Category: Data Centers

Data Center & AI Infrastructure Central Asia 2026 – From Central Asia to New Opportunities in Latin America

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Data Center & AI Infrastructure Central Asia 2026
April 16-17, 2026
From April 16th to 17th, the “Data Center & AI Infrastructure Central Asia 2026” summit concluded successfully in Kazakhstan.
This premier industry gathering united hundreds of delegates, including government regulators, cloud computing giants, data center operators, and AI pioneers. Against the backdrop of the global AI wave, participants engaged in deep discussions on how Central Asia can build “AI-Ready” digital infrastructure and capitalize on the immense opportunities within this emerging market.
Join us as we revisit the highlights of this milestone event.
(The sister event for the LATAM region will be held on July 9-10, 2026, in Santiago, Chile.)

Policies & Vision: Building the Digital Hub of Central Asia

The conference commenced on the morning of April 16th with keynote speeches from government advisors, including Ibrokhim Kamolov from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies and Makhmut Tomanov from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Key Takeaways:
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are actively positioning themselves as the data center hub of Central Asia through attractive regulatory frameworks and investment incentives. This policy-level openness and support provide a solid foundation of confidence for global investors.
Peter Kos, Regional Sales Director at NetApp, presented the corporate perspective, emphasizing the core philosophy that “Data Fuels AI.” He highlighted the foundational role of data management in the AI era.
The conference released critical market signals:
  • Emerging Hub: Central Asia is rapidly becoming a new frontier for data centers.
  • Energy & Power: Cost-efficiency and power stability remain core competitive factors.
  • AI Reshaping: AI computing demand is actively reshaping infrastructure layouts.
  • Public-Private Synergy: International capital and local policies are forming a powerful alliance.
  • Regional Cooperation: Collaboration between Central Asia, Europe, and China is a growing trend.

Focus Topics: Deep Dives into the AI Ecosystem

Keynote: Cloud Transformation in Financial Services
Igor Ivaniuk from AWS shared insights on empowering the next generation of financial services, showcasing the deep integration of cloud and AI in the financial sector.
Panel: The Race Against Energy & Cooling
Addressing a critical pain point, experts from Unicase Law Firm, Larsen & Toubro, CAN SET, and Atcom Technology tackled the bottlenecks of power supply and cooling efficiency amidst explosive computing demand. This high-stakes challenge remains the ‘must-answer question’ for all data center operators.
Insight: Trust Beyond Hardware
Muratbek Zhussupekov from KT Cloud emphasized that beyond hardware stacking, localized service support is the key to establishing customer trust.
Transformation: The Operator’s Journey
Ospanov Turar from Beeline Kazakhstan explored the pivotal role of telecom operators in data centers, cloud, and AI, discussing the transition from mere “pipe providers” to “platform service providers.”

Exhibition & Networking: Capturing the Moments

The Road Ahead: From Central Asia to Latin America

The successful conclusion of this summit not only marks the rise of Central Asia in the digital infrastructure sector but also signifies the region’s emergence as an indispensable part of the global AI landscape.
As a key stop in this series, the Data Center & AI Infrastructure Latin America event will also take place in Santiago, Chile, in July 2026, further connecting global industrial resources.
🌏 Next Stop, Santiago, Chile!
The story in Central Asia may be concluding, but the global exploration of computing power never stops.
We sincerely invite you to turn your gaze to the other end of the Earth.
This July, we will bring the same passion and professionalism to Santiago, Chile, for an industry event on the same theme. We will continue to explore the global trends of AI infrastructure and connect the digital future of South America and the world.
Stay tuned. See you in Chile this July!

Data Center & AI Infrastructure LATAM 2026 to be held in Santiago, Chile.


We are pleased to announce the Data Center & AI Infrastructure LATAM 2026, taking place on July 9–10, 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
The event will bring together leading data center operators, cloud providers, telecom companies, infrastructure providers, energy companies, investors, and government representatives to discuss the rapid growth of digital infrastructure and AI-driven computing across Latin America.
With the accelerating demand for AI workloads, cloud services, and hyperscale infrastructure, Latin America is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for data center investment and development.

