On November 5, 2026, a roundtable titled “DIGITAL BRIDGE: Digital Transformation and Strategic Partnership” was held at the Kostanay Engineering and Economic University named after M. Dulatov.

Olga Vladimirovna Komissarova, head of educational program areas and associate professor at the Department of Business and Management at the Kostanay Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkarnay Aldamzhar, took part in the roundtable.

The event brought together representatives of government agencies, the business community, educational organizations, and the IT sector to discuss pressing issues related to the digital transformation of the Kostanay region.

The main areas of discussion were:

The introduction of artificial intelligence and digital technologies into the region’s economy.
The training of competitive specialists for the digital economy.
The development of strategic partnerships between the state, business, and universities.
The application of artificial intelligence in education and management.
Support for digital entrepreneurship, student startups, and innovative projects.
Particular attention was paid to the role of higher education institutions in developing the digital competencies of future specialists, integrating modern technologies into the educational process, and promoting practice‑oriented learning..

Participation in such events contributes to expanding inter‑university cooperation, exchanging professional experience, and developing new forms of interaction between science, education, and business..

Digital transformation opens up new opportunities for education, the economy, and the sustainable development of the region!