Representatives of government agencies, information security operations centers, specialized organizations, and key sectors of the economy took part in the discussion.
Participants discussed the development of the national cybersecurity system, improvements to legislation, and the introduction of new information security requirements. Particular attention was paid to strengthening cooperation between government agencies and organizations in detecting and preventing cyber threats.
One of the key priorities is the transition from formal compliance with requirements to practical cyber resilience. With the rapid development of digitalization and artificial intelligence, protecting data, information systems, and critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly important.
Another important area is improving citizens’ cybersecurity awareness and culture. September 2026 is planned to be designated as Cyber Culture Month. The initiative will focus on raising awareness of modern digital threats and developing digital hygiene skills.
One of the key events will be the international conference “Cyber Culture as a Standard: Redesigning the Security Model,” which will take place in Astana on September 4–5. The program will include CyberAwareness Day, an interactive cyber range, training simulators, a deepfake laboratory, and demonstrations of modern phishing and deepfake attack techniques.
The main objective is to make Kazakhstan’s digital environment safer and more resilient by bringing together technology, legislation, the work of cybersecurity professionals, and users’ personal responsibility.
Tomorrow School is Kazakhstan’s first AI and programming school based on a peer-to-peer learning model. In Uralsk, the program will be hosted at M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University with the support of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region.
The program is practice-based: participants learn independently, work in teams, develop real-world projects, and build their portfolios throughout the learning process.
💡 What participants can expect:
• Free education
• More than 50 projects for your portfolio
• Go, JavaScript, Rust, and Python
• AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and other fields
• Peer-to-peer learning format
• Community, networking, and 24/7 campus access
📌 Important dates:
Registration: until August 21
Check-In: August 21
“Piscine”: August 24 – September 19
How to apply?
1️⃣ Visit tomorrow-school.ai
2️⃣ Fill out the application form
3️⃣ Complete the selection process and join the program
✒️ The legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes liability for violations of personal data protection requirements.
🔴 Depending on the nature of the violation, those responsible may be subject to administrative liability and, in certain cases, criminal liability.
🏛 In addition, the authorized body conducts inspections to ensure compliance with the legislation. If violations are identified, an order is issued requiring them to be remedied and, where there are sufficient grounds, an administrative offense report may be drawn up.
📖 If the order is not complied with, the legislation also provides for liability measures, including suspension of activities in cases established by law.
🔒 Protecting personal data is the responsibility of every organization that handles information about citizens.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was briefed on the socio-economic development of the region.
As of January 1, 2026, the gross regional product of West Kazakhstan Region reached 5 trillion tenge, increasing by 13.6% over three years. Since 2023, 2.3 trillion tenge in investment has been attracted to fixed capital.
The Head of State was provided with detailed information on the implementation of his previous instructions. Construction of a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field, with an annual capacity of 5 billion cubic meters of gas, is expected to begin in the near future. In addition, construction of a bridge across the Ural River is planned to begin by the end of the year.
Over the past three years, 121 new social facilities worth a total of 138 billion tenge have been built in the region. A total of 1,542 kilometers of roads at various levels have been repaired. Reconstruction of the Syrym road border checkpoint on the Kazakhstan-Russia border is ongoing. In total, four newly built and reconstructed railway stations worth 7.6 billion tenge have been commissioned.
In Uralsk, six sewage pumping stations that had not been repaired for 60 years were modernized and commissioned. Reconstruction of two more sewage pumping stations is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
In addition, two heating mains were modernized at a cost of 11.2 billion tenge, ensuring a stable heat supply for 60,000 residents. A total of 7,000 kilometers of electricity networks were upgraded, reducing their level of deterioration from 82% to 75.4%.
Last year, gross agricultural output reached 320 billion tenge. Since the launch of the Auyl Amanaty program, 1,414 projects have been financed and around 2,000 new jobs have been created.
As part of the regional “Qaladan – auylga” program, more than 1,000 people have relocated to rural areas. All 218 families have been provided with housing and received social support.
The Head of State gave a number of specific instructions aimed at the further development of the region, accelerating the modernization of public utilities infrastructure, and improving the quality of life of the population.
Press Service of the Akim of West Kazakhstan Region
Today, Kazakhstan ranks 24th in the UN E-Government Development Index. The eGov platform has been established, a significant share of widely used public services is already available online, and mobile services continue to develop. Therefore, the large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence set as a priority by the Head of State is a logical next step.
