A key highlight of the forum will be the Digital Qazaqstan Awards 2026—a technology award designed to support and recognize the best projects in artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Kazakhstan, as well as to promote domestic solutions on the international stage.
In 2026, the award will be presented in five categories:
- Best Industrial AI Project – an AI-based project that has delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial processes.
- Best AI Government Services – an AI-driven solution that enhances the accessibility, quality, and transparency of public services for citizens and businesses.
- Regional AI Transformation – an AI-based project implemented at the regional or city level that has driven systemic changes in governance, infrastructure, and interagency digital processes.
- AI for Social Impact – an AI project focused on addressing specific social challenges and delivering measurable improvements in quality of life.
- Best AI Startup – an AI startup that has demonstrated technological maturity, practical applicability, and strong market potential.
The selection process consists of four stages: an open call for applications, submission of extended application forms, analytical evaluation using AI, and the final decision by the jury. The winners will be announced on the main stage of the forum in the presence of government representatives, international partners, and leading players in the IT industry. Applications are open until February 24 via the official link.
Participation in the Digital Qazaqstan Awards offers an opportunity to gain professional recognition, present projects to a broad expert audience, and become part of Kazakhstan’s national digital transformation agenda.
The inaugural Digital Qazaqstan forum will take place on March 27, 2026, in Shymkent—one of the country’s major industrial and economic centers. In the future, the forum is planned to be held annually in different cities across Kazakhstan, fostering a unified ecosystem for digital and technological development.
The theme of Digital Qazaqstan 2026 will be “Industry 5.0: The Power of Collaboration.” It reflects a new stage of industrial development in which technology complements human capabilities. Artificial intelligence, data, and robotics are viewed as key tools for enhancing economic efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth. During the forum, representatives of government, business, international companies, investors, startups, and the expert community will discuss practical case studies of implementing digital and AI solutions across key sectors.
A key highlight of the forum will be the Digital Qazaqstan Awards 2026—a technology award designed to support and recognize the best projects in artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Kazakhstan, as well as to promote domestic solutions on the international stage.
In 2026, the award will be presented in five categories:
- Best Industrial AI Project – an AI-based project that has delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial processes.
- Best AI Government Services – an AI-driven solution that enhances the accessibility, quality, and transparency of public services for citizens and businesses.
- Regional AI Transformation – an AI-based project implemented at the regional or city level that has driven systemic changes in governance, infrastructure, and interagency digital processes.
- AI for Social Impact – an AI project focused on addressing specific social challenges and delivering measurable improvements in quality of life.
- Best AI Startup – an AI startup that has demonstrated technological maturity, practical applicability, and strong market potential.
The selection process consists of four stages: an open call for applications, submission of extended application forms, analytical evaluation using AI, and the final decision by the jury. The winners will be announced on the main stage of the forum in the presence of government representatives, international partners, and leading players in the IT industry. Applications are open until February 24 via the official link.
Participation in the Digital Qazaqstan Awards offers an opportunity to gain professional recognition, present projects to a broad expert audience, and become part of Kazakhstan’s national digital transformation agenda.
The inaugural Digital Qazaqstan forum will take place on March 27, 2026, in Shymkent—one of the country’s major industrial and economic centers. In the future, the forum is planned to be held annually in different cities across Kazakhstan, fostering a unified ecosystem for digital and technological development.
The theme of Digital Qazaqstan 2026 will be “Industry 5.0: The Power of Collaboration.” It reflects a new stage of industrial development in which technology complements human capabilities. Artificial intelligence, data, and robotics are viewed as key tools for enhancing economic efficiency and ensuring sustainable growth. During the forum, representatives of government, business, international companies, investors, startups, and the expert community will discuss practical case studies of implementing digital and AI solutions across key sectors.
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