THE ROUND TABLE: "ADAPTATION OF EDUCATION TO THE MODERN NEEDS OF AN ECONOMICALLY ACTIVE PERSON": ACHIEVING THE SDGS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE

As part of the International Scientific and Practical Conference "AIU-2025: Kazakhstan and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the future", organized by Astana International University on April 23, 2025, the Higher School of Economics held a round table on the topic: "Adapting education to the modern needs of an economically active person". This event, traditionally held for the second year in a row in accordance with the research plan "Adaptive Economy Model", is aimed at promoting sustainable development Goals, especially in terms of stimulating sustainable economic growth and employment, ensuring inclusive and high-quality education, as well as developing international cooperation in the field of education.

The moderator of the round table was Doctor of Economics, Professor Kazhyken Meiram Zekeshuly, Head of the School of Adaptive Economics at the Higher School of Economics. During the discussions, the participants actively raised the issues of transforming educational programs, taking into account the demands of the modern economy, increasing entrepreneurial activity and developing human capital as a key resource for sustainable development. Presentations by scientists, invited speakers, and experts from various fields were full of practical examples, research results, and constructive suggestions.

The round table became a platform for productive dialogue between scientists, young researchers, doctoral students, undergraduates and interested students, facilitating the exchange of experience and strengthening scientific ties. All the presentations aroused great interest, which indicates the high level of relevance of the topics discussed. At the end of the event, in a solemn atmosphere, the participants were presented with the monograph of Professor Kazhiken M.Z. "Human capital and human potential", which was the result of research work within the framework of the Adaptive Economy Model project for 2024.