Alatau: Government talks on AI innovation center and Network School

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Published 11 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 27 Jul 2026

Kazakh Prime Minister Wolegas Bektenow met with Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan to discuss an international innovation center in Akmola Oblast, with plans to expand to Alatau city. Key topics included artificial intelligence, specialist training, and tech start-up support. Organizers also discussed an AI film festival and a network country meeting under the International AI & Digital Bridges Forum.

Key facts

• Prime Minister Wolegas Bektenow met Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School.
• Planned international innovation center in Akmola Oblast, expanding to Alatau.
• Focus on AI, specialist training, and start-up support.
• Network School is a privately funded international tech community project.
• Concept for a Network Tech City near Alatau with modular structures.

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1. 政府总理会见“Network School”国际技术社区创始人哈通社 · 27 Jul 2026 · ZH