The University has become a hub for discussion of artificial intelligence in the public sector
The Regional Forum with International Participation «Kazakhstan: From Digital Registers to Intelligent Solutions – Strategy for the Transformation of Public Administration» was successfully held on November 26, 2025, at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz.
The event brought together representatives of government bodies, universities, the IT industry, NGOs, and the scientific community to discuss key priorities, challenges, and practical approaches to integrating artificial intelligence into public administration.
Moderator of the forum: Mr. Serikzhan Baibosynov – Director of the Karaganda Regional Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Speakers:
- Erkara Aimagambetov, Rector of Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz, Doctor of Economics, Professor;
- Nurken Kobzhanov, Chairman of the Karaganda Regional Maslikhat;
- Ruslan Kenzhebekov, Deputy Akim of the Karaganda Region;
- Konstantin Ilnitsky, Head of the Department of Informatization, Public Services and Archives of the Karaganda Region;
- Igor Gudkov, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, RANEPA (Russia);
- Zhandos Sarsen, Head of the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs in the Karaganda Region, Chair of the Ethics Council;
- Representative of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan.
Key topics discussed:
- strategic directions of digital transformation;
- challenges of implementing AI in public administration;
- national data ecosystem development;
- competencies for the civil service of the future;
- transforming decision-making processes through intelligent technologies.
Forum participants visited the university’s modern laboratories and learned about real projects created by students and master’s learners: intelligent data analytics systems; digital governance tools; smart-management solutions.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz expresses gratitude to all speakers and participants and reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the future of Digital Kazakhstan.





