Date and Time: April 29, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Venue: «Zhastar sarayy» and surrounding

                                     areas, Industrial zone

On April 29, from 9:00 AM, the largest event of the year will begin in Kostanay. The family-oriented scientific and innovative festival «QOSTANAI TECH» will bring together Kostanay residents and guests from all regions of the country. The festival will become a landmark event in the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, announced by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The start of the festival program will be given by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov.

Among the festival’s headliners, who will address the audience in a TED-style format, are representatives of major industrial enterprises, IT companies, and opinion leaders. The speakers include Kim De Ki, General Director of KIA QAZAQSTAN; Temirlan Zinalabdin, CEO of Freedom Cloud and Advisor to the Working Group of the Presidential Council on AI Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Gabit Bekakhmetov, an entrepreneur in the fields of technology and education and the first Kazakhstani to have completed studies at the University of Oxford; and the leadership of Allur Group’s automotive manufacturing sector, among others.

Guests will be welcomed in the foyer of the Zhastar Sarai by the festival’s mascot — the Q-AI transformer — as well as an exhibition of modern technologies.

The interactive zone on the second floor will showcase innovative developments, including Industry 5.0 and smart manufacturing, autonomous systems and swarm technologies, urban digital infrastructure and smart city development, XR-based learning and immersive professions, as well as future environmental challenges, logistics, and digital security, among others.

The festival will serve not only as a celebration of technology, but also as a platform for experimentation. A dedicated Future Technologies Zone will be organized on the second floor for children and teenagers.Visitors can look forward to a cyber sports arena with mini-tournaments, a tech testing ground, an engineering lab, and robotics activities. Particular interest among younger audiences is expected to be drawn by the VR/AI zone, where a simulation lab will allow participants to immerse themselves in real production processes — from operating agricultural machinery to working on electric vehicle assembly lines.

At the outdoor area, children and their parents can enjoy hands-on workshops, interactive experiments, and science shows in chemistry and physics, including demonstrations with liquid nitrogen and a Tesla show.

An exhibition of machinery and equipment from leading regional manufacturers will also take place at the venue.

For those wishing to see automotive production processes and the operations of the region’s industrial giants firsthand, industrial tours will be organized throughout the day. These tours are expected to become a regular offering for both residents and visitors of the city.

A key objective of the festival is to inspire the younger generation to explore programming and AI systems, which are becoming the foundation for the development of the engineering and agro-industrial sectors, while also reinforcing family values, intergenerational continuity, and respect for work and knowledge.

Festival guests can look forward to a rich and engaging program, including:

• keynote speeches by leading experts in technology and artificial intelligence
• demonstrations of innovative projects and technologies
• interactive zones and experimental areas
• an exhibition of regional enterprises
• a vibrant concert program
• a wide range of additional activities and surprises

Everyone will find something to enjoy. For the convenience of guests, a food court will be available on site.

The festival program will conclude at 7:00 PM with a concert featuring Bayansulu, one of the brightest stars of the Kazakhstani music scene.

Representatives of the media, as well as all interested guests, are invited to attend the family-oriented science and innovation festival «QOSTANAI TECH», starting at 9:00 AM on April 18.

For all inquiries, comments, and additional information:

Contact person: Anna Lazareva

Phone: +7 777 370 23 04

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-dushanbe/press/news/details/1210817?lang=kk