Aktau hosted the international forum “AI Digital Mangystau – 2026,” dedicated to accelerating regional digital transformation, integrating artificial intelligence across industries, and fostering IT entrepreneurship.
Attended by Mangystau Regional Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay, Yessenov University representatives, and tech innovators, the forum showcased a humanoid robot, modern robotics, and startups including Alert X (Yessenov University, Intel X), Target AI, Qamal HR, and Shern 3D.
Moderated by Laula Zhumabayeva, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and AI at Yessenov University, the expert panel explored “Artificial Intelligence: The Digital Future of Mangystau Region.” Distinguished contributors also received awards from Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of AI and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev and the Regional Governor.
A team of 3rd-year students from Yessenov University’s Faculty of Computer Science and AI — Nurdaulet Tuebayev, Daulet Tasubayev, Nurkhan Amanzhol, and Nurai Tulegen — won Track #3 (Grand Mobile partner case) with their “Support Copilot” project, earning a 500,000 KZT cash prize!
