At the recently held Gitex AI Kazakhstan, Turkish technology firms showcased their innovations. This pivotal event marked the inaugural Central Asia and Caucasus (CCA) edition in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Overview of Gitex AI Kazakhstan
The two-day event commenced on a Monday and attracted significant participation. A total of 336 tech enterprises and startups attended, alongside more than 100 investors. The gathering included over 200 speakers from 50 countries, featuring officials, experts, and representatives from private sectors.
Turkish Presence at the Event
The Turkish pavilion was a focal point at the exhibition, highlighting several innovative firms. Key participants included:
- Opinnate: A network security company focusing on firewall vulnerabilities.
- Geolab: An information firm specializing in digital cartography and satellite imagery.
- Türksat: A leading satellite and IT solutions provider aiming for e-transformation.
Insights from Turkish Companies
Serkan Özden, CEO of Opinnate, emphasized the strong interest in Gitex’s first edition in the region. He stated that the firm is keen to establish a presence in the CCA market and has begun operations in Kazakhstan. Opinnate differentiates itself by helping organizations identify vulnerabilities in their firewall systems.
Esra Cındır from Geolab shared her firm’s positive experience at previous Gitex events in Dubai. She expressed satisfaction with the engagements at the Kazakhstan event, noting their interest in the local customer base. Geolab specializes in areas such as satellite imagery and digital infrastructure management, and they are actively seeking clients in Kazakhstan.
Türksat’s Strategic Goals
Türksat introduced its institutional digitalization solutions during the event. The company aims to expand its services to friendly and allied nations. Representatives highlighted the growing interest in their offerings and expressed intentions to form strategic partnerships for further development.
Overall, the Gitex AI Kazakhstan event proved to be a valuable platform for Turkish tech companies, allowing them to explore new markets and foster international collaborations.
