On September 25, 2025, the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University welcomed a high-level delegation from iSoftStone Group, a leading Chinese digital technology and services company, to discuss potential collaboration in artificial intelligence and scientific research.
The delegation was led by Mr. Feng Yong, Chief Executive Officer of iSoftStone. From iSoftStone Intelligent Technology the participants included Mr. Lin ZhenYang, Vice President and Chief Data Scientist, Mr. Yang Wujian, Senior Strategic Consultant, and Mr. Wang Yong, General Manager for Financial Services. From Donghu Big Data Technology Wuhan, Mr. Du Le, General Manager, joined the visit. From WuZheng Intelligent Technology (Beijing) the delegation included Mr. Fan Zhiyong, Senior Director for Cooperation, accompanied by Ms. Zarina Bekbulatova, translator.
From ISSAI, the discussions were joined by Founding Director Dr. Huseyin Atakan Varol, Acting Deputy Director of Product and External Affairs Ms. Amina Baikenova, Government Relations Manager Mr. Alaidar Amirseiit, and Senior External Affairs Manager Ms. Aigerim Sarsenova.
The delegation emphasized the potential for joint initiatives in scientific research and AI talent development, underscoring the importance of building long-term partnerships in innovation. Both sides agreed to continue dialogue and explore joint projects that can contribute to Kazakhstan’s digital ecosystem and strengthen international collaboration in artificial intelligence.