dialogue on the country’s national AI and digital infrastructure ambitions - reinforcing Kazakhstan’s position as the region’s emerging intelligence economy leader. Representing GITEX AI KAZAKHSTAN, Yuri Borodikhin took the stage to officially introduce the event to an exclusive room of investors, policymakers, and tech leaders. On the ground, our team Yuri Borodikhin and Gulnaz Kurbanova — engaged directly with key ecosystem players, including Murat Abdrakhmanov of MA7 Ventures, Ruslan Yensebayev, and Bagdat Mussin of Kazakhtelecom JSC, strengthening relationships across venture, telecom, and innovation sectors. From AI infrastructure to venture capital and energy, discussions throughout the brunch reflected one clear direction: Central Asia is accelerating. Momentum continues building towards GITEX AI KAZAKHSTAN — where these conversations scale into partnerships, investments, and market-defining opportunities. 📍 Pavilion 9-11, Atakent IEC, Almaty 📅 4–5 May 2026 #GITEXAI #GITEXAIKAZAKHSTAN #AlemVentures #CentralAsiaTech #AI #VentureCapital #DigitalKazakhstan Astana Hub GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World GITEX AI EUROPE - Europe's Leading Tech & AI Event GITEX AI ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, AI & Startup Event

In 60 days, we make history in the Central Asia & Caucasus region. 🔹4,500+ C-levels 🔹600+ exhibitors 🔹300+ startups 🔹150+ investors ⚡ Supernova Pitch Competition, collocated with North Star Central Asia & Caucasus, the region’s largest startup pitch platform — where bold founders compete for $30,000 equity-free. 🤝 Investor Program — connecting founders directly with global capital. 🔐 GITEX Cyber Valley — advancing cybersecurity and digital resilience. 🌱 GITEX Green Impact — spotlighting climate tech and sustainable innovation. GITEX AI Kazakhstan brings the ecosystem shaping Central Asia’s digital future to Almaty. The countdown has begun. 📍 4–5 May 2026 | Atakent IEC, Almaty 🔗 Grab your Early Bird Passes NOW: https://lnkd.in/dPxMBcnC 👉 Book Your Space: https://lnkd.in/dRm6aUUb GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World Expand North Star Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan #GITEXAIKazakhstan #GITEXKazakhstan #CentralAsiaTech #AILeadership #TechInnovation #StartupEcosystem #FutureOfTechnology #InvestInInnovation #2MonthsToGo

📢 Registration Alert! Registration is officially live for GITEX AI Kazakhstan, the region’s largest inaugural Tech and AI gathering. On 4–5 May 2026, Almaty, Kazakhstan will bring together global innovators, investors and senior decision makers shaping the future of AI, digital economies and startup growth across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Part of the GITEX GLOBAL network, and hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan in partnership with Astana Hub and the Akimat of the City of Almaty, this landmark edition is set to accelerate AI, cloud, cybersecurity and next generation digital infrastructure across the region. 📈 If AI leadership and digital expansion are on your 2026 agenda, this is where strategy meets opportunity and partnerships drive real impact. ✨ 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽ass 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 📅 4–5 May 2026 📍 Almaty, Kazakhstan 🎟️ Register to Visit: https://shorturl.at/mtJXr 📄 Download Event Brochure: https://shorturl.at/qa96z 📢 Регистр��ция открыта! Официально стартовала регистрация на GITEX AI Kazakhstan - крупнейшую технологическую выставку региона, которая пройдет 4–5 мая 2026 года в КЦДС «Атакент» в Алматы, объединив глобальных инвесторов, руководителей высшего звена, технологических лидеров и стартап-основателей, формирующих будущее искусственного интеллекта, цифровых экономик и инновационного роста в Центральной Азии и на Кавказе. Являясь частью глобальной сети GITEX GLOBAL, событие проходит при поддержке Министерства искусственного интеллекта и цифрового развития Республики Казахстан в партнёрстве с Astana Hub и Акиматом города Алматы. GITEX AI Kazakhstan станет ключевой платформой для развития искусственного интеллекта, облачных технологий, кибербезопасности, цифровой инфраструктуры нового поколения и масштабирования технологического бизнеса в регионе. 📈 Планируете усилить лидерство в ИИ и выйти на новые цифровые рынки в 2026 году? Здесь стратегия соединяется с возможностями, а партнёрства трансформируются в реальный эффект. ✨ Большие идеи. Глобальные умы. Реальное влияние. Подтвердите свое участие уже сейчас. 4–5 мая 2026 | Алматы, Казахстан 🔗 Регистрация для посещения: https://shorturl.at/mtJXr 📄 Скачать брошюру мероприятия: https://shorturl.at/qa96z #GITEXAICAC #GITEXKazakhstan #GITEXCentralAsia #CentralAsiaTech #CaucasusTech #AI #DigitalEconomy #Innovation #Registation #Live