Within Winter School–2026, on the topic “Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Quality and the New Role of the Teacher,” the Department of Economics and Business at MITU held an educational and methodological conference of the section
“Artificial Intelligence in Economic Education, Science, and Practice.”

The event brought together the academic staff of the department and was aimed at discussing current issues related to the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence into economic education, research activities, and practice-oriented student training.

A welcoming presentation on methodological approaches to implementing educational programs in economics under conditions of digital transformation was delivered by Candidate of Economic Sciences, Head of the Department, Zhuldus Tursunovna Dildebayeva.

During the conference, Professor of the department, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Manatzhan Ashimkulovna Tleuzhanova, presented a report “Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Fundamentals to Innovations,” highlighting key directions for the application of AI in the educational process.

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Aigul Nurpeisovna Toksanova spoke about the scientific achievements of the department and prospects for their development in the era of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the role of digital tools in enhancing research potential.

The practical focus of the conference was strengthened by a presentation from lecturer Akmaral Kaiyrbekovna Ilyas on the use of artificial intelligence in analyzing cryptocurrencies and digital assets, including methodological recommendations for students.

Special attention to educational and advising activities in the context of AI development was given by lecturer and senior advisor Asiya Muratovna Doskaranova, highlighting the role of AI in student support and in developing their digital and professional competencies.

The session was concluded by Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Sedep Toktamuratovna Mirzhakipova, who presented a report on the implementation of the ACCA program, its current status, and key results.

Thus, the Department of Economics and Business at МETU successfully completed the work of the educational and methodological conference section within Winter School–2026, summing up the discussions and outlining further directions for the development of economic education in the context of digitalization and active implementation of artificial intelligence.