IITU Hosts Meeting with Representatives of the IT Industry and Creative Technologies Sector

On November 5, 2026, the International Information Technology University (IITU) hosted a meeting with representatives of the IT industry and creative technologies sector as part of an initiative to discuss and explain the key priorities outlined in the President's Address to the People of Kazakhstan.

The meeting was attended by Stanislav Vladimirovich Kankurov, Chairman of the Almaty City Branch of the Adilet Party and Member of the People's Council of Kazakhstan; Nurzhan Bauyrzhanovich Zhakupov, Chairman of the Almaty Public Council and Member of the People's Council of Kazakhstan; and Madiyar Sungatovich Toleugali, Director of UvU International Ltd, an IT company.

During the meeting, participants discussed key priorities outlined in the President's Address, including the development of the digital economy, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, and support for innovative initiatives.

Particular attention was given to supporting domestic IT companies and startups, improving digital literacy among young people, training highly qualified specialists, and ensuring information security.

The participants highlighted Almaty's significant potential as one of Kazakhstan's leading scientific, educational, and economic centers. They emphasized the importance of leveraging the city's technological capabilities to improve urban infrastructure, optimize transportation systems, and enhance residents' quality of life.

The discussion also addressed the role of higher education institutions in digital transformation, the training of skilled professionals to meet the needs of the IT industry, and the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

Such meetings contribute to fostering open dialogue among educational institutions, government bodies, and IT industry representatives, facilitating knowledge exchange, and strengthening Kazakhstan's technological potential.