Digital Bridge 2025

The Largest International Tech Forum in Central Eurasia

October 2-4, 2025 Astana, EXPO IEC
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The world of technology meets in Astana

Digital Bridge 2025: an era of technological breakthroughs!
How exactly is artificial intelligence changing our lives? What AI solutions are already making an impact today?

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Speakers

Omar Al Olama

UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence

Kai-Fu Lee

One of the most famous investors and futurists in the field of AI

Merouane Debbah

Professor at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (UAE)

Paul Kim

Stanford Professor, Chairman of the International Advisory Council at the World Bank

Pradeep Khosla

Chancellor of the University of California, San Diego

Olaf J. Groth

CEO Cambrian Futures

Nicolas Sadirac

Expert in innovation and education, co-founder of 01Edu and 01Talent

Alexander Khanin

Founder of Polynome Group

Peter Norvig

Google and Stanford expert

John Hopcroft

Scientist in the field of computational theory, Turing Award laureate

Ebtisam Al Mazrouei

Head of the UN initiative 'AI for Good'

Lily Liu

President of Solana Foundation

Ilya Strebulaev

Stanford University Professor

Timur Turlov

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, majority owner of Freedom Holding Corp.

Arsen Tomsky

CEO of InDrive

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Program

Select a date
October 2
October 3
October 4
Select a hall
Generative Hall
Singularity Hall
Vision Hall
Quantum Hall
Unity Hall
13:00 - 14:00
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Panel session:
Digitalization Strategies: How Governments and Businesses Shape the Future with AI
Olaf J. Groth
Zhaslan Madiyev
Peter Norvig
Timur Turlov
Mikhail Lomtadze
15:00-16:00
Keynote speech:
Ksenija Klampfer
Paul Kim
Kai-Fu Lee
Lily Lu
16:00 - 17:00
Panel Session:
CryptoCity Infrastructure: Digital Assets, Payments and Regulation in Urban Tech
Zhaslan Madiyev
Lily Lu
Peter Norvig
John Hopcroft
16:00 - 17:00
Meta Llama Accelerator Demo Day
Zhaslan Madiyev
Gizzat Baitursynov
Evgeny Glotov
Sarim Aziz
Erasyl Kalikhan
Senura Abeywardena
14:00 - 15:00
Panel Session:
Unified AI Infrastructure – AI Lab: Systematic Implementation of AI Solutions at the City Level
Ksenija Klampfer
Kanysh Tuleushin
15:00 - 16:00
Panel Session:
Digital ecosystem of Kazakhstan: finance, technology, innovation
Ainur Temirkhankyzy
Sanzhar Suleimanov
Renat Tukanov
Kairat Akhmetov
Binur Zhalenov
16:00 - 17:00
Panel Session:
From Connectivity to Service: Telecom as a Platform for the Digital Future
Tair Ismailov
Damir Seissembekov
Askar Zhambakin
Evgeniy Nastradin
Aleksandr Babichev
Nurlan Meirmanov
17:00 - 18:00
Panel Session:
AI and Innovation Lifecycle: synergy of Kazakhstan's development institutions.
Sanat Zholdykhan
Arman Ashkin
Sabit Akhmetov
Aitmukhamed Turarbekovich Aldazharov
Didar Karimsakov
Berik Sakhipov
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
Government and Web3: Regulation and Opportunities for the New Digital Economy
Aidana Kaskyrbek
Temirlan Zinalabdin
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
AI in Education: Transformation of Learning
Ainur Kuanishbayeva
Zhanadil Taldybayev
Pegor Papazyan
Aibek Kuatbay
Bolat Basheev
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
AI Law
Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva
Asanov Zhakip
Unzila Shapak
Mambetalieva Tattu
Dana Utegen
Damir Salikhov
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session:
AI-Sana: A Driver of AI Transformation in Higher Education
Sayasat Nurbek
Kuanyshbek Yesekeyev
Paul Kim
Pegor Papazyan
Ilyas Nassenuly
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
EnergyTech AI
Alexey Anisimov
Bakytzhan Ilyas
Artur Nigmatyanov
Maxim Zubov
Zhu Qiang
Ji Xinliang
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
Bridging Academia, Innovation, and Society: Localizing AI for Global Relevance
Amina Baikenova
Atakan Varol
Pradeep Khosla
Leysan Akhmadullina
Elmira Obry
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
AI-Powered DPI: Building Inclusive and Intelligent Public Infrastructure
Azamat Baimen
Zolzaya
Purevjav Purevbazar
Antoine Sebera
Farid Nakhli
Tigran Sargsyan
17:00 - 18:00
Regions:
Digital Regions: Regions as the Driving Force of the Generative Nation
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
AI vs AI
Sholpan Saimova
Yevgeniy Hohlunov
Erdem Erkul
Se-Hyun Cho
Alina Gutoreva
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
