On October 2, 2026, Astana IT University in Astana will host the X Central Asian International Forum on Education Quality Assurance under the theme “Enhancing Quality in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies: New Horizons in Education”, dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR).

The Forum will bring together representatives from Kazakhstan, Central Asian and European countries, leaders of international organizations and universities, members of the academic community, and independent experts.

Participants in the opening of the Forum's Plenary Session will include:

Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Sayasat Nurbek;
Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Akmaral Alnazarova;
President of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) – Daniela Cristina Ghițulică;
Rector of Astana IT University – Altair Akhmetov;
Director General of IAAR – Alina Zhumagulova.

CONTACTS:
www.iaar.agency
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+7 777 122 62 26

Date: October 2, 2026
Venue: Astana IT University, 55/11 Mangilik El Ave.
Registration: 09:00
Forum starts: 09:30
Admission: Free.