On May 4–5, Almaty will become a major technological hub of Eurasia. Held under the patronage of President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, the GITEX AI Kazakhstan exhibition will present two key development vectors for the region: building powerful digital infrastructure and reshaping the global financial system.

1. Foundation of the future: Hyperscale data center and new energy

The main technical highlight of the forum will be the signing of a Memorandum between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Digital Development of Kazakhstan. This strategic project aims to transform the country into a major digital hub.

As part of the agreement, a modern combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) will be constructed. The new facility will supply between 300 MW and 1 GW of power to a hyperscale data center. Such energy capacity is essential for advanced artificial intelligence systems and reliable large-scale data storage, effectively making the project the technological “heart” of Central Asia’s digital economy.

2. Economic leap: Capital, startups, and digital money

While engineers focus on infrastructure, investors and policymakers will address the future of financial architecture. The key goal is to convert technological potential into real capital and global influence.

One of the forum’s central themes will be an ambitious plan to grow five Kazakh startups into “unicorns” valued at over $1 billion by 2030. In parallel, experts will discuss central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), asset tokenization, and programmable finance aimed at making cross-border payments instant and transparent.

Additionally, the platform will serve as a hub for “venture diplomacy,” where sovereign funds meet startups to scale projects globally.

For businesses and investors, this is a unique opportunity to witness how government initiatives align with private capital. Participants will gain access to exclusive insights on new projects and technological trends.

For those planning to attend in person, a 50% discount on passes is available using the promo code MKTNKAZA.

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