GITEX Central Asia & Caucasus x Ai Everything Kazakhstan 2026

Overview

The inaugural GITEX Central Asia & Caucasus x Ai Everything Kazakhstan brings the world’s largest tech and startup event to Astana. Positioned as the ninth stop in the global GITEX network, it aims to connect Central Asia’s rapidly digitising region with international markets and investment—spanning AI, cyber, cloud infrastructure, deep-tech, and fintech.

Key Highlights

• Regional Scale & Ambition: Central Asia & Caucasus projected for ~4.7 % GDP growth in 2025–26; venture funding reached US $95 million in 2024; IT services projected at US $5.6 billion by 2029.
• Kazakh Capacity: Astana hosts Central Asia's largest hyperscale data centre, has 90 % of public services digitised, and an international AI centre.
• Global Launchpad: Attendees include AI hyperscalers, data-centre architects, cybersecurity specialists, deep-tech founders, and financiers—all tapping into the GITEX global ecosystem.
• Strategic Alliances: High-level support—from UAE–Kazakh CEPA negotiations to Gulf investments in data-centres—reinforces the event’s role as a catalyst for regional digital infrastructure.

Why It Matters

• Digital Agenda Leadership: Aligned with Kazakhstan’s “Digital Kazakhstan” roadmap—aiming for 100 % e‑government adoption and 70 % industrial automation.
• Economic Readiness: Ranks within UN's global Top 10 in online services; #1 in Central Asia on the IMF AI preparedness index.
• Startup & Innovation Focus: Bridges regional startup talent with global funding pipelines, enabling real-world pilots and scalable deals.
• Geopolitical Tech Hub: Positions Astana as a strategic node between Europe, the Gulf, and Asia—amplified by tech infrastructure and high-level cooperation.

Dates: 2–4 June 2026 
Venue: Astana, Kazakhstan