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Young Researchers Alliance Forum
Ғылымға негізделген экономика
Science driven economy
Наукоемкая экономика
6-7 December 2024
9 AM - 5 PM
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Welcome to the Young Researchers Alliance Forum 2024 live webcast!

📅 Date: December 6
🎯 Theme: “Science-driven economy | Science-driven economy | Ғylymga negizdelgen economy”

The forum brings together young scientists, industry leaders, policy makers, business professionals and students to exchange views and experiences.
You are welcome:
  • Plenary lectures
  • Thematic sessions
  • Poster presentations

📌 Learn more about the forum program

Connect and be inspired by the success stories of young scientists! 🌍
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the dialog about the future of science and economy!

The online broadcast will start on the 6th of December at 9:00 - IV YRA Forum 2024!
About the forum
The forum serves as an active dialogue platform for interaction and exchange of opinions among young scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, business professionals, and students from Kazakhstani and international universities. The forum will feature plenary lectures, specialized sessions (focused on key topics), poster presentations (demonstration & performance), and a scientific hackathon.

The sessions will focus on the application of evidence-based approaches across various economic sectors, showcasing scientific achievements of young researchers and their success stories, as well as promoting science among youth. The forum will also include an informal networking session titled "Science Meets Business."
Objectives of the Forum
Uniting Innovation and Collaboration: Empowering Young Scientists for Kazakhstan's Future
  • Achievements
    Introduce Kazakhstani young scientists who have achieved notable success in research and innovation across various fields.
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  • Engagement
    Engage leading Kazakhstani scientists, practitioners, and experts in discussions about the future of science and its development in Kazakhstan.
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  • Dialogue
    Foster interdisciplinary dialogue and identify actionable measures to support youth-driven scientific initiatives.
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  • Collaboration
    Strengthen collaboration between the scientific community and businesses.
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  • Support
    Expand and enhance support mechanisms for young scientists in Kazakhstan.
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Main Topics of the Forum

Sustainable Development Goals in Action

  • Artificial Intelligence

    Internet of Things and AI driving revolutionary changes across all spheres of human activity (SDGs 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 7, 11, 17).

