At the AI & Digital Bridge Forum in Astana, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with representatives of major global technology and investment companies. They expressed interest in the Data Center Valley project in Ekibastuz. During a meeting with NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredian, Tokayev highlighted the significance of the agreements signed with NVIDIA and Firebird for the project’s implementation. Kazakhstan already has two supercomputing clusters based on NVIDIA technologies. The two sides also discussed training specialists and further developing the technology ecosystem. Lebaredian praised the progress Kazakhstan has made in developing its AI infrastructure.
The President of Kazakhstan also held a meeting with William Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic. The company is interested in participating in the Data Center Valley project, which will create infrastructure for AI, cloud computing and digital services. The two sides also discussed potential investments in fintech, e-commerce, software and AI. The President spoke about the development of a domestic technology ecosystem in Kazakhstan. It is built around Astana Hub, Alem.ai and Qazaq AI Research University. The main goal is to foster the emergence of homegrown technology companies capable of competing in the global market, such as Higgsfield AI.
As part of the forum, the Head of State met with a UAE delegation. Tokayev highly valued cooperation with Presight AI in implementing projects aimed at developing supercomputing infrastructure, Smart City and a national traffic video monitoring system. The two sides also discussed opportunities for G42 to participate in the Data Center Valley project. In recognition of their contribution to the development of bilateral relations, Tokayev presented the Order of Dostyk, Second Class, to UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health Mansoor Al Mansoori.
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