On October 29–30, 2026, representatives from the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand and the Kazakhstani education sector took part in the international Global Talent Forum.
The event, organized by the "El-yurt Umidi" Foundation under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, focused on the development of human capital, international education, and the training of qualified personnel in the context of global changes. The forum brought together representatives from government bodies, international organizations, leading universities, educational centers, and the business community from various countries.
Abay Rakhmet, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Center for International Programs" under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was among the key participants in the plenary sessions. He provided a detailed overview of the country’s experience in training personnel abroad, including the implementation of the "Bolashak" international scholarship program and various scientific internship programs. The speaker also outlined the Center’s core activities, as well as strategic initiatives aimed at expanding academic mobility and training specialists for priority sectors of the economy.
During the thematic sessions, forum participants discussed current trends in the global educational landscape, the training of specialists for high-tech sectors, the expansion of inter-university cooperation, and the creation of conditions to facilitate the reintegration of graduates from foreign universities into their home countries. Experts placed particular emphasis on workforce development in fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, medicine, energy, and other strategically important areas. A distinct focus of the discussions was the strengthening of academic ties and the establishment of effective mechanisms for sharing best practices.
The Global Talent Forum in Samarkand has opened up new opportunities for international cooperation in the educational, scientific, and humanitarian spheres. The discussions held there helped expand ties between relevant institutions and launch joint initiatives aimed at unlocking the potential of young people and training a new generation of specialists in Central Asia. Meanwhile, the active participation of the delegation from Kazakhstan served to further strengthen bilateral relations and foster a constructive dialogue regarding human capital.
