On November 5-6, 2026, representatives of the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University, Amina Baikenova, Deputy Director of Product and External Affairs, and Ulzhan Alibek, External Affairs Manager, participated in Go Digital Eurasia 2026, a conference and exhibition bringing together executives of major enterprises and technology experts to discuss digital transformation, innovative business development, and the practical application of advanced technologies.
During the conference, Amina Baikenova moderated the session “Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Infrastructure,” featuring Abul Tihor, Data Modelling & Analytics Supervisor at Kazzinc; Pavel Brook, Regional Sales Director at Ansys; and Viktoria Zarichanskaya, Technical Project Lead at Business and Digital Services.
The discussion explored the role of AI in building, optimising, and managing industrial systems, focusing on the integration of AI into production processes, real-time monitoring and decision-making, the application of edge AI versus cloud-based AI in industrial environments, as well as system reliability, fault tolerance, and the importance of human oversight.
In addition, Amina Baikenova participated as a speaker in the “Final Dialogue: What Really Concerns Big Business,” moderated by Pavel Brook, Regional Sales Director at Ansys. The discussion addressed the practical challenges and priorities of digital transformation for large businesses, including digital solutions that have failed to meet expectations, the areas where AI delivers tangible management value, workforce skills and competencies, accountability, balancing speed with sustainability, and business priorities for 2026-2027.
Other speakers included Olga Baspayeva, CEO of Astana International Financial Centre Academy; Kamshat Dosmanbetova, Chief Reliability Officer at Alatau City Bank; Igor Perovskiy, Director of Business Direction at ForteBank; and Aigerim Zhangozhina, Innovation Management Consultant at Coventry Kazakhstan.
ISSAI’s participation in Go Digital Eurasia 2026 provided an opportunity to share the Institute’s expertise, engage with industry representatives, and strengthen professional connections. Participation in such platforms contributes to fostering collaboration between research institutions and industry and promoting the practical application of artificial intelligence across Kazakhstan’s key sectors.