Digital Bridge 2025: global leaders in digital technologies gather in Astana

Digital Bridge 2025: global leaders in digital technologies gather in Astana

France aims to cooperate with Kazakhstan in the fields of artificial intelligence and digitalization. At the Digital Bridge forum in Astana, it presented eight high-tech companies. They regard Kazakhstan as a key partner for implementing AI solutions, with particular emphasis on innovations in the transport sector. Alstom has already established locomotive production in Kazakhstan and is actively developing its service operations. Software development is also a key focus.

«Today, we are developing our own software in Kazakhstan, where we conduct most of our industrial activities. We are pleased that this enables us to be part of the digital and IT ecosystem that harnesses AI, and we are also glad that it allows us to contribute to digitalization and support young talent,» noted Jérôme Boyet, Managing Director for Western and Central Asia cluster at Alstom.

Other French participants are focusing on specialized platforms for businesses and government agencies. Their aim is to accelerate the transition of enterprises to a fully digital environment and establish long-term partnerships with Kazakh counterparts.

«We are developing a no-code platform that enables users to create simple forms and documents, as well as applications for managing the operations of large enterprises. This exhibition is an excellent opportunity for us to build connections with Kazakh companies. I believe that in the future, we will be able to discuss signing contracts,» said Charles Chokre, Development Manager at Ksaar.