The topic of sustainable and social development of Kazakhstan was discussed on AFD panel session “New Kazakhstan in the Era of 4IR”
The Affiliate Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Kazakhstan conducted the panel session on the topic of “New Kazakhstan in the Era of 4IR”. The topic of discussion is sustainable and social development of Kazakhstan, as well as Industry 4.0, as a new opportunity to the innovative development of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Participants of the discussion talked about global tendency in new technologies, taking into consideration of contemporary political realities.
In the speech of the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Kairat Kelimbetov has noted that implementation and application of new technologies are based on the global tendency of Industry 4.0. which includes transformation of horizontal and vertical procedures between the participants.
Moreover, about the big opportunities of the Affiliate Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution were stated in the performance of Head of Network and Partnerships, Member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum Sebastian Backup.
Therefore, Vincenzo Aquaro who is a Head of Digital Government Department, DPIDG / UN DESA claimed that UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs closely interacts with Kazakhstan on the issues of the regulatory sandbox mechanism in Kazakhstan.
Max Zhao Xu – CEO of Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan considers that nowadays company “Huawei” actively takes participation in the development of information system of Kazakhstan by implementation of 4G/5G technologies.
Abdrasilov Arman, Chairman of the Board “National Infocommunication Holding “Zerde” noted that current digitalization is a key element of every citizen’s life.
Meyer Sandy Frucher – Former Vice Chairman of Nasdaq and Nasdaq Representative on the Board of Directors shared his experience in the implementation of Industry 4.0. and its effect on the US economy.
Ivan Zaitsev, Market Access Director, OneWeb noted that for the accelerated transition to Industry 4.0. new advanced digital methods and tools are needed for Kazakhstan.
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The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction that began operations in 2018. In accordance with the Development Strategy until 2025, the key task of the AIFC is to consolidate as a universal platform connecting the countries of the EAEU, Central Asia and the Caucasus. www.aifc.kz
Tech Hub AIFC – a division of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), whose task is to promote the development of a startup ecosystem, the venture industry market, e-commerce, corporate innovation and new technological directions in Kazakhstan (FinTech, GovTech, SatelliteTech, Industry 4.0. и etc.). Together with international partners, Tech Hub conducts programs to support market players, facilitates the structuring of venture deals and testing of new fintech solutions within the regulatory sandbox of the AIFC jurisdiction. www.tech.aifc.kz
The affiliated Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) was launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) jointly with the AIFC and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ICDIAP RK) in July 2021. Within the framework of the affiliated 4PR Center in Kazakhstan, Tech Hub, the AIFC implements the direction of Industry 4.0 and provides exclusive opportunities and resources.
