The event "Alma Valley, KBTU & IITU Technology Horizons" took place on 2 August 2024, where the inauguration of the Alma Valley Hub took place. Representatives of educational institutions and participants of the event gathered under the roof of Kazakhstan-British Technical University to learn about the first achievements of the young hub.
Askar Khikmetov, Rector of IITU, noted the importance of the event in his opening speech:
"We live in an era of rapid change and digital transformation. Innovations and IT solutions are becoming key success factors in any sphere of activity. Alma Valley is designed to bring together the best minds, talented students, developers and entrepreneurs under one roof to work together to create breakthrough technologies and change the world for the better."
The event showcased the UNION ecosystem, consisting of unique products UNI-X, UNI-T, UNI-Q and Borealis LAB. These products are designed using advanced technologies and artificial intelligence tools for personalised learning and the development of intelligent support systems for teachers and students.
These solutions have already been successfully implemented in the KBTU educational process and recognised as effective in 2023.