KazNU Representative Participated in International Energy and Innovation Forum in China

In Suzhou, People's Republic of China, the 2nd International Quality Innovation Forum "2026 Quality Innovation (Suzhou) Forum" was held under the motto "Electric Power, Computing Power, and National Strength". This large-scale international event brought together leading scientists, academicians, heads of research centers, international experts, and representatives of major high-tech energy companies from China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kenya, and other countries. The forum was co-organized by the China Association for Water and Electricity Quality Management and Soochow University. The business program events took place at Soochow University's Tiancizhuang Campus and the Hilton Suzhou Wuzhong Hotel.

Upon official invitation from the Chinese organizers, Alibek Serikuly Zhakypov, Deputy Head of the Department of Thermophysics and Technical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Technology responsible for Research, Innovation, and International Relations, represented Al-Farabi Kazakh National University at a high international level. The main objectives of the KazNU delegate's visit were to deepen international scientific and technical cooperation, showcase the university's rich research and innovation potential, integrate domestic science into global energy transfer processes, and align joint scientific initiatives in thermophysics, technical physics, energy, and energy-saving technologies.

The central event of the forum's plenary session was the solemn official launch ceremony of the "China–Central Asia Working Group for Promoting High-Quality Common Development in Water and Electricity". This international platform is designed to consolidate the efforts of research institutes and industrial giants in addressing current challenges in digitalizing the energy sector, synergistically coordinating computing resources and power grid infrastructure, harmonizing industry technical standards, and ensuring the practical transfer of advanced engineering developments.

As part of the forum's business program, Alibek Serikuly Zhakypov spoke and took an active part in Sub-forum No. 5 "Quality Going Global Sub-forum & Special Session of the China–Central Asia Working Group". At the sub-forum venue, a detailed discussion and approval of the Working Rules and regulations of the newly created interregional group took place, alongside the presentation of an analytical report titled "Energy Development Outlook for China and Central Asia: A Quality Cooperation Perspective". During the expert sessions, participants thoroughly examined the implementation of innovative functional materials, research on heat and mass transfer processes, development of smart hydropower systems, enhancement of national power grid reliability, and commercialization of scientific and technological developments.

Special attention was paid by forum participants to human capital development and the strengthening of academic ties. Mechanisms for joint training of highly qualified engineering personnel, implementation of double-degree programs, and organization of scientific internships and academic mobility for faculty, young researchers, master's, and doctoral students were discussed. The participation of the representative of Al-Farabi KazNU in such a significant international forum in Suzhou contributes to further strengthening the international prestige of the leading Kazakhstani university and establishes a solid foundation for implementing large-scale cross-border research projects and joint grant programs.

This international event and the strengthening of partnerships directly contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 7 ("Affordable and Clean Energy"), SDG 9 ("Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure"), and SDG 17 ("Partnerships for the Goals")