Digital Abai - 2026: A platform for new ideas and technologies
November 10 - "Digital Abai - 2026" regional forum was held in the Palace of Students in Semey on the occasion of the Day of Digitization and Information Technology Workers.
Akim of the region Berik Wali, representatives of the country's leading IT companies, industry specialists and young people took part in the large-scale event.
The main goal of the forum is to accelerate the process of digital transformation in the region, support new initiatives in the field of IT, share experience and pave the way for the development of technological projects. In this regard, the program included a number of informative and practical areas covering digital development, artificial intelligence and topical issues of the IT industry. In particular, at the Digital Talks discussion area, experts discussed the development trends and future opportunities of the industry. In addition, Semey Hub Battle startup battle, AI Film Hackathon competition, AI Cinema screenings, cyber hygiene seminar and Digital Education practical session for digitalization of education were organized.
Forum speakers include Meirbek Mukatov, Managing Director of Yandex Kazakhstan, representatives of Smart Alatau and Marti Technology, programmer Tilen Satbekov, founder of MangoDev Vladislav Naboka, Tech The founder and CEO of People" was Marat Shaken. They shared their experience in the development of digital technologies, implementation of the "Smart City" concept, development of domestic software products, use of artificial intelligence and promotion of start-up projects.
Digital products and innovative developments of technological companies were presented to the public at the TECH EXPO exhibition within the forum. At Startup Alley, startup projects of Abay region were presented, young entrepreneurs and IT specialists presented their ideas. And at the School Projects exhibition, students showed their projects in the direction of programming, robotics and artificial intelligence, and demonstrated their research in technological creativity.
A number of specialists who have made a special contribution in the field of digitalization within the framework of the forum were awarded with a letter of thanks from the akim of the region. Among them is Shakarim University vice-rector for digitalization Beimbet Daryabayev.
The "Digital Abai - 2026" forum, which brought together digital experts, entrepreneurs, educational organizations and young inventors, not only showed the IT potential of the region, but also gave impetus to joint efforts aimed at mastering new technologies, supporting innovative initiatives and forming a digital culture.
