Block – INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
Al Farabi Hall

Regional Kazakhstani Session: Technical University: Transition from Science to Industry
Recently, Kazakhstan has revised its conceptual vision of the model of higher education, identifying a special place in the strategy of strengthening the intellectual potential of the country for technical educational institutions and the process of transforming multidisciplinary universities into research universities.
The Kazakhstan session is be devoted to discussing the evolution of the model of technical education, the transformation of universities and the role of rectors in achieving successful integration of science, business and production in the context of modern industry requirements.


Block – INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
Independence Hall

Energy Companies: Transformation Models
In a fast-changing industry, energy companies need to adopt new operating models, enter new markets and businesses, and capture new growth opportunities. On the other hand, the energy transformation is changing the structure of the global energy sector. What are the main trends for the transformation of energy giants? Energy corporations are exploring new renewable energy sources, how does this issue affect to the modern models of energy companies?


Block – ENERGY & SOCIETY
Abay Hall

Climate Change: Beyond Government Regulation
There is no doubt that the global climate is changing. The average annual temperature increase causes deglaciation and the rise of the global ocean level. In this regard, the consistent activity of oil and gas companies aimed at minimizing the impact on the environment is of great importance. The leading industry players have achieved some success in combating climate change but this experience requires further proliferation, development, and multi stakeholder cooperation.