On 10 February, the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University held a working meeting with Berik Rakhimzhanov, Vice-Rector for Science and Digitalization of the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, to discuss cooperation opportunities and practical collaboration pathways. The meeting also included Zhomart Medeuov, a Teaching Professor and Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Management of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a Critical Thinking instructor at Maqsut Narikbayev University.
ISSAI was represented by Executive Director Yerbol Absalyamov, GR Manager Alaidar Amirseiit, and Data Scientist Aspandiyar Nurimanov. During the discussion, the parties reviewed potential areas of joint work at the intersection of research and digital transformation, with particular attention to the application of ISSAI products and data-driven tools to support water resources management. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue developing joint initiatives and to identify priority directions for further cooperation.