The Digital Jetisu Forum was held in Taldykorgan, organized by the Office of Digital Technologies of the Zhetisu region and the IT hub "Jetisu Digital". The event was timed to coincide with the Day of Digitalization and Information Technology Workers and gathered more than 300 participants, including developers, engineers, IT experts and industry leaders. The Forum has become an important platform for discussing key topics of the digital transformation of the region and the introduction of new technologies in various fields.

The main topic of the forum was the prospects for the development of digital technologies aimed at improving the quality of life and creating sustainable solutions for the future. During the discussions, special attention was paid to such areas as artificial intelligence, data analysis, cybersecurity, digitalization of social services and transport.

Deputy Akim of the region Yesdauletov Dias Rakhmetovich noted that such events are important for the further development of digital technologies in the region, emphasizing their role in creating a modern technologically advanced society.

"The Day of Digitalization and Information Technology Workers symbolizes the achievements of our country in creating an innovative and high—tech economy," he said, welcoming the forum participants.

During the forum, many projects aimed at digitalization of various spheres of life were presented. In particular, the Carpet project is being implemented in the region, within the framework of which more than 15 thousand video surveillance cameras are connected to the operational management center of the Police Department. To improve road safety, 216 cameras have been installed that record traffic violations and measure traffic flow.

To digitalize healthcare, 16 medical institutions in the region have implemented a PACS system that allows high-precision analysis of X-rays and detection of diseases at early stages, which is especially important for the diagnosis of oncological diseases. 

In the field of education, all 337 schools in the region are connected to the Internet, and for remote areas of the region, the Starlink satellite system was used to connect 53 schools. 69 schools have implemented the "Single Student Card" system, which allows you to track attendance, food accounting and access to library resources.

One of the key areas of digitalization is the training of highly qualified IT specialists. A school based on the Jetisu Digital IT hub is successfully operating in Taldykorgan, where more than a thousand people have already been trained. One of the central topics of the forum was the digitalization of social support for citizens. During the plenary session, the project "Social Wallet" was discussed, which will ensure the accessibility and transparency of government support measures for citizens. Special attention was paid to the Safe City project, aimed at improving public safety using digital technologies. 

During the discussions, the Google Developer Grpups expert Enes Turan spoke about global trends and changes in the IT industry, emphasizing the importance of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of business processes.

The Jetisu IT Expo exhibition was also held within the framework of the forum, where digital projects of IT companies and digitalization experts were presented. The exhibition was attended by 12 domestic companies working in the field of telecommunications, data analytics, security and geocart development. 

The work of young people has not been ignored either. Students of the New Individual School of Taldykorgan presented their own robot rover at the exhibition, which they have been developing since the 9th grade. The guys have already made themselves known at international robotics competitions in Astana and Almaty.

At the end of the forum, an award ceremony was held for outstanding specialists in the field of IT and digitalization. Damir Nurkezhanov, the founder of the school of robotics "Future-IT", became the winner in the nomination "Engine of digital technologies". The winners in the nominations "Digital Mentor of the Year" and "Best Mentor of startup Culture", as well as the teams of the IT hub Jetisu Digital and the international technopark Astana Hub were also awarded.

As the head of the regional department of digital technologies Aydin Temirbayev noted, the development of digital technologies continues to be a strategic priority for the region.

"We continue to develop and implement new projects, striving to create a digital environment in which every citizen of Zhetisu will be able to take advantage of new technologies," he added.

At the end of the forum, the results of the Jetisu Idea Battle idea contest were summed up, where the best startups in the region, mainly from young people, who received cash prizes for the development of their projects, were awarded.

The Digital Jetisu Forum has become an important step towards the digital transformation of the region, opening up new opportunities for the introduction of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life of the residents of Jetisu.