Part of the Early Confirmed Speakers:
We are delighted to announce the first group of confirmed speakers joining the conference:
• Cristian López Santillo – Country Manager Chile, Google Cloud
• Rodrigo Ulloa Gaete – Assistant Engineering Manager, Data Center and Technical Sites, GTD Chile
• Ignacio Silva Santa Cruz – Former Head of Emerging Technologies, Chile Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation
• Collin Hamilton – Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Verano Energy
• Gonzalo Atán Concha – CEO & Co-Founder, MAIN-DC
• Edwin Tello – President, Colombian Association of Data Centers and Data Technology

More industry leaders from global cloud providers, hyperscale operators, colocation companies, energy providers and infrastructure vendors will be announced in the coming weeks.

Visit Event Website: https://www.peakevents.org/data-center-latam/

Key Topics to be Discussed
• AI-driven demand for next-generation data centers
• Hyperscale expansion strategies across LATAM
• Power availability and energy transition for digital infrastructure
• Cooling and infrastructure innovation for AI workloads
• Investment opportunities in emerging LATAM markets
• The future of cloud and digital infrastructure in Latin America

Who Will Attend
The conference will gather senior executives from:

Data Center Operators | Cloud Providers | AI Infrastructure Companies | Telecom Operators | Energy Companies | Infrastructure Vendors | Investors | Government Agencies

If you are interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you in Santiago this July.

Best regards,

Warm Regards

Jack Lee

Marketing Manager
Data Center & AI Infrastructure LATAM 2026, July 9th-10th — Santiago, Chile
Email: info@peakevents.org

Kazakhstan to open Central Asia’s largest hyperscale data center

Kazakhstan is set to host the largest hyperscale data center in Central Asia, following a major investment from Singapore’s GK Hyperscale Ltd, Kazinform News Agency reports.

The corresponding decree relating to the investment treaty was inked by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

The treaty eyes 690 billion tenge in construction and exploitation of two data centers, with an IT capacity of 200 megawatts, located in Akmola and Karaganda regions.

Kazakhstan’s Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Ministry is actively involved in integrating the project in the state digital ecosystem as well as developing regulatory frameworks that enhance cloud technologies and high performance computing (HPC).

The project aims to attract international tech giants, including Microsoft, Google and Amazon as well as companies that use big data and machine learning, to Kazakhstan.

The projected hyperscale data center is to become the largest in Central Asia supporting high paying jobs and technological independence. It’s expected that Kazakhstan will significantly boost its export of IT services, expand the presence of local IT companies globally as well as enhance its role in global digital ecosystems.

Central Asia’s largest hyperscale data center is set to reinforce the nation’s role as the region’s digital hub, with plans to open by 2030.

Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan had presented its Digital Nomad Residency pilot program, offering new opportunities for foreign IT professionals.

Announcement: Data Center & AI Infrastructure Central Asia 2026 – Shaping the Digital Future of the Region

Astana, Kazakhstan | April 16–17, 2026 | Hilton Astana Hotel

We are pleased to announce the Data Center & AI Infrastructure Central Asia 2026, a premier industry event set to take place on April 16–17, 2026, at the Hilton Astana Hotel, Kazakhstan.

As Central Asia accelerates its digital transformation, this high-level gathering will bring together policymakers, government leaders, technology innovators, data center operators, AI experts, cloud providers, and strategic investors from across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the broader region.

The conference will serve as a pivotal platform to explore the rapid evolution of data center infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems in Central Asia. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and regional collaboration, the event will address critical topics including:

– AI-Driven Data Center Innovation

– Sustainable & Energy-Efficient Infrastructure

– Data Sovereignty and Digital Policies 

– Hyperscale and Tier IV Data Center Development

– Renewable Energy Integration and Carbon Neutrality 

– Cross-Border Digital Connectivity and Investment Opportunities

Attendees will gain exclusive insights into landmark projects such as:

– AKASHI Tier IV Data Center – Central Asia’s first Tier IV facility in Astana

– GK Hyperscale Mega Data Centers – a $1.5 billion investment with 200 MW capacity

– Shanghai LinkWise’s 300 MW Hyperscale Project in Uzbekistan

– Kazakhstan’s national “AI-Dedicated Data Centers” Program under *Digital Kazakhstan 2.0*

With Central Asia emerging as a strategic digital hub between Europe and Asia, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, partnership building, and investment in one of the fastest-growing tech markets in the world.

Highlights from previous summits

Join us in Astana to help shape the future of data and AI in Central Asia.

👉 Learn more and register now at:

www.peakevents.org/data-center-central-asia