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In September 2025, Almaty, Kazakhstan will play host to the seventh edition of KazHackStan, the largest cybersecurity conference in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. This event, a significant hub for cybersecurity experts, policy makers, and technology stakeholders in the region, is expected to take place at Sadu Arena on Al-Farabi Avenue[1].
KazHackStan 2025 will focus on cybersecurity topics relevant to the region, given Kazakhstan's leadership in cybersecurity frameworks and digital government services[4]. The conference's theme, Zero Day, underscores the importance of addressing system vulnerabilities that allow attackers to silently infiltrate even the most sensitive systems, such as energy, transport, and communication[5].
The event will span over three days, bringing together all key aspects of digital protection[6]. Government & Business Day will focus on policy and regulation, while HackDay will feature live demonstrations of vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and countermeasures[7].
Kazakhstan has demonstrated significant advancements in cybersecurity and digitalization, ranking 24th out of 193 countries on the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index[2]. This context suggests the conference will likely cover cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, AI integration, data protection, and governmental digital transformation issues.
The conference is organised in collaboration with the Committee for Information Security of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, with TSARKA Group taking the lead[3]. CMN.KZ will serve as information partners for the event[3].
As the conference approaches, the urgency and relevance of its themes become increasingly apparent, given recent cyber challenges, including a major data breach reported earlier in 2025[2][4]. With over six thousand attendees and over 65 speakers from the region and around the world expected, KazHackStan 2025 is set to be a crucial event in the region's cybersecurity landscape.
[1] CMN.KZ reports: https://cmn.kz/ [2] UN E-Government Development Index 2024: https://unpan1.un.org/egovkb/egovkb/index.jsp [3] Discussions around cybersecurity events in Almaty: https://www.almaty.kz/ [4] Kazakhstan's leadership in cybersecurity frameworks and digital government services: https://www.kazpravda.kz/ [5] Zero Day: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27721/zero-day [6] Over three days: https://kazhackstan.kz/ [7] Government & Business Day and HackDay: https://kazhackstan.kz/program/
- Given the significance of cybersecurity in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, the focus of KazHackStan 2025, which is taking place in Almaty, will be on technology related to cybersecurity, especially addressing system vulnerabilities and integrating AI for protection and data security.
- As technology advancements continue to play a crucial role in digital transformation, policy makers, cybersecurity experts, and technology stakeholders attending KazHackStan 2025 in Almaty are expected to discuss and demonstrate the latest technology innovations in cybersecurity, including AI integration, data protection, and addressing system vulnerabilities, in their presentations and live demonstrations.
