Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, visited Astana on October 23, 2026, to discuss international cooperation in artificial intelligence and Kazakhstan’s ambitions to develop as a center for Physical AI.
During the visit, held at the invitation of Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Huang visited alem.ai, the International Center for Artificial Intelligence in Astana. He was briefed on Kazakhstan’s national AI strategy, computing infrastructure, technology ecosystem, and innovations developed by local technology companies.
Discussions focused on the application of AI in industry, energy, transport, and robotics, the development of high-performance computing infrastructure, and the training of qualified specialists.
Kazakhstan aims to leverage its energy resources, industrial capacity, strategic geographic position, and growing technology ecosystem to advance Physical AI. These strengths create opportunities to modernize industry, improve productivity, and develop new high-tech sectors.
The visit also highlighted the progress of Kazakhstan’s technology companies, their potential to compete in international markets, and initiatives to strengthen AI education and technical expertise.
Jensen Huang’s visit marks an important step in expanding Kazakhstan’s international technology partnerships, advancing the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, and strengthening the country’s position in the global digital economy.
