On April 8, 2025, the International Engineering and Technology University hosted the official opening of the scientific-practical conference "Science 2025: Youth Energy", held as part of the traditional Science Week with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The event began with a welcoming speech by the Rector of the International Engineering and Technology University, Assoc. Prof. Gulnar Sarsenbekova, corresponding member of the National Engineering Academy of Kazakhstan. In her address, the Rector emphasized the importance of science and education as key priorities of national policy. She also noted that, in line with the directives the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan is taking concrete steps to stimulate scientific activity. In particular, the recently adopted Law "On Science and Technology" (entered into force in 2024) laid the foundation for the development of scientific infrastructure, stronger integration between science, education, and industry, and especially support for young researchers, through targeted grants, scholarships, and mentoring programs.

She also conveyed a message of greetings from Academician Bakhytzhan Zhumagulov, President of the National Engineering Academy, and State Prize laureate, who praised the university’s role in forming a new generation of engineers and researchers.

Mr. Zhang Wei, Science Consul of the People`s Republic of China, also addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of international scientific cooperation and expressing readiness to strengthen academic ties between Chinese and Kazakhstani universities. He congratulated all participants on Science Day and wished them fruitful work.

One of the key presentations of the session was delivered by Prof. Bagdat Teltayev, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan. He stated: "All decisions in science and education must be made in favor of students. There is a strong drive for knowledge at this university - and this is the foundation for training the next generation of highly qualified engineers."

Other speakers included:

• Prof. Maktagali Bektemesov, Director of the Institute of Information and Computational Technologies;
• Prof. Wan Ismahanisa (MARA, Malaysia) with an online lecture on "Social and Humanitarian Sciences in the Era of Digitalization and Globalization";
• Prof. Jacek Cieslik (AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland), who shared his university’s experience in cooperation with Kazakhstan.

The plenary session marked the start of an eventful Science Week program, which will continue until April 11 and feature exhibitions, student poster sessions, open lectures, and a roundtable discussion on student engagement in research.