Dear NU Students, Faculty, and Staff,
We are pleased to share a special opportunity offered exclusively to the Nazarbayev University community by TSARKA, the organizer of KazHackStan 2026 — the largest practical cybersecurity conference in Central Asia.
🎟️ Participation is FREE for Nazarbayev University students, faculty, and staff who register using their official NU email address.
📅 Dates: September 29–30, 2026
📍 Location: Palace of Independence (Дворец Независимости), Astana, Kazakhstan
💻 Format: In-person international cybersecurity conference
KazHackStan brings together leading cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, developers, technology professionals, industry representatives, and everyone interested in information security and emerging technologies.
What to expect
Participants will have the opportunity to explore key areas of modern cybersecurity, including:
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience
Secure Development and Ethical Hacking
AppSec & DevSecOps
Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
OSINT & Digital Forensics
Hardware and IoT Security
AI, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity trends
Practical cybersecurity activities and professional networking
The conference provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, discover current cybersecurity practices and technologies, expand your professional network, and connect with the cybersecurity community in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Special Free Access for the NU Community
Thanks to a special arrangement offered by the TSARKA / KazHackStan team, all NU students, faculty members, and staff can attend KazHackStan 2026 free of charge by registering with their official Nazarbayev University email address.
We especially encourage students interested in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Engineering, and related fields to take advantage of this opportunity. The conference will also be valuable for faculty and staff interested in information security, digital transformation, technology, and innovation.
⚠️ Important Registration Instructions:
When registering on the website, please make sure to select the "Visitor" (Посетитель) participation option, NOT "Sponsor" or any other category.
🌐 Dates: September 29–30, 2026
🌐 Registration and programme details: https://kazhackstan.com/
Please make sure to register using your official NU email address as a Visitor to receive complimentary access. If you encounter any issues with registration, feel free to contact Aisha via Telegram: @aisshia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the international cybersecurity community, meet industry professionals, and explore the latest developments shaping the future of cybersecurity!