  • New Materials and Production Technologies

    SDGs 7, 9, 11, 12

  • Life Sciences

    SDG 3

  • Human Potential and Transforming the Educational Environment

    SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10

  • Environment

    SDGs 6, 12, 13, 15

  • Agriculture, Food, and Water Security

    SDGs 2, 15
Main Topics of the Forum
Sustainable Development Goals in Action
  • Artificial Intelligence
    Internet of Things and AI driving revolutionary changes across all spheres of human activity (SDGs 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 7, 11, 17).
  • New Materials and Production Technologies
    SDGs 7, 9, 11, 12
  • Life Sciences
    SDG 3
  • Human Potential and Transforming the Educational Environment
    SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10
  • Environment
    SDGs 6, 12, 13, 15
  • Agriculture, Food, and Water Security
    SDGs 2, 15
IV YRA Forum Program / December 6
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Friday, December 6
09:00 – 09:30
Registration of participants
Place: Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 2nd floor.
09:30 – 09:40
Forum opening, introductory speech of the organisers and key partner
Asiya Ermukhametova, Chairperson of ‘Young Researchers Alliance’, PhD
Beibit Abdikenov, vice-chairman of ‘Young Researchers Alliance’, PhD
Sayat Nyusupov, Chairman of the Board, ‘Social Development Fund’, Nazarbayev University.
Location: Nazarbayev University, Block C2, Main Hall
Plenary Session: "Scientific Innovation for Sustainable Development: How New Technologies Can Transform the Future of Kazakhstan and the World"
Kaisar Tabynov
Moderator, Professor of KazNARU, Chairman of NNS on commercialisation
Location: Nazarbayev University, Block C2, Main Hall
09:40 - 10:10
Sayasat Nurbek
Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
10:30-11:00
Case: How to build a business on scientific discoveries
Bolat Sultankulov
Founder and CEO of Arlan Biotech, PhD
11:00-11:15
Case: Interdisciplinary research for the development of innovative technologies
Gulnur Kalimuldina
Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, PhD (TBC)
11:15-11:30
Case: Integrating Deep Tech into Industrial Processes: New Opportunities and Challenges for Transforming Manufacturing Sectors
Beibit Abdikenov
Director, SIC "Artificial Intelligence", Astana IT University, PhD
11:30-12:00
Presentation of projects in the exhibition area
Place: Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 2nd floor, exhibition and press area
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
Place: Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 3rd floor.
Registration for the stand-presentation
Dowload programme
Parallel sessions
12:00–13:30
Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 1st floor, Auditorium 1009
Session 1: International Collaboration: Neurotechnologies for understanding and restoring motor function in the context of Encuentros Cajal.
  1. Luis Francisco Martinez, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  2. Guglielmo Foffani, Investigator and Scientific Coordinator, HM CINAC, Hospital Universitario HM Puerta del Sur, HM Hospitales, Móstoles, Madrid;
  3. Juan C. Moreno, Head of the Neural Rehabilitation Group, Spanish Research Council
  4. Almira Kustubaeva, Professor, Head of the Department of Biophysics, Biomedicine and Neuroscience, KazNU, Doctor of Sciences (TBC);
  5. Prashant Jwamwal, PhD, Associate Professor, Nazarbayev University;
  6. Islambek Musabekov, PhD, neurosurgeon, Hospital of the Medical Center of the Presidential Affairs Department.
Moderator: Beibit Abdikenov
12:00–13:30
Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 1st floor, Red Hall
Session 2: Artificial Intelligence: the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, in revolutionising all areas of business (SDGs 3, 4,8,9, 13, 7, 11, 17)
  1. Representative of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the RK (TBC);
  2. Meir Dogalbaev, Project Manager, AlanTech LLP. 3;
  3. Madina Abdrakhmanova, Deputy Director, Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), Nazarbayev University (by agreement);
  4. Yernat Asylbekov, PhD, Senior Researcher, Super Dispatch, (USA);
  5. Erdos Ordabaev, PhD, Senior Researcher, Broad Institute (USA) (by agreement);
  6. Zhadyra Alimbayeva, PhD, Senior Researcher, Satbayev University.
Moderator: Azamat Eshmukhambetov
12:00–13:30
Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 1st floor, Auditorium 1010
Session 3: Agriculture, food and water security (SDGs 2, 3, 6, 15)
  1. Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the RK (TBC);
  2. Laura Auteleeva, PhD, Associate Professor, NAO “Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S.Seyfullin”; Laura Auteleeva, PhD, Associate Professor, NAO “Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S.Seyfullin”. S. Seifullin”;
  3. Aruzhan Shoman, PhD, Director, AgroTech Research Center, Astana IT University;
  4. Vladimir Kiyan, PhD, Head of Laboratory, National Center of Biotechnology (by agreement);
  5. Aziza Baubekova, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, University of Oulu (Finland);
  6. Arman Isimov, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Aktobe Regional University named after K.Zhubanov.
Moderator: Kairat Tabynov
13:30-14:30
Lunch
14:30-15:00
Presentation of projects in the exhibition area (exhibition area)
15:00 - 16.30
Meeting with the Speaker of the Senate of Parliament.
Moderator: Asiya Ermukhambetova
“Science-driven economy as a basis for sustainable development of Kazakhstan”