Mobile Data in a Changing World: New Metrics for Effective Governance
Dmitriy Tsoy
Maqsat Turlybaev
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
AI Impact on the Future of Space Initiatives
Marc Leminh
Amanat Umbetbaev
Vasiliy Leonov
Darius Kuliesius
Ramses Gallego
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session:
The Power of Choice: Human Development at the Crossroads of Artificial Intelligence
Mukitanov Daniyar
Pedro Conceicao
Ekaterina Smishlyaeva
Won-Sang Cha
Dmitriy Mun
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
Strategists in the Venture Ecosystem of Central Asia: Why Acquire Startups
Murat Abdrakhmanov
Timur Turlov
Bagdat Mussin
Elzhan Kushekbayev
Huseyn Mahmudov
11:00 - 12:00
Fireside chat:
TBA (To Be Announced)
Vitaliy Volyanyuk
Mikhail Lomtadze
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
SuperApps, made in KZ
13:00 - 14:00
Panel Session:
SuperApps made in KZ
Vitaliy Volyanyuk
Timur Turlov
Arsen Tomsky
Mikhail Lomtadze
14:00 - 15:00
Fireside chat:
TBA (To Be Announced)
Vitaliy Volyanyuk
Lily Liu
Nik Davydov
15:00 - 16:00
Fireside chat:
TBA (To Be Announced)
Vitaliy Volyanyuk
Lily Liu
Nik Davydov
16:00 - 18:00
Astana Hub Battle: Final
Nurlan Saburov
Zhaslan Madiyev
Arsen Tomsky
Murat Abdrakhmanov
Mikhail Lomtadze
Bagdat Mussin
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
AI Builders: Coding the Future
Beibit Baktygaliev
Daniyar Imanbayev
Alim Zhumabekov
Sanzhar Bakhitzhan
11:00 - 12:00
Panel session:
Telecom session
Farid Nakhli
Nabil ben Soussia
Mikhail Gerchuk
Elkhan Azizov
Ozodkhon Davlatshoev
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
AI, Big Tech & Banking: Transforming the Financial Landscape
Alexander Doroshenko
Aidos Zhumagulov
Galym Usen
Askar Namazbayev
Dulatbek Ikbayev
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
AI and the Decentralized Economy: New Opportunities at the Intersection of Web3 and Crypto Innovations
Aidana Kaskyrbek
Pavel Khristoforov
Lili Liu
Tamar Menteshashvili
Kyrylo Khomiakov
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: New Challenges for the Global Digital Economy
Tolkyn Nurusheva
Sarim Aziz
Peter Norvig
Gary Davis
Anton Kartashov
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
The Hardware Backbone of Innovation: From Chips to Robots in a Generative Nation
Lazzat Borankulova
Hawk Xu
Aidyn Abjanbekov
Yerlan Esimseitov
Irving Chen
Susanna Lo
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
Healthcare 2030: From Import Dependency to Global Export — What Must We Build Today?
Doszhan Zhussupov
Akmaral Alnazarova
Yuri Pya
Lu Xiaoyi
Alexey Tsoy
Anna Lemyakina
Bolat Sultankulov
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session:
Digital Transformation of Corporations
Eldan Abdrashim
Joris Beerda
Jerome Lecat
Meirbek Mukatov
Aleksei Sharavar
Alfredo Gomez Soria
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote speech:
The Real Reason AI Fails in Business: Adoption, Not Models
Joris Octalysis
10:30 - 11:00
Keynote speech:
Astana Hub Platform by Octalysis
11:00 - 11:20
Keynote speech:
AI Platform – How to Create, Train, and Adapt an AI Agent in 15 Minutes as a Non-Developer
Ramil Muhoryapov
Datbaev Alibek
Sol Campbell
11:20 - 11:40
Keynote speech:
AI in Travel: Reinventing How the World Moves
11:40 - 12:00
Fireside Chat:
AI in Sports: Training, Performance & Global Fans
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
From Zero to Global: Lessons from AI-Driven YC Startups
Arkadiy Telegin
Dinmuhammed Malibai
13:00 - 13:20
Keynote speech:
From First Checks to an Ecosystem: How We Give Kazakh Investors Access to Global Projects
Murat Abdrakhmanov
Alexey Li
Yugova Anastasiya
13:20 - 13:40
Keynote speech:
TBA (To Be Announced)
13:40 - 14:00
Keynote speech:
Strategic Management of the TON Builders Hub in the Region
14:00 - 16:00
Silkway Accelerator Demo Day
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
International Accelerators
Khadija
Olga Skorohodova
Pedro Santos Vieira
Muhannad Taslaq
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session (STARTUPS):
AI Startups on the Global Stage: PR as a Growth Engine
Alexandr Lihtman
Marat Shaken
Leonid Nigmatullin
Anastasiya Nemtsova
10:00 - 10:30
Firseide chat:
Scaling with impact in the age of AI
Arsen Tomskiy
Murat Alihanov
10:30 - 11:00
Keynote speech:
Scaling Lessons from 1Fit, or How to Escape Mexican Cartels
11:00 - 11:30
Keynote speech:
Latin America as a New Hub of AI Innovation: The Role of Governments, Corporations, and Venture Capital
11:30 - 12:00
Keynote speech:
