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Empowering innovation: Bridging science and technology research for competitiveness in Kazakhstan

An international Research Event for Kazakhstan

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In an era where technological advancements are reshaping economies and societies, the importance of fostering innovation and bridging the gap between science and technology has never been more critical. "Empowering Innovation: Bridging Science and Technology Research for Competitiveness in Kazakhstan" is a pivotal event designed to address these very needs. 

Date: 22 August 2024, Thursday

Location: Rixos President Astana Hotel, Shanyrak Hall

Why Attend: 

Beyond the rich content, this event is a prime networking opportunity, offering a platform to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that can lead to groundbreaking advancements. The provision of a Certification of Attendance further underscores the event’s value, marking your commitment to staying at the forefront of technological and scientific innovation. 

Program

Time

Session

Location

09:00–09:30

Registration and welcome coffee

Shanyrak Hall

09:30

Welcome speech

Gulzat Kobenova - Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Shanyrak Hall

09:45

Welcome address

Floortje Flippo, Regional Vice President – Research Intelligence & Engineering Solutions, EMEA, Elsevier

Shanyrak Hall

09:50 - 10.35

Priorities for the development of science in Kazakhstan and the future of scientific research

- Aliya Sembayeva, Deputy Chair of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

- Asylkhan Bibosinov, Chairman of the Board, JSC “National Centre for Scientific and Technical Expertise” of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

- Marat Fathkullin, Vice President for Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier — “Artificial intelligence and data: developing evidence-based policy in science”

Shanyrak Hall

10.35 - 11.00

Break

Shanyrak Hall

11:00–12:30

Parallel session: International cooperation in science

- Prof. Zhumabay Bakenov - Acting Vice Provost Research & Innovation, Nazarbayev University – “From Kazakhstan to the World: Building Global Research Partnerships at Nazarbayev University”

- Bekmanova Gulmira, Member of the Board – Vice-Rector for Digitalization – Digital Officer, Professor, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, -- “Knowledge Graphs and Semantic AI as the Core of Smart University Transformation: The Smart.Enu Knowledge Model”

- Dr. Aizhan Samambaeva, Senior Researcher at East Kazakhstan Technical University named after D. Serikbayeva, National Thematic Coordinator of the Digitalisation, Industry and Space Cluster — “Opportunities of the Horizon Europe programme for international scientific cooperation”

Shanyrak Hall

11:00–12:30

Parallel session: Workshop for editors

A round table discussion with the editors of Scopus-indexed journals: Growth strategies, challenges, and ways to overcome them

- Anton Degtev, Customer Consultant, Elsevier

Nur Sultan Room, 2nd Floor

12:30

Award ceremony for reviewers of Kazakhstani journals indexed by Scopus

Shanyrak Hall

Speakers 

Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim, Regional Director – Turkey, Middle East & Central Asia, Elsevier 

Marat Fatkhullin, Vice-President Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier 

Charon Duerjmeier, Regional Director CSM, Elsevier 

Saide Sak, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier 

Anton Degtev, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier 

Kamil Akatov, Chairman, Science Fund

Assylkhan Bibossinov, President, NCSTE

Assanbay Jumabekov, Director of Research Administration, Nazarbayev University

Important notes on the event: 

Event registration and attendance is free; however, the seats are limited. Register in advance to secure your spot at the event. You can register here.

A Certification of Attendance will be provided to all on-site attendees.