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Kazakhstan's Taraz forum and Semey hackathon listed for 19-25 October
TARAZ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 2026 is a free forum with a startup pitch final. Semey Hub's two-day hackathon has a 1,000,000 tenge prize fund.
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Key facts
- TARAZ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 2026 runs in Taraz on 19-20 October.
- The forum is free and includes a startup pitch final.
- Semey Hub's hackathon runs in Semey on 20-21 October.
- The Semey hackathon has a 1,000,000 tenge prize fund.
- Logos Hackathon runs in Bishkek on 23-25 October and is free.
The Tech's IT calendar for 19-25 October includes the TARAZ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 2026 forum and a Semey Hub hackathon, both in Kazakhstan.
TARAZ CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 2026, organised by Zhambyl Hub, will run in Taraz on 19-20 October. Its programme includes plenary sessions, a digital art exhibition, a startup pitch final and networking. Participation is free, according to the calendar.
Semey Hub's two-day hackathon will take place in Semey on 20-21 October, starting at 10:00, at 1 Auezov Avenue. Teams of two to five people will build digital solutions related to national values. The prize fund is 1,000,000 tenge.
The calendar also lists Logos Hackathon in Bishkek on 23-25 October. The three-day event is free, and teams develop their own projects at Novotel Bishkek City Center.
Source:The Tech, 19.10.2026
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