Africa as a New Hub of AI Innovation: The Role of Governments, Corporations, and Venture Capital
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
Central Asia at the Intersection of Global Flows: Building a Unified Regional Ecosystem fяяor AI Startups
Magzhan Madiev
Zolzaya
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
The Belt and Brain: China’s Role in Building the Innovation Ecosystem of Eurasia
Xu Tianmeng
Wei Zhou
Lyazzat Borankulova
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
Startup Ecosystem in East Asia
Shygyla Sagynbekova
Anatoliy Kolbinov
Naoya Nishino
Dana McCaw
Whiplus Wang
Jaeyeong Park
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
MENA’s Technological Breakthrough: How Investments and Economic Diversification Foster Growth of AI Startups
Aslan Sultanov
Muhannad Taslaq
Saad Ansari
Bora Caldu
Yassir El Ismaili
Denis Pay
16:00 - 17:00
Panel session:
The European Model of AI Development: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Sustainability
Miguel López Valverde
Aida Kamišalić Latifić
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session:
The US as a Leader of the Global AI Ecosystem: What Awaits Startups in the New Tech Race
Khadija
Louis Albertini
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
From First Pitch to First Check: The Founder-Investor Journey
11:00 - 12:00
Planting the Future: Seed Funding for AI Disruptors
Pavel Koktyshev
Marat Tolybai
Adil Nurgozhin
Charlie Morris
12:00 - 13:00
Series A as a Maturity Point: the Role of Founders, Capital, and the Ecosystem
Askar Bilisbekov
Yerzat Dulat
Murat Abdrahmanov
Elzhan Kushekbaev
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
AI as a Bridge: Can Startups and Corporates Bet on a Shared Future?
Anuar Lenzat
Muhammad Mahmudov
Alim Khamitov
Maqsat Nuridenuly
Husein Mahmudov
Tigran Bekmullin
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session(VC):
Catalyzing Innovation Through Institutional Capital: Kazakhstan's $1B Fund of Funds as a Blueprint for Emerging Market Venture Ecosystems
Askar Bilisbekov
Didar Karimsakov
Murat Abdrahmanov
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session:
Women in VC
Zhanar Kalieva
Jessica Thames
Izlin Chan
Merey Ibragimova
Dana Blieva
16:00 - 17:00
Keynote speech:
TBA (To Be Announced)
17:00 - 18:00
Panel session:
AI-Powered Startups: From Seed to Scale
Mirat Ahmetsadykov
Robert Abbanat
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Approaches to ESG and Sustainable Development
11:00 - 12:00
Keynote speech:
The Future of Global Talent in the Age of AI
Olaf J.Groth
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
EdTech & AI: Building the Global Learning Platforms of Tomorrow
Laura Vaygorova
Askar Baqytzhanuly
Dmitriy Gavdur
Zhanadil Taldybaev
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
Tik-Tok for Education
Julia Kushnir
Nina Nurambekova
Karabalin Nariman
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
AI for Public Good: How Government, Education, and Healthcare Are Being Transformed Through Technology
Ibrahim Tashim
Adil Kusmanov
Prashant Jamwal
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
Gender Biases and AI Policy
11:00 - 12:00
Panel session:
AI & Diversity: Why Inclusion Shapes Better Innovation
12:00 - 12:30
Fireside Chat:
AI in Creative Industries: Art, Music, and Storytelling Reimagined
12:30 - 13:00
Keynote speech:
TBA (To Be Announced)
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
Technowomen
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
AI in creative industries: creative process, job shifts, ethics, rights, acceptance by the society
11:00 - 12:00
Panel session:
Generative Cinema: Film, Music and TV in the Age of AI
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
Panel Session Beyond Sound: AI, AR/VR/XR and the Future of Experience
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session:
AI and the Creative City: Storytelling, Space and Society
14:00 - 15:00
Panel session:
Investing in AI + Creative: New Models and New Heroes
10:00 - 11:00
Panel session:
Trends and Development Strategies: AI and GameDev
11:00 - 12:00
Panel session:
Success Strategy for Indie Studios
12:00 - 13:00
Panel session:
Esports Reinvented: AI, Fair Play and Global Arenas
13:00 - 13:20
Keynote speech:
All About Game Design
13:20 - 13:40
Keynote speech:
Artists in GameDev: Types and Roles.
13:40 - 14:00
Keynote speech:
A Social Network for Game Developers
14:00 - 15:00
Keynote speech:
TBA (To Be Announced)
10:00 - 11:30
Keynote Speech and Q&A:
Wylsacom
Wylsacom
11:30 - 12:00
Unitree presentation
Irving Chen