Greeting speech
Maulen Ashimbayev
Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sayasat Nurbek
Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Science governance reforms - challenges and solutions
Bulat Kenesov
Head of the analytical center of scientific and scientific-technical development of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, PhD.
Presentation of social survey among young scientists (opinion of young scientists on knowledge-intensive economy, main challenges and opportunities)
Maksat Zhabagin
Head of the Human Genetics Laboratory of the National Center for Biotechnology, PhD
Muslim Hasenov
Member of the Club of Experts at the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ombudsman of Young Scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, PhD.
How to create conditions to support young scientists? The role of universities and research centres.
Laura Karabasova
Rector of Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov, PhD.
Interaction between science and business: how it works from personal experience in Kazakhstan and abroad
Bulat Sultankulov
CEO of Arlan Biotech startup (direction: AI for generation of nanobodies), PhD.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Legislative Aspects
Beibit Abdikenov
Director of Research Center “Artificial Intelligence”, Astana IT University, PhD.
Exchange of views, discussion
Concluding remarks
Maulen Ashimbayev
Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
16:30-17:00
Coffee break
Nazarbayev University, Block C2, 3rd floor.
19.00-23:00
YRA Networking (Gala dinner)
IV YRA Forum Program / December 7
Friday, December 7
09:30 – 10:00
Registration of participants
10:00 – 11:30
Plenary session: Success story of young scientists
Moderator: Asiya Yermukhambetova.
  1. Azamat Eshmukhambetov, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Nazarbayev University;
  2. Miras Zhiyenbayev, Head of Foreign Policy and International Studies Program, MIND Research and Analysis Center, Maqsut Narikbayev University;
  3. Amankeldi Salybekov, PhD, Director, Qazaq Institute of Innovative Medicine (TBC);
  4. Asem Ashimova, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Harvard Medical School, PhD (USA);
  5. Sayat Moldakhmetov, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Kozybayev University (TBC);
  6. Altynai Kaidarova, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, KU Leuven (Belgium) (TBC).
11:30-12:00
Coffee break
Parallel sessions
12:00-13.30
Session 4: Life Science (SDG 3)
  1. Representative of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TBC)
  2. Nazerke Atinbayeva, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (Germany)
  3. Sergey Egorov, Assistant Professor of NU, PhD;
  4. Yulia Semenova, PhD, Director of the Residency Programme in Ophthalmology, Assistant Professor, NUSOM;
  5. Daulet Kaldybekov, Senior Lecturer, Acting Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Technology of Organic Substances, Natural Compounds and Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University;
  6. Aitbayeva Botagoz, Assistant of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology No. 2, NAO ‘Medical University of Astana’.
Moderator: Balnur Zhaisanbaevа
12:00-13.30
Session 5: Session 5: New Materials and Production Technologies (SDGs 7, 9,11, 12)
  1. Dinara Shukizhanova, President, AgromashHolding KZ JSC (by agreement);
  2. Arman Bekenbayev, CEO, SPACELab;
  3. Vladimir Rusak, CEO, STADLER Kazakhstan;
  4. Alexander Arbuz, PhD, Head of Microscopy Laboratory, Nazarbayev University;
  5. Nazgul Asan, PhD candidate, researcher, Osaka University (Japan);
  6. Yerbol Shabanov, PhD, Professor, Department of Metallurgy, PhD, Aktobe Regional University named after K.Zhubanov
Moderator: Bakhytzhan Sariev
12:00-13.30
Session 6. Human potential and changing educational environments (SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10)
  1. Representative of public authorities (TBC);
  2. Sanat Kozhakhmet, PhD, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor), Oxford Brookes University (UK);
  3. Adil Rodionov, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, L.N. Gumilev Eurasian National University;
  4. Aigul Nurpeisova, PhD, Member of the Board of Science and Innovation, Kozybayev University;
  5. Kamila Rollan, PhD, Researcher, SDU (TBC);
  6. Fakhriddin Sarzhanov, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Khoja Ahmed Yasavi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
Moderator: Aizhan Temerbayeva
13.30 – 14:00
Session of summarising the results of the forum, discussion of the forum resolution
15:00 - 16:30
Concert: Neurodialogues from the Sun
The Forum welcomes
scientists, representatives of central and local government bodies, public organizations, media, cultural figures, representatives of industrial enterprises, agriculture, business, as well as diplomatic missions and international organizations.
Working languages: Kazakh, English, Russian.

The Forum aims to produce a joint resolution and an action plan to support the initiatives of young scientists.

For cooperation and participation inquiries, please contact:
📧 yraforum@gmail.com
  • Organizers:
    Young Researchers Alliance

    Supported by: Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Corporate Fund “Social Development Fund” Nazarbayev University, Nazarbayev University JSC, Embassy of Spain in Kazakhstan.

    Partners: Club of Experts of the Senate of the Parliament
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