During the visit to the center, the Head of State was presented with key projects reflecting the President's strategic course towards building a technologically advanced, modern and competitive Kazakhstan. The President got acquainted with the work of the AI-Driven Government project office, solutions for the implementation of artificial intelligence in Astana Smart City urban management, as well as the concept of the new AI Research University. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also officially launched the TUMO Astana Children's Center for creative technologies and a number of initiatives aimed at developing human capital in the field of artificial intelligence.
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Jaslan Madiyev reported to the President on the key areas of the center's work. alem.ai It is becoming an important element of the implementation of the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence and strengthens Kazakhstan's position as one of the technological leaders in the region.
In alem.ai A unified logic for the development of the AI ecosystem has been built: from early identification and support of talents to the launch of startups, scientific research and scaling of ready-made solutions. The center is able to reach up to 10,000 people annually, while providing deep immersion in technology for 5,000 schoolchildren. This approach allows Kazakhstan not only to respond to the global demand for human resources, but also to independently form the intellectual capital of a new generation.
Knowledge is transformed into a real economic resource through business acceleration: the strategy provides for the annual launch of up to 100 innovative startups. Thus, alem.ai It becomes the main assembly point for developers and entrepreneurs from all over the region. By creating an infrastructure where learning is inextricably linked to practical implementation, Kazakhstan is consolidating its role as a leading player on the AI innovation map, capable of exporting high-tech solutions.
During the visit, the official launch of the Astana Smart City project took place, a large-scale initiative implemented by Presight in cooperation with the Mayor's Office of Astana. Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, presented the architecture of the solution to the Head of State, the key components of which are already successfully functioning. The system includes a state-of-the-art situation center, intelligent video analytics technologies, and a data center designed specifically for the needs of the metropolis. Having officially launched the project, the President emphasized its strategic importance for the digital transformation of the capital. The integration of urban services into a single AI platform allows for real-time management, significantly increasing the level of public safety and the efficiency of urban infrastructure.
During the visit, the Head of State took part in the launch of educational initiatives. On behalf of the President, in 2024, the Tomorrow School of artificial intelligence was established on the basis of the Astana Hub in Astana, which is now being scaled throughout the country. In the format of a teleconference, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the Tomorrow School network in 14 regions of the country.
Tomorrow School is being implemented Alem.ai Foundation in the ecosystem of Astana Hub and the Center alem.ai based on the international 01 Edu platform. Education here is completely free and is available to all citizens over the age of 18, including those who are taking their first steps in IT. The peer-to-peer model, which forms the basis of the school, forms independence, team responsibility and practical skills that are in demand in the digital economy. To date, 21,618 applications have been submitted, 12 selection stages have been conducted, and 418 students are already taking the basic course of study in Astana. Today, campuses are being prepared for launch in Pavlodar, Akmola, Kostanay, West Kazakhstan, Turkestan, East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Atyrau, Aktobe, Kyzylorda and Zhambyl regions, Abai region and Shymkent city. The project will operate in all regions of the country by the end of the year.
During the visit, the President also opened the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies. It is aimed at teenagers from 12 to 18 years old and combines 11 areas from generative artificial intelligence and programming to animation, robotics, 3D modeling, game development, web development, filmmaking and digital music. The project is shaping a generation of creators who will already have a portfolio of ready-made digital products by the time they graduate. In the center alem.ai 1300 children have already started their education.
The logical continuation of this educational vertical will be the creation of the AI Research University. The concept of the university was presented by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. The university will be located on the basis of alem.ai and students will be provided with access to the national artificial intelligence infrastructure, including alem.cloud, AlemLLM and Astana Hub resources. The training is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026.
During the event, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded the winners of the national competition in the field of artificial intelligence. alem.ai battle. The competition brought together schoolchildren, students, startups and researchers from all over Kazakhstan, creating conditions for the consistent development of AI projects - from prototypes to mature technological solutions. A total of 827 applications were received, and 20 teams reached the final. The winners were determined in four nominations:
AI Young Talents - SuGuard project, a non-invasive glucose level detection system;
AI Driving Power - Ustaz AI, a teacher automation solution;
AI Innovators - Robio, an AI-based diagnostic glove for early detection of changes and determination of neoplasm parameters;
AI Future Builders is an NCSpeech startup, a service for collecting and generating high-quality data for training AI models.
The Head of State presented awards to the winners of the AI Governance Cup competition among government agencies in six nominations: "AI Azamattarga Kyzmet", "AI Economics", "AI Aleumettik Sayasat", "AI Kapisdik", "AI Onir" and "AI Quasi-Sector". In total, about 200 applications have been submitted for the competition. The projects were evaluated with the participation of international experts in the field of artificial intelligence, including Kai-Fu Lee and Peter Norvig. The initiative forms an ecosystem for the exchange of best practices, stimulates the development of teams and ensures the scaling of successful AI solutions at the national level.
