Central Eurasian @ Silicon Valley offers an opportunity for tech leaders, startup founders, investors, and key ecosystem builders from Central Eurasia and Silicon Valley to connect.
Central Eurasian @ Silicon Valley offers an opportunity for tech leaders, startup founders, investors, and key ecosystem builders from Central Eurasia and Silicon Valley to connect.
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October 25, Friday
Yerba Buena center for the arts, San Francisco
Tech Conference offers an opportunity for tech leaders, startup founders, investors, and key ecosystem builders from Central Eurasia and Silicon Valley to connect.
Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
YBCA is a historic venue known for hosting:
  • Apple Product Launches: Steve Jobs famously launched the iPod and iPad on YBCA's stage.
  • Tech Conferences: AI, robotics, VR, and AR events.
  • Salesforce Dreamforce: Sessions and events during Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference.
YBCA location:
701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Central Eurasia

The birthplace of the new wave of global unicorns

50+
speakers
10+
panel sessions
startups
100+
1000+
participants
fun
100%
100+
investors
SPEAKERS
  • Jeff Maggioncalda
    CEO of Coursera
  • Nitin Pachisia
    Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures
  • Arvind Jain
    CEO of Glean
  • Ilya Strebulayev
    Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Alex Dang
    Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company
  • Zhaslan Madiyev
    Minister of Digital, Innovations & Aerospace of Kazakhstan
  • Sayasat Nurbek
    Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan
  • Kamola Sobirova
    Advisor to the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan
  • Ben Nelson
    Founder & Chancellor of Minerva University
  • Gregory LaBlanc
    Professor at Berkley University
  • Cora Lam
    Techwomen Mentor
  • Bagdat Mussin
    Chairman of the Board of Kazakhtelecom
  • Magzhan Madiyev
    CEO of Astana Hub
  • Abdulakhad Kuchkarov
    First Deputy Director of IT PARK Uzbekistan
  • Farrukh Aliyev
    Pasha Holding
  • Aizada Marat
    Founder of Alma
  • Rauan Kenzhekhanuly
    CEO of Bilim Media Group, President of YPO Kazakhstan
  • Pavel Koktyshev
    Managing Partner of Most Venture
  • Danil Kislinskiy
    Founder of Go Global World
  • Kanykei Omurzakova
    Co-founder of the Central Asian Ladies Initiative (CALI)
Who should attend ?
Startup Founders
Students
Corporate Executives
VCs & Angels
Academia
Ecosystem Players
Who should attend ?
VCs & Angels
Startup Founders
Students
Academia
Corporate Executives
Ecosystem Players
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, October 25
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
09:00 –10:00
09:00 –10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:20
10:00 – 10:20
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Addresses
Asset Abdualiyev, Founder & CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub
Asror Arabjanov, Co-founder of Silkroad Innovation Hub
Blue Shield of California Theather
10:20 – 10:40
10:20 – 10:40
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Nitin Pachisia, Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures
Blue Shield of California Theather
10:50 – 11:10
10:50 – 11:10
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean
Blue Shield of California Theather
11:20 – 11:40
11:20 – 11:40
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera
Blue Shield of California Theather
11:50 – 12:10
11:50 – 12:10
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Aizada Marat, Founder of Alma
Assel Tuleubayeva, Co-founder of Alma
Blue Shield of California Theather
12:10 –1:00
12:10 –1:00
Break
12:00 – 5:00
12:00 – 5:00
STARTUP EXPO
Forum - Startup Expo Hall
Meet the TOP 100 outstanding startups from Central Eurasia at the first-ever Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley Tech Conference! 🇦🇿🇬🇪🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇳🇹🇯🇹🇲🇹🇷🇺🇿
1:00 – 5:00
1:00 – 5:00
CESV Startup Pitch Competition
by Go Global World
Forum - Startup Expo Hall
Participants of the Startup Expo at Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley will pitch in competition to an invited lineup of VCs.

Moderator: Danil Kislinskiy, Founder of Go Global World
1:00 – 2:30
1:00 – 2:30
PANEL DISCUSSION:
AI & SuperComputer: Transforming Industries
Screening Room
How to leverage AI to drive innovation across various industries such as finance, healthcare, software development, etc.
1:00 – 2:30
1:00 – 2:30
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Building & Supporting the Startup Ecosystem In Central Eurasia
The Lounge



1:00 – 2:30
1:00 – 2:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: EdTech & Innovation
Blue Shield of California Theater
2:40 – 4:00
2:40 – 4:00
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Venture Capital: Opportunities and Challenges
Screening Room
2:45 – 4:00
2:45 – 4:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: Women Impact Tech
Blue Shield of California Theather
4:00 – 5:30
4:00 – 5:30
UNICORN CUP: INTERNATIONAL GRAND FINALE
Blue Shield of California Theather
Global startup pitch competition, where 10 top startups were chosen from 500 candidates during online battles across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Central Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa.
5:30 – 6:00
5:30 – 6:00
CESV Startup Pitch Finale by Go Global World
Blue Shield of California Theater
Award Ceremony
Moderator: Danil Kislinskiy, Founder of Go Global World
6:00 – 7:00
6:00 – 7:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Blue Shield of California Theather
  • Ilya Strebulayev, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Alex Dang, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company
Startup expo
Apply to Be One of the 100 Startups Showcasing at the Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley Startup Expo!





This is your chance to pitch and showcase your startup at the heart of Silicon Valley, compete, and present on stage to renowned VCs. Don't miss this chance to elevate your startup to the next level!
APPLY FOR STARTUP EXPO

limited spots
Startup expo
Apply to Be One of the 100 Startups Showcasing at Startup Expo!
This is your chance to pitch and showcase your startup at the heart of Silicon Valley, compete, and present on stage to renowned VCs. Don't miss this chance to elevate your startup to the next level!
limited spots
APPLY FOR STARTUP EXPO

Unicorn Cup: International Grand Finale

The Unicorn Battle Cup is an international startup competition and one of the world's largest startup pitch contests.

  • About

    10 best startups were selected, out of 500 candidates, during the preliminary Unicorn Battles® that took place online covering North America, Latin America, Silicon Valley, Europe, Asia, Central Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa
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Partnership opportunities
Join Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley as a partner to engage with top tech leaders, innovators, and investors. Explore partnership and exhibition opportunities, and connect with over 1,000 industry professionals. Share your details, and our team will reach out to you.
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Contact us
EMAIL
cesv@silkroadinnovationhub.com
WEBSITE
silkroadinnovationhub.com
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Silkroad Innovation Hub