Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2025
Ethics, integrity, and digital transformation: Navigating research in the AI Age
Elsevier is delighted to announce the Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2025
Bringing together researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping the global research landscape.
This full-day event will delve into how AI influences research evaluation, open science, publishing, and academic collaboration. It will also feature hands-on workshops designed to help participants enhance journal quality, improve visibility, and strengthen research integrity in the digital era.
A highlight of the day will be the Reviewers recognition Ceremony, celebrating reviewers from Scopus-indexed Kazakhstani journals for their exceptional contributions to advancing research excellence.
About
Date and time: 12 November 2025, Wednesday, 09:00-13:30 Venue: Rixos President Astana Hotel – Shanyrak Hall, Astana, Kazakhstan Language: English, Russian and Kazakh simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the program.
The conference will take place on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the Rixos President Astana Hotel – Shanyrak Hall, a premier venue in the heart of Astana known for its modern facilities and easy access to the city’s academic and cultural landmarks.
Participants will benefit from:
Inspiring keynote sessions from leading voices in research and publishing.
Practical workshops focused on quality, visibility, and integrity in digital research.
Networking opportunities with peers, policymakers, and research leaders.
Why attend
Explore the future of research: Understand the transformative impact of AI and digital technologies on global research ecosystems.
Strengthen research integrity: Gain practical strategies to maintain ethics and quality in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Enhance visibility: Learn how to elevate the impact of journals and institutions in the age of open science.
Engage with experts: Connect with editors, reviewers, policymakers, and researchers shaping the next era of scientific communication.
Celebrate excellence: Join the community in honouring Kazakhstani reviewers for their contributions to advancing scholarly publishing.
Agenda
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09:00–09:30 | Registration and welcome coffee | Shanyrak Hall |
09:30 - 09.45 | Welcome speech Gulzat Kobenova - Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan | Shanyrak Hall |
09:45 - 09.50 | 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 |