A separate event was the demonstration of the first practical case of a crypto payment in Kazakhstan: for the first time in the country, an official transaction was conducted to pay for a purchase in cryptocurrency using the CryptoPay payment system. This case was implemented within the framework of the regulatory sandbox of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and became an important step in testing innovative financial solutions in a controlled and secure environment.
At the end of the visit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev started the countdown to the international tournament "Games of the Future - Astana 2026" and signed a commemorative plaque. alem.ai . The center itself will open its doors to the general public on April 28, 2026. This space will become an open platform where every citizen will be able to see how the President's initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence and digitalization are translated into real infrastructure, new knowledge, modern services and opportunities for the future of Kazakhstan.
Floor reference information:
alem.ai It unites public, educational, entrepreneurial, research and government structures in one space.
The 1st floor is a public space and a business card. alem.ai . It is designed to introduce a wide audience to artificial intelligence, the Astana Hub ecosystem, and technology development opportunities.
Floors 2-3 are the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies, an educational platform for schoolchildren aged 12-18, where programming, robotics and other creative technologies will be taught.
The 4th floor is the first peer-to-peer artificial intelligence school in Kazakhstan, Tomorrow School.
The 5th floor is a space of in-depth expertise and research. Two key centers will be launched in May 2026.: The Apple Training Center is Apple's official educational center, operating according to international standards for talent training. GameDev Center, together with Playrix, is one of the world leaders in the gaming industry. AI Research University is a new university format, fully focused on research in the field of artificial intelligence.
The 6th floor is an AI campus aimed at supporting AI startups, developing advanced technologies and forming an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The main tool is the Ai'preneurs accelerator. This program was created specifically for AI startups. Since 2024, three streams have been conducted, more than 1,400 applications have been received, and 35 AI startups have been launched. The new stream will start in May 2026.
7th floor - research laboratories and offices of Big Tech companies, where scientific research will be conducted and innovative solutions in the field of AI will be developed.
8th floor - AI-DRIVEN GOVERNMENT, a situation center for the analysis and management of government processesssami and GovTech decision-making.
During the visit to the center, the Head of State was presented with key projects reflecting the President's strategic course towards building a technologically advanced, modern and competitive Kazakhstan. The President got acquainted with the work of the AI-Driven Government project office, solutions for the implementation of artificial intelligence in Astana Smart City urban management, as well as the concept of the new AI Research University. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also officially launched the TUMO Astana Children's Center for creative technologies and a number of initiatives aimed at developing human capital in the field of artificial intelligence.
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Jaslan Madiyev reported to the President on the key areas of the center's work. alem.ai It is becoming an important element of the implementation of the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence and strengthens Kazakhstan's position as one of the technological leaders in the region.
In alem.ai A unified logic for the development of the AI ecosystem has been built: from early identification and support of talents to the launch of startups, scientific research and scaling of ready-made solutions. The center is able to reach up to 10,000 people annually, while providing deep immersion in technology for 5,000 schoolchildren. This approach allows Kazakhstan not only to respond to the global demand for human resources, but also to independently form the intellectual capital of a new generation.
Knowledge is transformed into a real economic resource through business acceleration: the strategy provides for the annual launch of up to 100 innovative startups. Thus, alem.ai It becomes the main assembly point for developers and entrepreneurs from all over the region. By creating an infrastructure where learning is inextricably linked to practical implementation, Kazakhstan is consolidating its role as a leading player on the AI innovation map, capable of exporting high-tech solutions.
During the visit, the official launch of the Astana Smart City project took place, a large-scale initiative implemented by Presight in cooperation with the Mayor's Office of Astana. Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, presented the architecture of the solution to the Head of State, the key components of which are already successfully functioning. The system includes a state-of-the-art situation center, intelligent video analytics technologies, and a data center designed specifically for the needs of the metropolis. Having officially launched the project, the President emphasized its strategic importance for the digital transformation of the capital. The integration of urban services into a single AI platform allows for real-time management, significantly increasing the level of public safety and the efficiency of urban infrastructure.
During the visit, the Head of State took part in the launch of educational initiatives. On behalf of the President, in 2024, the Tomorrow School of artificial intelligence was established on the basis of the Astana Hub in Astana, which is now being scaled throughout the country. In the format of a teleconference, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the Tomorrow School network in 14 regions of the country.