Events

Startups, investments, accelerators, ventures
New technologies, data, software, hardware
International cooperation, export, global collaboration
Government, digitalization, regulation, dialogue between the government and industry
Education, digital skills, youth
Creative industries: AI art, design, media, digital storytelling

GENERATIVE NATION PITCH

The main pitch stage of Digital Bridge 2025, where the stories of the future begin. Here, talented students, startups, and researchers share bold AI ideas that embody the spirit of a Generative Nation.

AI Schoolers

For pupil aged 12 to 18 who have a tech idea and want to bring it to life.

AI Students

For students with an idea or prototype of an AI project.

AI Startups

For active teams and companies working on applied AI solutions.

AI Science

For research groups and projects at the intersection of science and technology.

Digital Bridge Battle

Astana Hub Battle

A competition for technology start-ups, which will take place as part of the Digital Bridge 2025 International Technology Forum under the theme ‘Generative Nation’.

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Digital Bridge Awards 2023

Digital Bridge Awards

A global award honoring the leading tech companies that have achieved remarkable results in advancing information and digital technologies. It celebrates those who are shaping the future of the industry — through innovation, growth, export potential, and meaningful contributions to the digital ecosystem of Kazakhstan and the broader region.

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Media about us

Traditionally, participants discuss the prospects and achievements of the digital industry, unveil new projects, and young tech specialists showcase their startups while competing for cash prizes

Tengrinews.kz

President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, presented an ambitious vision for Kazakhstan's technological future and advanced the deadline for the introduction of the 5G network from 2027 to 2025 during his speech at the recently concluded Digital Bridge forum in Astana.

Global Times China

Startups and numerous young engineers showcased their products at Digital Bridge. Dozens of well-known companies shared insights about their work. Companies received tens of thousands of dollars in support, and many people were offered employment opportunities in various fields

Beyaz Gündem

Digital Bridge brought together more than 20,000 participants, including representatives of over 300 tech companies and delegations from 30 countries. In his speech, President Tokayev called it 'the largest platform in Central Asia for discussing the latest trends and prospects for the development of the tech industry.

Opinio Juris

Ticket Pricing

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Access to the Forum on all days and all sessions, except for the event featuring the Head of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A personal online business card for networking.
9 990 ₸ until October 1
14 990 ₸ after October 1
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VIP

Access to all forum sessions
Personalized badges
Access to the closed coffee-break area - Speaker Lounge
Attendance at the gala dinner
VIP entrance to the Forum venue
Parking space (by agreement)
Branded gift pack
699 000 ₸
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Exhibition Area

Spots are limited! Reserve your participation at the Startup Alley or the Tech Companies Exhibition and make your mark at the main tech forum of Central Asia.
Startup alley at Digital Bridge

Startup Alley – Your Chance to Shine!

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Showcase it to a wide audience, attract investors, and connect with strong partners!

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IT companies exhibition at Digital Bridge

IT companies exhibition - showcase your AI technologies to the world!

Want to attract partners and clients, talk about cutting-edge developments and strengthen your company's position?

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How to download the ticket?

The app serves you as a personal pass to the forum. Download it and activate the code to receive your digital QR ticket.

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Hotels
Choosing the right hotel plays a key role in determining the quality of your trip. We have selected the best hotels in Astana so that you can relax comfortably after a productive day on the Digital Bridge forum.
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Restaurants
Astana's Restaurants - a fusion of art and gastronomic magic, combining the splendor of global cuisine with Kazakh hospitality. Kazakh cuisine reflects the rich history of our country and its national and cultural identity.
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Shopping
Astana is a modern and rapidly developing city, and here you can find many modern shopping and entertainment centers that offer a variety of shopping and entertainment opportunities. For you, a special selection of the best shopping and entertainment centers in the capital.
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Attractions
The capital of Kazakhstan is a modern and fashionable city. In your free time from the forum, we offer to see the sights of Astana.
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Culture and Tours
Discover the capital of Kazakhstan with fascinating tours. In your free time from the forum, we invite you to explore Astana with guided routes.
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Venue


Kazakhstan, Astana, «EXPO» IEC 53/1 Mangilik Yel Avenue, Astana

Business Program at Digital Bridge

October 2-4

The forum's business program and exhibition area will be held at the EXPO International Exhibition Center

Address: 53/1 Mangilik Yel Avenue, Astana

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