Tokayev opens August teachers' conference in Astana on AI in education
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the August teachers' conference in Astana on August 26, 2026. The plenary session focused on the theme 'New Constitution — strategic foundation of the education system.' The event also featured an exhibition on AI and digital technologies in education.
Key Facts
- The plenary session of the August teachers' conference with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began in Astana on August 26, 2026.
- The conference theme is 'New Constitution — strategic foundation of the education system.'
- The conference includes an exhibition 'Bilim bolashagy' dedicated to AI and digital technologies in education.
- Tokayev expects Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow to attend the Akaba Process meeting on AI security in Astana in early November.
Conference Agenda
The plenary session of the August teachers' conference with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began in Astana on August 26, 2026. The conference theme is 'New Constitution — strategic foundation of the education system.' The event serves as a platform to review the past academic year, discuss current education issues, and set priorities for the new academic year. The program includes a plenary session with teachers and an awards ceremony.
AI and Digital Exhibition
The conference features a large-scale exhibition 'Bilim bolashagy' dedicated to the introduction of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education. Participants are presented with digital tools, interactive platforms, methodological developments, and technologies demonstrating new approaches to flexible and effective learning. Conference participants discuss the development of the education system, the introduction of digital technologies and AI into the learning process, teacher training for new requirements, and issues of child upbringing and safety in the digital environment.
Turkmenistan Cooperation
Tokayev expects Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow to attend the Akaba Process meeting on AI security in Astana in early November. Tokayev stated this during a telephone conversation with National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The sides also discussed bilateral cooperation, with Tokayev noting that relations are developing dynamically in the spirit of strategic partnership.
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Tokayev opens August teachers' conference in Astana on AI in education
