ALMATY.MDDIAI - On February 2, The V International Digital Forum “Digital Almaty: Digital Partnership in a New Reality” held its work in Almaty.

The Forum took place on February 2 and 3. The main topic of discussion is current global challenges in the development of the innovative technology industry.

At the solemn opening ceremony of the Forum, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin and Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dossayev delivered welcoming speeches.

The program of the Forum comprises 29 panel sessions featuring more than 150 speakers, representing the international and Kazakhstani IT-community. As of February 1, 17,000 visitors have registered for the Forum.

On the first day, the participants discussed digital mining industry in Kazakhstan, digital transformation of public administration, prospects for the development of crypto exchanges, cybersecurity and Education technologies.

Second day of the Forum was held with the plenary session involving the Heads of Government of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. During panel sessions on the second day, Forum Participants discussed the development of technology parks, corporate innovation trends, data regulation issues in digital markets, creative industries and digitalization for the public good.

Also, within the framework of the Forum was held 4.0 Industry Exhibition, technology marathon Astana Hub Battle, exhibition of startups and the International Youth Robot Competition.

In addition, the IT award within Digital Almaty Awards was held as part of the Forum. Website of the Forum https://almatydigital.kz , Instagram page @digital_almaty, hashtag #digitalalmaty2023.

Digital Almaty is a traditional dialogue platform for discussing the digital agenda, new strategies for digital transformation, and trends in digital technology. The Forum has been held for the fifth time since 2018.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akimat of Almaty, Tech Garden and Astana Hub.