Tomorrow School is being implemented Alem.ai Foundation in the ecosystem of Astana Hub and the Center alem.ai based on the international 01 Edu platform. Education here is completely free and is available to all citizens over the age of 18, including those who are taking their first steps in IT. The peer-to-peer model, which forms the basis of the school, forms independence, team responsibility and practical skills that are in demand in the digital economy. To date, 21,618 applications have been submitted, 12 selection stages have been conducted, and 418 students are already taking the basic course of study in Astana. Today, campuses are being prepared for launch in Pavlodar, Akmola, Kostanay, West Kazakhstan, Turkestan, East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Atyrau, Aktobe, Kyzylorda and Zhambyl regions, Abai region and Shymkent city. The project will operate in all regions of the country by the end of the year.
During the visit, the President also opened the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies. It is aimed at teenagers from 12 to 18 years old and combines 11 areas from generative artificial intelligence and programming to animation, robotics, 3D modeling, game development, web development, filmmaking and digital music. The project is shaping a generation of creators who will already have a portfolio of ready-made digital products by the time they graduate. In the center alem.ai 1300 children have already started their education.
The logical continuation of this educational vertical will be the creation of the AI Research University. The concept of the university was presented by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek. The university will be located on the basis of alem.ai and students will be provided with access to the national artificial intelligence infrastructure, including alem.cloud, AlemLLM and Astana Hub resources. The training is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026.
During the event, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded the winners of the national competition in the field of artificial intelligence. alem.ai battle. The competition brought together schoolchildren, students, startups and researchers from all over Kazakhstan, creating conditions for the consistent development of AI projects - from prototypes to mature technological solutions. A total of 827 applications were received, and 20 teams reached the final. The winners were determined in four nominations:
AI Young Talents - SuGuard project, a non-invasive glucose level detection system;
AI Driving Power - Ustaz AI, a teacher automation solution;
AI Innovators - Robio, an AI-based diagnostic glove for early detection of changes and determination of neoplasm parameters;
AI Future Builders is an NCSpeech startup, a service for collecting and generating high-quality data for training AI models.
The Head of State presented awards to the winners of the AI Governance Cup competition among government agencies in six nominations: "AI Azamattarga Kyzmet", "AI Economics", "AI Aleumettik Sayasat", "AI Kapisdik", "AI Onir" and "AI Quasi-Sector". In total, about 200 applications have been submitted for the competition. The projects were evaluated with the participation of international experts in the field of artificial intelligence, including Kai-Fu Lee and Peter Norvig. The initiative forms an ecosystem for the exchange of best practices, stimulates the development of teams and ensures the scaling of successful AI solutions at the national level.
A separate event was the demonstration of the first practical case of a crypto payment in Kazakhstan: for the first time in the country, an official transaction was conducted to pay for a purchase in cryptocurrency using the CryptoPay payment system. This case was implemented within the framework of the regulatory sandbox of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and became an important step in testing innovative financial solutions in a controlled and secure environment.
At the end of the visit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev started the countdown to the international tournament "Games of the Future - Astana 2026" and signed a commemorative plaque. alem.ai . The center itself will open its doors to the general public on April 28, 2026. This space will become an open platform where every citizen will be able to see how the President's initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence and digitalization are translated into real infrastructure, new knowledge, modern services and opportunities for the future of Kazakhstan.
Floor reference information:
alem.ai It unites public, educational, entrepreneurial, research and government structures in one space.
The 1st floor is a public space and a business card. alem.ai . It is designed to introduce a wide audience to artificial intelligence, the Astana Hub ecosystem, and technology development opportunities.
Floors 2-3 are the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies, an educational platform for schoolchildren aged 12-18, where programming, robotics and other creative technologies will be taught.
The 4th floor is the first peer-to-peer artificial intelligence school in Kazakhstan, Tomorrow School.
The 5th floor is a space of in-depth expertise and research. Two key centers will be launched in May 2026.: The Apple Training Center is Apple's official educational center, operating according to international standards for talent training. GameDev Center, together with Playrix, is one of the world leaders in the gaming industry. AI Research University is a new university format, fully focused on research in the field of artificial intelligence.
The 6th floor is an AI campus aimed at supporting AI startups, developing advanced technologies and forming an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The main tool is the Ai'preneurs accelerator. This program was created specifically for AI startups. Since 2024, three streams have been conducted, more than 1,400 applications have been received, and 35 AI startups have been launched. The new stream will start in May 2026.
7th floor - research laboratories and offices of Big Tech companies, where scientific research will be conducted and innovative solutions in the field of AI will be developed.
8th floor - AI-DRIVEN GOVERNMENT, a situation center for the analysis and management of government processesssami and GovTech decision-making.
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