AIU Hosts Meeting with Regina Ryan, President of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

On September 30, 2026, Astana International University hosted a meeting with Regina Ryan, President of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HarvardAE).

Regina Ryan travelled to Astana from the United States to participate as a speaker at the Digital Bridge international technology forum. During her visit, she also held a special meeting for representatives of the business and academic communities.

The meeting was attended by Serik Irsaliyev, President of Astana International University; Anar Myrzagaliyeva, Rector of the University; and heads of AIU’s structural units.

The participants discussed key aspects of business management and development, including:

·  decision-making under uncertainty;

·  building strategies, processes, and teams for sustainable growth;

·  applying the Harvard case study method;

·  modern tools for training and developing business leaders.

Particular attention was paid to the presentation of an exclusive business simulation program for Central Asian business leaders, developed jointly by HarvardAE and Yassa Business Institute.

The parties also discussed promising areas for future cooperation and potential formats for implementing joint initiatives. In particular, they considered developing a student exchange program that could expand opportunities for academic mobility and international engagement.

Supporting students in developing professional competencies, shaping their career paths, and improving their future employment prospects was another key topic. The parties expressed interest in developing joint projects focused on students’ career advancement, entrepreneurial thinking, and practical international experience.

The meeting provided participants with an opportunity to explore international approaches to entrepreneurship and management, discuss practical business cases, and identify potential areas for future partnership.