Introduction
From October 2–4, 2025, Astana will host Digital Bridge 2025, the largest technology and AI forum in Central Eurasia. This year, the event will expand its format: in addition to the three main days, it will feature AI Week — a series of lectures, workshops, and discussions with leading corporations and international organizations (source).
The central theme of the forum is Generative Nation, reflecting Kazakhstan’s strategic course towards building a knowledge society, developing human capital, and creating world-class innovations.
Generative Nation: Kazakhstan’s new course
“Generative Nation is Kazakhstan’s strategic course aimed at training specialists in artificial intelligence, supporting national startup projects, and forming global partnerships. Our goal is to consolidate Kazakhstan’s role as a key innovation hub of Eurasia,” emphasized Digital Bridge CEO Dania Akhmetova.
The concept focuses on long-term transformation of the economy and education, creating a society that not only uses technologies but also develops its own solutions.
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Six Bridges of the Forum
The program of Digital Bridge 2025 is built around six thematic “bridges”:
- Startups Bridge — connecting startups with investors ;
- Tech Bridge — technologies, data, and infrastructure;
- Global Bridge — international cooperation and exports;
- Gov Bridge — dialogue between government and business;
- Talent Bridge — digital skills and future education;
- Creative Bridge — AI’s impact on culture and media.
Key Events
Among the highlights of Digital Bridge 2025:
- the opening of the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai;
- the AI Council chaired by the President of Kazakhstan with international experts;
- the Astana Hub Battle with a prize fund of $100,000;
- panel sessions, keynotes, and fireside chats.
The exhibition space will showcase:
- robotics — humanoid robots, drones, and rovers;
- art zone — AI-powered photo zones, generative illustrations, and installations;
- game dev zone — game testing, demos, and an esports arena.
The forum will culminate with the adoption of Kazakhstan’s first AI Manifesto, created with the help of artificial intelligence.
Conclusion
Digital Bridge 2025 will bring together technology companies, researchers, startups, and government institutions. The Generative Nation concept and the adoption of the AI Manifesto confirm Kazakhstan’s ambition to take a leading position in AI and digital economy development across Eurasia.
Sources
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