KazNU hosts Information Technology Forum
The second forum on information and communication engineering of the Kazakhstan branch of the Northwestern Polytechnic University (PRC) was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The forum was attended by leading scientists and experts from Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.
The forum was opened by Vice President of NWPU, Professor Xiaokui Yue. In his speech, he emphasized the growing importance of training qualified specialists in the field of information technology. This task is being successfully addressed by the recently established branch of the Northwestern Polytechnical University at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, which currently enrolls 140 students pursuing in-demand programs such as Engineering, IT, Electronic Science and Technologies, and Aeronautics.
“The rapid development of technologies, digitalization, and the widespread integration of artificial intelligence into all areas of life require significant investment in higher education, which underpins the development of science, industry, and the economy of our countries”,- noted Professor Xiaokui Yue. “I am confident that this forum will provide a powerful impetus for the development of cooperation between our countries, Northwestern Polytechnical University (China), and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University”.
A welcoming address was also delivered by the Vice-Rector for Scientific and Innovative Activities of KazNU, Margulan Ibraimov, who highlighted the significance and scale of the event, during which current issues in science and education would be discussed, allowing scientists from both countries to exchange views and outline strategies for further collaboration.
At the opening ceremony, speeches were also given by the Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Nurzada Beisen, Director of the Kazakh branch of NWPU, Jie Kung, and others.
Following the opening, participants presented reports covering a wide range of topics, including information and communication technologies, satellite and radar systems, artificial intelligence, hyperspectral imaging, electromagnetic compatibility, seismology, and remote sensing systems.
Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
