As a part of Nazarbayev University’s 15th-year celebrations, we are excited to welcome you to the 2nd NU SEDS Annual Research Conference – “Transforming the Future of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research in Central Asia” – taking place on April 9-10, 2026. As in previous years, the event will be dedicated to celebrating Kazakhstan Science Workers’ Day on April 12, honoring the vital contributions of scientists and researchers in Kazakhstan.
The Second Annual School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research Conference is a significant event that brings together prominent researchers, academicians, and students. The conference theme, “Transforming the Future of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research in Central Asia” emphasizes the collaborative spirit that fosters research, creativity, and advancement.
The Conference focuses on five strategic research and development directions of SEDS to cultivate an intellectually stimulating environment aimed at developing collaborative solutions to the present and future challenges facing Central Asia:
- Energy, Materials and Sustainability
- Communications, Computation and Data Analytics
- Sustainability and the Built Environment
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining and Health
This multidisciplinary two days Conference offers insightful plenary sessions from distinguished speakers, enlightening debate by global and local experts, industry engagement, poster exhibition, 7MR competition, SEDS research excellence awards, workshops and talks by esteemed researchers.We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Annual School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research Conference, a significant event that brings together prominent researchers, academicians, and students.
