The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) will host the international roundtable "National and Global AI Governance: Perspectives from the U.S. and Kazakhstan." This event is organized in collaboration with the Institute of Digital Engineering and Technology at Satbayev University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) and the School of Law and Public Policy at Narxoz University (Almaty, Kazakhstan).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing policy issues worldwide, with implications for economic growth, international cooperation, and global security. This event recognizes the importance of shared knowledge and international collaboration and aims to foster dialogue between leading experts from the United States and Kazakhstan. It aligns with commitments made at the UN Future Summit and within the Global Digital Compact.
Opening and Welcoming Remarks: 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Mark C. Elliott, Vice Provost for International Affairs, and Mark Schwartz Professor of Chinese and Inner Asian History, Harvard University
Eve Blau, Director, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, and Adjunct Professor of the History of Urban Form, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education, Republic of Kazakhstan
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding: 10:20-10:30 a.m.
Panel 1: AI In Higher Education, 10:30-11:10 a.m.
Aibolat Abitbekov, Vice-Chairman of the Language Policy Committee, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Visiting Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management
Impact of AI on Workforce Development and Educational Needs
Tanya Zlateva, Dean, Metropolitan College & Extended Education, Professor of the Practice, Computer Science and Education Director, Information Security, Center for Reliable Information Systems & Cyber Security
AI-Powered Educational Tools: A New Frontier for Academic Excellence
Ryskhan Satybaldiyevа, Professor, Department of Cybersecurity, Information Processing and Storage, Satbayev University
Coffee Break: 11:10-11:30 a.m.
Panel 2: AI and Geopolitics: National Strategies and Global Challenges, 11:30-12:20 p.m.
Kazakhstan’s National Strategy on AI: Three Approaches to Development and Strategic Opportunities
Medeu Kurmangali, Professor, Ph.D., School of Law and Public Policy, Narxoz University,
Fatima Kukeyeva, Professor of the Faculty of International Relations, al-Farabi KazNU, Director of the Center of American Studies
The Shifting U.S. AI Governance Approach
Justin B. Bullock, VP of Policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) Washington, DC, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at GGI
Closing Remarks: 12:20-12:30 p.m.
Sponsorship
This event is organized in collaboration with the Institute of Digital Engineering and Technology at Satbayev University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) and the School of Law and Public Policy at Narxoz University (Almaty, Kazakhstan).
Accessibility
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.
