AIU Hosts a Meeting with Aryn Orsariev

On October 8, Astana International University hosted a meeting with Aryn Orsariev, Doctor of Political Science and Chairman of the Board of the Alliance of Technology Commercialization Professionals public association. During the event, the expert delivered a presentation on developing the Startup Nation initiative in Kazakhstan.

The meeting focused on technology and innovation, the impact of artificial intelligence on societal development, and the skills required by future professionals. Aryn Orsariyev noted that emerging technologies influence not only individual professions but entire industries. According to him, a university should go beyond providing education and create an environment in which scientific ideas can be transformed into startups.

The meeting highlighted the importance of bringing research outcomes to market and supporting new university-based projects. It was also emphasized that conditions should be created to enable students to become job creators rather than job seekers.

At the end of the event, participants exchanged views on developing technological capabilities at the University and commercializing research projects.