REPRESENTATIVES OF KARAGANDA INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATED IN THE REPUBLICAN FORUM "CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – 2026"

On July 4, 2026, the Republican Forum "Corporate Management and Digital Transformation – 2026" was held in Kyzylorda at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University.

Representing Karaganda Industrial University, Mayra Khomarovna Abenova, Head of the Internal Audit Service, and Rymgul Kuatkyzy Zhaslan, Corporate Secretary, took part in the forum.

The forum brought together representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, university leaders, members of boards of directors, corporate secretaries, heads of internal audit services, compliance officers, and experts in corporate governance, digital transformation, and risk management.

The opening remarks were delivered by Nauryzbay Baikadamov, Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Zhardem Kurmangaziyev, Executive Director of the Central Asian Association of Corporate Secretaries.

During the plenary session, leading national experts presented reports on current trends in corporate governance and digital transformation. The speakers included Erlan Abil, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University; Zhardem Kurmangaziyev, Executive Director of the Central Asian Association of Corporate Secretaries; Dauren Akshalov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy; Anar Tuleubayeva, Deputy Chair of the Association for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan; Marzhan Sadykova, Business Trainer at ICFM UK Kazakhstan; Aziza Shuzheyeva, Chairwoman of the Management Board of TechnoWomen; Arna Kusainova, Labour Relations Expert; Nurseit Torgyn, ESG and Risk Management Expert; and other distinguished specialists.

Particular attention was given to the development of corporate governance in higher education institutions, the implementation of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, the improvement of internal audit systems, risk management and compliance practices, as well as enhancing the transparency and effectiveness of university governance. The forum served as an important platform for exchanging best practices, fostering professional dialogue, and strengthening cooperation among Kazakhstan's higher education institutions.

The participation of Karaganda Industrial University representatives in such events contributes to the implementation of modern management approaches, the development of a strong corporate culture, and the continuous improvement of the University's governance system.