The Digital Forum “Digital Almaty 2023” has started in Almaty
On February 2, The 5th International Digital Forum “Digital Almaty: Digital Partnership in a New Reality” kicked off in Almaty.
The Forum takes place on February 2 and 3. The main topic of discussion is current global challenges in the development of the innovative technology industry.
The Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the International Digital Forum “Digital Almaty-2023”.
“Digital Almaty has already become a unique platform where business representatives, international experts, and the IT community meet. One of our key priorities is the development of the IT industry. The Kazakhstani IT market is already more than 10 thousand IT companies and 150 thousand employed in the industry. One person working in the IT industry creates 3 jobs in related industries,” said Bagdat Musin.
He stressed that the forum not only discusses current trends in the IT industry, but also develops the best solutions for practical application.
The Minister noted that in the modern world, IT helps to solve many problems and creates the most comfortable living conditions. Therefore, the state is actively working on the digital transformation of not only economic sectors or general processes, but also business processes at all stages of the life cycle of a citizen.
The program of the Forum comprises 29 panel sessions featuring more than 150 speakers, representing the international and Kazakhstani IT-community. As of February 1, 17,000 visitors have registered for the Forum.
On the first day, the participants will discuss digital mining industry in Kazakhstan, digital transformation of public administration, prospects for the development of crypto exchanges, cybersecurity and Education technologies.
Second day of the Forum will start with the plenary session involving the Heads of Government of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. During panel sessions on the second day, Forum Participants will discuss the development of technology parks, corporate innovation trends, data regulation issues in digital markets, creative industries and digitalization for the public good.
Also, within the framework of the Forum will be held 4.0 Industry Exhibition, technology marathon Astana Hub Battle, exhibition of startups and the International Youth Robot Competition.
