🤖 Smart Minds, Smart Machines in AI Life

Hosted by the School of Computer Science and Mathematics (SCSM) & GDG on Campus KIMEP

Welcome to the definitive AI event of 2026. We are transforming KIMEP University into a hub of future intelligence for two full days. Whether you are a developer, a creative, or a business strategist, this is where you define your place in the AI era.

📅 Event Roadmap

Day 1: The AI Experience & Challenge (Feb 27) Focus: Hands-on Innovation & Competition

• 09:45 | Grand Opening: Strategic Vision by Dr. Chan Young Bang, President of KIMEP University.

• 10:00 | Keynote: "AI in Our World" – Ethics, Impact, and Reality.

• 11:00 | Tech Workshop Rotations:

  • 🧪 AI Prompt Lab (Mastering ChatGPT/Gemini) 

  • 🎨 Generative Art Booth (Nano Banana Pro) 

  • 🤖 Simple Robotics & Teachable Machine(Notebook LM)

• 12:00 - 17:00 | 🏆 THE KIMEP AI CHALLENGE (Hackathon Start)

  • Teams will race to solve real-world problems in 3 tracks:

    1. Mathematics & Physics

    2. Cybersecurity & Networking

    3. IoT & Robotics

Day 2: Industry Innovation & Career Growth (Feb 28) Focus: Industry Giants, Networking & Finals

• 09:45 | Welcome Address: Prof. Damian A. Riviez, VP of Academic Affairs.

• 10:00 | 💎 Industry Keynote: "AI in Kazakhstan" – Insights from leading FinTech, Telecom & Startup Giants(Speakers TBD).

• 11:00 | Faculty & Expert Panel: Deep dive into KIMEP's AI Initiative.

• 14:00 | Breakout Sessions (Parallel Tracks):

  • 📉 AI for Business: Leveraging Data for Strategy.

  • 🎓 AI in Education: Tools for the Future.

  • ⚖️ AI Safety & Ethics: Navigating the Risks.

  • 🐍 Intro to Python & AI Tools.

• 14:00 | 🏁 AI Challenge Finals: Top 5 Finalist Teams present to Industry Judges.

• 15:45 | Award Ceremony: Crowning the champions.

🔥 Interactive Zones (Running All Day)

Don't just listen—experience it.

• 🚀 AI Startup Booths: Meet the founders building the future.

• 👓 VR/AR Corner: Step into immersive realities.

• 🎨 AI Art Gallery: Create poems and art with code.

• 💼 Future Careers Corner: Connect with SCSM faculty and student clubs.

🏆 Why Attend?

• For Devs: Compete in the KIMEP AI Challenge and win big.

• For Students: Network with speakers from Top Tech companies (Google, Microsoft, Amazon invited).

• For Everyone: Witness the future of "Smart Machines" firsthand.

📍 Venue: KIMEP University (Great Hall & Hall #1) 🎟️ RSVP is Mandatory for Campus Access.

(GDG on Campus KIMEP is a proud co-organizer of this SCSM flagship initiative.)