That is why today’s Government meeting addressed the issue from a broader perspective — moving beyond the development of individual digital services towards the creation of an AI-powered ecosystem of public services.
Its key components are already being developed: QazTech is building a unified technological foundation, eGov 3.0 is simplifying public services, eGov GPT is transforming the way people interact with the government, AI offices are transforming Public Service Centers, and eGov Business is bringing services for entrepreneurs together.
The main measure of effectiveness is no longer the number of information systems developed or even the number of services available online. A digital government should be measured by how much time it saves citizens and businesses.
The fewer applications, certificates, queues, manual approvals, and unnecessary steps required to achieve a result, the more successful the digital transformation is.
Do you already have a working MVP or prototype? It’s time to step into the spotlight and showcase your project!
On August 27 at 3:00 PM, Batys Hub is launching Smart City Battle — a competition for practical IT and engineering solutions aimed at addressing current urban challenges and improving the city environment.
🔥 What can participants expect?
🎤 Live pitches — short and focused presentations where every minute counts.
🧠 Jury review and feedback — industry experts will evaluate your project in detail, highlight its strengths, and provide targeted recommendations for further development and scaling.
🤝 Valuable networking — an opportunity to meet like-minded people, find new partners, and strengthen your team.
💰 Prize fund for the best projects:
🥇 1st place: ₸200,000
🥈 2nd place: ₸150,000
🥉 3rd place: ₸100,000
📌 Important details and timeline:
⏳ Application deadline: August 23, 11:59 PM.
📢 Selection results: On August 25, the projects selected for the final pitching round will be announced.
📅 Event date and time: August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
🏛️ Venue: M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, 162 Nursultan Nazarbayev Avenue, 2nd floor, Room 209, Uralsk.
⚠️ Restriction: Winners of competitions organized by Batys Hub in 2026 are not eligible to participate in Smart City Battle.
The event was held with the support of the Department of Digital Technologies of West Kazakhstan Region @digital_bqo and the Center for Information Technologies @cit_uralsk.
🎙️ The finalists presented their projects in three-minute pitches, answered questions, and received expert feedback from the jury members.
🍕 In addition to the packed program, guests enjoyed networking in an informal atmosphere, made new connections, and, of course, enjoyed pizza from @dodopizza.uralsk, which became an essential part of the evening.
The winners of Pizza Pitch were:
🥇 1st place (₸200,000) — QAGAZ
🥈 2nd place (₸150,000) — AQUA CHARGE
🥉 3rd place (₸100,000) — AGRI SENSE
See you at our upcoming events!
Special thanks to our partners @bqu_resmi and @jective.kz for supporting the event and providing the venue 🤝
Kazakhstan continues to implement one of its largest digital infrastructure projects — the construction of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line along the seabed of the Caspian Sea.
Today, the project has entered an active phase: a specialized vessel has begun laying the submarine cable along the Baku–Aktau route.
The new digital backbone will provide an additional high-speed data transmission route between Europe and Asia, improve the reliability of international communication channels, and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a digital hub of Eurasia.
➡️ Swipe through the carousel to learn about the current stage of the project and why it is strategically important for the country.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set specific objectives to increase agricultural productivity through digitalization. A strong example of the use of artificial intelligence can also be seen in the region.
Thanks to hard work and digital solutions, farmers are harvesting 50–70 centners of winter wheat per hectare. Agricultural fields across the region are being automated, while farms are increasingly adopting smart technologies.
Tomorrow School is Kazakhstan’s first AI and programming school based on a peer-to-peer learning model.
In Uralsk, the program will be hosted at M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University with the support of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region.
The program is practice-oriented: participants learn independently, work in teams, build real-world projects, and develop their portfolios throughout the learning process.
💡 What participants can expect:
• Free education
• More than 50 projects for your portfolio
• Go, JavaScript, Rust, and Python
• AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and other fields
• Peer-to-peer learning format
• Community, networking, and 24/7 campus access
📌 Important dates:
Registration: until August 21
Check-In: August 21
“Piscine”: August 24 – September 19
How to apply?
1️⃣ Visit tomorrow-school.ai
2️⃣ Fill out the application form
3️⃣ Complete the selection process and join the program