Next month, Astana
will host the fifth Digital Bridge forum. This year's focus is on the
interaction between humans and technology in the field of artificial
intelligence, exploring their mutual impact on overall economic development.
The forum’s scope is increasing every year. It is expected to bring together
over 20,000 participants, IT companies, over 100 investors and business angels,
speakers and startups from more than 20 countries. Plans include signing a
memorandum and cooperation agreement with international organizations. As
always, the forum program will be eventful and diverse.
“Traditionally, the
upcoming international forum will be held with the participation of the Kazakh
President. The forum’s agenda includes panel sessions with over 30
international speakers, the signing of agreements, the Google for Startups
summit, the presentation of the Digital Bridge Awards, the Astana Hub Battle
competition, and the shooting of a reality show about startups. Furthermore,
the program of the forum includes other various events, such as a job fair and
an exhibition of IT schools, regional IT hubs, startups, and technology
companies,” Alina Abdrakhmanova, Managing Director of the Astana Hub International
Technopark of IT startups, said.