​Pitch Me Baby is coming from Poland to Almaty for a special event bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, investors, developers and ambitious students interested in startups and artificial intelligence.

​The evening will combine an OpenAI enablement experience, a virtual keynote, short presentations from participants, and startup pitches in the signature Pitch Me Baby format. Don't forget about the networking.

​What to expect

​OpenAI enablement webinar

​Registered participants will be invited to an online webinar hosted on the 6th of August at 8-9pm.

​Participants will receive access to technology, supporting them in experimenting with OpenAI tools and building their own projects.

​Specific benefits and participation details will be communicated directly to approved attendees.

​OpenAI keynote

​The event will begin with a virtual keynote from OpenAI focused on builders, entrepreneurs and the practical opportunities created by artificial intelligence.

​Open mic: Built with AI

​Several participants will be invited to briefly present what they created after the enablement webinar.

​The open mic is intended for quick, practical demonstrations rather than polished startup presentations.

​Pitch Me Baby startup session

​Between five and seven selected startups will pitch in front of the audience.

​Each startup receives:

• ​5 minutes to pitch;

• ​4 minutes of direct feedback from the audience;

• ​1 minute to respond to the feedback.

​There is no traditional Q&A. The format is based on concise pitches and honest, actionable feedback.

​Networking

​The official program will be followed by networking with founders, investors, students, developers and members of Almaty’s technology community.

​Food and refreshments are planned for the networking session.

​Who should attend?

​This event is designed for:

• ​startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs;

• ​investors and representatives of the local business ecosystem;

• ​developers, AI builders and computer science students;

• ​business students from KIMEP and other leading universities;

• ​Kazakh students studying internationally and returning to Almaty;

• ​people looking for co-founders, projects, investment opportunities or new professional connections.

​You do not need to have an existing startup to apply.

​We are looking for curious, ambitious people who want to contribute to the event rather than only observe it.

​PROGRAM

​17:00–17:30
Registration and networking

​17:30–18:00
Opening and OpenAI keynote

​18:00–18:15
Networking break

​18:15–18:30
Open mic: Built with AI

​18:30–20:00
Pitch Me Baby startup pitching session

​20:00–21:00
Networking

​The agenda may be subject to minor changes.

​WANT TO PITCH YOUR STARTUP?

​We will select approximately five to seven startups to pitch during the event.

​Startups from any industry and at any stage may apply, although preference may be given to teams that:

• ​have already identified a meaningful problem;

• ​can clearly explain their product or solution;

• ​preferably found traction

• ​are open to direct public feedback;

• ​can deliver a concise five-minute presentation in English;

• ​are connected to Kazakhstan or the Central Asian startup ecosystem.

​Pitching startups may also receive additional technology support and access to a joint mentorship opportunity provided by the event’s partners.

​Submitting a pitch application does not guarantee a pitching slot. Selected teams will be contacted separately.

​ABOUT PITCH ME BABY

​Pitch Me Baby is an international startup event format that has organized more than 80 editions across eight countries, typically gathering over 100 participants per event.

​Its signature format combines short startup pitches, direct audience feedback and informal networking in an atmosphere that is energetic, accessible and business-focused.

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​The Strategic Partner for Pitch Me baby Season 2025/2026 is PKO Bank Polski S.A. running a corporate acceleration program Let's Fintech.

Follow us on:

​Linkedin: /pitchmebaby

​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PitchMeBabyOneMoreTime/

​Instagram: /pitchmebaby.co

​Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/pitch-me-baby/

​Youtube: /PitchMeBaby

​HOSTS AND PARTNERS

​Pitch Me Baby
Event format and startup community

​OpenAI
Technology and enablement partner

​KIMEP University
Proposed venue and university partner

​xmentor.pro × trybloomin.ai
Startup mentorship partners

startup-course.com – ecosystem of youth entrepreneurship: media partner

​Additional ecosystem and event partners may be announced before the conference.

​IMPORTANT INFORMATION

​Capacity is limited to 100 people.

​Completing the registration form does not automatically guarantee admission. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email from Luma.

​The event will be conducted in English.

​The event may be photographed and recorded. By attending, participants acknowledge that event footage may be used for documentation and event communication purposes.

​Entry during the conference will be possible, but please arrive before 17:30.

LOCATION

​Tengri Hall, KIMEP

​CONTACT

​Mikołaj Stawicki
mikolajstawicki22@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/mikolaj-stawicki/