ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – December 4, 2025. The International Engineering and Technology University (METU), together with the Almaty Youth Policy Department, hosted the traditional IV International “Hiring & Innovation Forum METU”.

The forum focused on uniting the university, business and artificial intelligence to prepare specialists for the new industrial era.

The event was opened by METU Rector Darkhan Akpanbetov and the Head of the Almaty Youth Policy Department Kazdenbek Aziz. Participants discussed the skills of future engineers, the impact of AI technologies on education and business, and ways to integrate innovations into academic programs.

The forum brought together over 70 employers and partners interested in talent acquisition and in co-developing relevant educational solutions with METU.

A key highlight of the forum was the Student Innovation Exhibition — a dynamic showcase of ideas and prototypes. Future engineers presented solutions for the real sector, ranging from smart technologies to digital models capable of transforming industry. Guests actively interacted with the authors, exploring opportunities for practical implementation.

As part of the event, METU launched the AI METU HUB — Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering, a new platform designed to prepare engineers and accelerate AI projects.

In addition, a strategic cooperation memorandum was signed between METU and the Alliance for Innovation and Industrial Development to support the integration of university-developed technologies into the national economy.

Conclusion: METU demonstrates how the synergy of education, business and artificial intelligence shapes the specialists of the future and accelerates Kazakhstan’s innovative development.