Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026

Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026: Advancing Science in the AI Era in Kazakhstan

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 09:00 – 13:05

Rixos Hotel, Almaty | Kazakhstan

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Elsevier is delighted to announce the Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026

In Kazakhstan’s official Year of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, this half-day conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders to explore how AI is transforming the way science is planned, evaluated, published, and applied in Kazakhstan and worldwide.

The programme features keynote sessions on national research priorities, the implementation of the AI Law in science and higher education, and AI and research integrity from the global publishing perspective, followed by a panel discussion with university leaders on research integrity, evaluation, and impact in the AI era.

Date and time: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 09:00 – 13:05

Venue: Rixos Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Language: English, Russian and Kazakh simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the programme.

The conference will take place at the Rixos Hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest academic and research hub, home to the country’s leading universities and research institutions.

Participants will benefit from:

Keynote sessions from national policymakers and international leaders in research and publishing.
A frank panel conversation on research integrity, evaluation, and impact in the AI era.
Networking with peers, policymakers, and research leaders from across the country.

Why attend

Shape science in the Year of AI: understand how Kazakhstan’s AI Law and national AI agenda will change research policy, funding, and university practice.
Strengthen research integrity: gain practical strategies to uphold ethics and quality in research and publishing as AI transforms both.
Benchmark your institution: see the latest data on the research landscape and performance of Kazakhstani universities.
Engage with experts: connect with policymakers, university leaders, and Elsevier specialists shaping the next era of scientific communication.

Agenda (To be confirmed)

Time	Session	Speakers
09:00 – 09:30	Registration and welcome coffee	—
09:30 – 09:45	Opening speech: Science in the Year of Artificial Intelligence	Minister or Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TBC)
09:45 – 09:50	Welcome address	Elsevier senior regional leadership (TBC)
09:50 – 10:15	Kazakhstan research priorities	Renat Yelshibekov, Science Committee
10:15 – 10:40	National priorities: implementing the AI Law and the Year of AI agenda in science and higher education	Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development (TBC)
10:40 – 11:00	Artificial intelligence and research integrity: the global publishing perspective	Marat Fatkhullin, Vice President Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier
11:00 – 11:20	Research landscape of Kazakhstan universities	Anton Degtev, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier
11:20 – 11:35	Coffee break	—
11:35 – 12:45	Panel discussion: Research integrity, evaluation and impact in the AI era	Moderator: Guillaume Warnan, Customer Success Regional Lead, Elsevier - Ibraimov Margulan, Vice Rector of Science and Innovation, Farabi University - Assylkhan Bibossinov, Director, Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering - Ilirjan Ferati, Elsevier Senior Product Manager
12:45 - 13:15	LeapSpace demo and capabilities	Ilirjan Ferati, Senior Product Manager, Elsevier
13:15 - 13:20	Closing remarks	—