Nazarbayev University will participate in the THE Innovation & Impact Summit 2026, an international event bringing together university leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and industry representatives to explore how research can be transformed into practical solutions and commercially successful ventures.
Hosted in Seoul, South Korea, the summit will focus on strengthening collaboration between universities, industry and investors, advancing technology transfer, and scaling research-driven innovation to achieve global impact.
Bjorn Birgisson, Vice-Provost for Research and Innovation and Vice-Provost for Advancement at Nazarbayev University, will represent the University as a speaker at the summit, contributing to discussions on the role of higher education institutions in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
Through its participation, Nazarbayev University continues to engage with the international academic and innovation community, strengthening its role in connecting research excellence with real-world impact.
