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Kazakhstan Showcases National AI Pavilion at UN Summit in Geneva
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Kazakhstan Showcases National AI Pavilion at UN Summit in Geneva

From The Astana Times · () English

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  • Kazakhstan is showcasing its national AI pavilion at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, positioning itself as a Eurasian hub for AI and digital technologies.
  • The pavilion highlights Kazakhstan's digital transformation over 25 years, featuring innovation, GovTech, and data center infrastructure, including incentives for tech companies and achievements in digital governance.
  • The event aims to attract investment and partnerships, with Kazakhstan's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development leading the delegation and meeting with international officials.

Kazakhstan is actively promoting itself as a burgeoning center for artificial intelligence and digital innovation on the global stage. At the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, the nation has established a national pavilion under the banner "Kazakhstan โ€“ AI and Digital Hub of Eurasia."

The pavilion, located at the Palexpo exhibition center, offers a comprehensive look at Kazakhstan's digital ecosystem, cultivated over more than two decades. It is segmented into three key areas: the Innovation Cluster, GovTech, and Data Center Valley. The Innovation Cluster spotlights Astana Hub, the country's largest innovation ecosystem, emphasizing attractive incentives for technology firms such as a zero-percent tax rate, digital nomad programs, and streamlined visa processes.

The GovTech section demonstrates Kazakhstan's commitment to data-driven public administration and AI integration in government services. The country boasts significant achievements, including a high ranking in the World Bank's GovTech Maturity Index and the UN's E-Government Development Index. Kazakhstan currently provides over 1,300 public services online and operates more than 450 AI agents on its National AI Platform.

Furthermore, the Data Center Valley exhibit outlines plans for a one-gigawatt hyperscale AI infrastructure platform. This project, situated near a major energy hub, is designed to meet the escalating demand for AI computing power. The initiative underscores Kazakhstan's ambition to become a key player in the global AI infrastructure landscape.

We are pleased that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev is with us during the UN Digital Week in Geneva. Kazakhstanโ€™s national pavilion at this exhibition is another confirmation that w

โ€” Doreen Bogdan-MartinSecretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), commenting on Kazakhstan's participation and its expanding cooperation with the ITU.
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