«Football and Education: Modern Digital Technologies» took place at Astana IT University, uniting experts from the IT sphere, sports management, and coaching

Participants discussed how modern digital tools are transforming football infrastructure, enhancing professional competencies, and improving the management of training processes.

Speakers shared their experiences and insights on integrating IT into football and other sports:

  • Olzhas Abraev (Sport Plus Qazaqstan) on the digitalization of football, its challenges, and opportunities;
  • Zhibek Isaeva (Al-Farabi KazNU) on the importance of online education for the sports industry;
  • Tursynzada Kuangaliyeva (Academy of Physical Culture and Mass Sports) on the digital transformation of the sports industry;
  • Murat Eleupov (AFL, Socca Asia), Magerram Magerramov (Mazhilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan), Anton Lysyak (Freedom QJ League), Aygul Bakirova (sports lawyer), Adilet Mukushev (KFF), Kasymzhan Mukataev (UEFA jury member, blogger), and Timur Kamashev (“Yarysh”) spoke about developing grassroots football, legal support, media initiatives, and collaboration with government agencies.

The conference inspired participants and guests to pursue new projects and partnerships, further strengthening the role of IT technologies in the development of sports in Kazakhstan and beyond.