President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center, which provides opportunities for scientific research, educational programs, startup initiatives, and the implementation of applied solutions in the field of artificial intelligence.

The projects implemented at the Center are aimed at introducing AI technologies into the public sector, business, and everyday life. Overall, the Center’s activities are designed to contribute to the implementation of the strategic course of the Head of State toward building a technologically advanced, modern, and competitive Kazakhstan.

As part of the Head of State’s visit to the Alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center, the Astana Smart City project was launched. This is a key initiative aimed at creating a next-generation intelligent urban infrastructure.

During the presentation, Thomas Pramotedham, Chief Executive Officer of Presight, demonstrated a unified AI platform that integrates city data and systems in real time, as well as its practical applications for improving the efficiency of urban management.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also took part in the launch of several educational initiatives. On the President’s instruction, the Tomorrow School artificial intelligence school was established in 2024 on the basis of Astana Hub. Its successful experience is now being scaled across the country.

Via a video conference link, the Head of State launched the Tomorrow School network in 14 regions of Kazakhstan. Education at the school will be free of charge and available to citizens over the age of 18, including those taking their first steps in the field of information technology.

Another educational platform, the TUMO Astana Center for Creative Technologies, is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 18 who wish to develop digital and creative skills.

Training is provided in 11 technical and creative areas, including generative artificial intelligence, programming, game development, animation, 3D modeling, robotics, filmmaking, and digital music.

The President was also presented with the concept of the AI Research University. According to Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, the research university will be based at Alem.ai.

Students will be provided with access to Kazakhstan’s national artificial intelligence infrastructure, including alem.cloud, AlemLLM, and the resources of Astana Hub. The start of studies is scheduled for September 1, 2026.

In an interactive format, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the countdown to the international tournament “Games of the Future 2026.” The unique competition of phygital athletes will be held in Astana from July 29 to August 9.

The Head of State was also shown Kazakhstan’s first cryptocurrency payment made using the domestic CryptoPay system.