SpaceX is a global leader in space telecommunications, and its technologies have become strategic assets in stimulating high-tech development. Kazakhstan sees the company as a reliable partner for establishing mutually beneficial cooperation.

"Through a preliminary agreement, we plan to connect 2,000 rural schools to the internet using SpaceX technology," said Bagdat Musin.

It's worth noting that the Digital Bridge 2023 forum, the largest IT event in Central Asia, took place in the capital of Kazakhstan on October 12-13. The forum's primary theme was the discussion of the role of artificial intelligence in the modern world: "Artificial and Human Intelligence: The Right Balance."

The two-day program featured significant events, including a plenary session with the participation of the Head of State and one-to-one meetings with him, over 30 panel sessions with international speakers, the signing of agreements, activities from Google for Startups, the filming of a reality show about startups called "Meet the Drapers," Digital Bridge Awards, Astana Hub Battle, Startup Alley, a job fair, and various exhibitions related to corporations, robotics, venture capital, IT schools, and regional IT hubs.

Digital Bridge 2023 was organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the city of Astana administration, and the international tech park Astana Hub. The general sponsor was Kaspi.kz, with sponsors and partners including Freedom bank, Visa, Yandex, Citix, Ozon, ТТС, Halyk, Eurasian bank, BI Group, Allur, Bereke bank, Huawei, Mycar, Kazakhtelecom, Kcell, Tele2, Altel, Beeline, KazMunayGaz, Qazaqgaz, Bitrix 24, QIC, KDSS, 7Generation, and Binance.