The 6th Forum of Scientists from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Member States opened on October 29 at the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The international event is being held in Kazakhstan for the first time, bringing together heads of academies of sciences, leading researchers, and representatives of research institutes and universities from eight countries.
The forum marks the 80th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s National Academy of Sciences and focuses on “Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: New Opportunities for Cooperation and Development.” Participants represent Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The event aims to strengthen scientific integration and develop joint research.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek said in his welcome address that artificial intelligence is becoming a key factor in scientific progress and economic growth. He stressed the importance of pooling countries’ scientific capacity and building sustained international cooperation.
