GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 wrapped up in Almaty on May 5, drawing 336 companies, 200 speakers, and 100 investors from 50 countries to position the city as Central Asia’s main AI hub. The event, organized with government support, highlighted AI’s role as critical national infrastructure, with exhibition halls packed and a nonstop business program.
Global tech giants including Cisco, Huawei, Dell, and Atlassian made their regional debuts, while Kazakh startups like THRUST and Prosper Pay showcased rocket-engine tech and a fintech payroll platform with 120,000 users. Energy and climate sessions featured Eni Kazakhstan reducing drilling time by 35% using AI subsurface analysis, and Siemens reporting AI-driven downtime cuts to 1% annually.
The Supernova startup competition awarded $30,000 in grants, with Kazakh IDOCS winning for document automation. Quantum computing took center stage as speakers warned AI alone cannot solve all challenges, urging investment in quantum tech. GITEX AI Kazakhstan returns June 8–9, 2027.
