AI & Digital Bridge 2026 to Host Over 100 Tech Companies in Astana

From October 1 to 3, the International Exhibition Center EXPO in Astana will host the large-scale forum AI & Digital Bridge 2026, bringing together representatives of global tech companies, investors, startups, developers, and AI experts.

Holding the forum in the capital underscores Astana's growing role as a hub for digital development, technological entrepreneurship, and international collaboration. For several days, the city will become a focal point for participants in the tech industry from various countries, where solutions shaping the markets and economy for the coming years will be discussed.

AI & Digital Bridge 2026 will allow participants to explore cutting-edge technologies, network with global BigTech representatives, find investors and partners, present their projects, and see practical applications of artificial intelligence.

The forum is particularly significant against the backdrop of Kazakhstan's large-scale initiatives in AI and digital infrastructure. In June 2026, the Government of Kazakhstan, Firebird, and NVIDIA signed agreements worth $10 billion. This marked an important signal to the international tech market and confirmed the country's ambition to strengthen its position on the global AI map.

Astana is becoming one of the primary venues for implementing the nation's digital agenda. It is a focal point for government initiatives, technological projects, a startup ecosystem, international events, and investment opportunities.

The holding of AI & Digital Bridge 2026 is also symbolic as 2026 has been declared the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan. The forum will be one of the key platforms for discussing the further development of the digital economy, implementation of AI solutions, and support for tech entrepreneurship.

Over the years, the forum has brought together more than 127,000 participants from over 100 countries, approximately 1,500 speakers, 600 startups, and 500 investors. This year, more than 20,000 participants and over 100 tech companies are expected in Astana.

reports ЖКХ24 with reference to the website of Astana City Hall.

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