Partnership with Almaty government agencies in the field of digitalization is being strengthened

The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a meeting between the university's management and representatives of Almaty's government agencies. The event was attended by Kanat Baedilov, Head of the Department of State Revenue in Almaty, Almas Kavkitaev, Head of the Department of Internal State Audit in Almaty, Serik Zhanaydarov, Head of the Department of State Property and Privatization in Almaty, and Kanat Sukhambekov, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenue in Almaty.

The guests were welcomed by Margulan Ibraimov, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Innovative Activities at KazNU. In his speech, he emphasized that the state and the education system face common strategic challenges, such as developing human capital, implementing modern technologies, and training qualified professionals capable of effectively operating in a digital economy. In a time of rapid technological changes, the development of scientific research and the effective practical application of new knowledge are of utmost importance. In this area, KazNU systematically develops the fields of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, big Data analysis and digital technologies, creating favorable conditions for the introduction of scientific developments into the economy and the public administration system.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the training of specialists in demand on the labor market, the possibility of applying the university's scientific and analytical developments in the public sector, as well as the implementation of joint educational and research projects. Special attention was paid to the development of applied science and the commercialization of research results. According to Vice-Rector Margulan Ibraimov, the combination of the university's scientific potential and the practical experience of government agencies opens up new opportunities for improving the efficiency of management processes.

After the official part, a campus tour was organized for the guests. Representatives of government agencies visited the Earth Remote Sensing Center, got acquainted with the capabilities of the supercomputer complex, the work of the Huibo Robotics and KUKA Robotics laboratories, and also visited the Farabi Hub innovation center.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their interest in further developing partnerships and expanding cooperation in the educational, scientific, and innovative fields.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University