Panel Discussion
Panelists:
- Moderator: Prof. Essam ShehabActing Dean, School of Engineering
Nazarbayev University - Prof. Bjorn BirgissonVice Provost for Research and Innovation
Nazarbayev University - Prof. Yusuf AltintasDistinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia - Canada - Pierre LutzIndustrial Director
Alstom - Aksel SchmidtOperations Director
Air Liquide - Shynggys MukhamedkaliDirector, Product Management
Wabtec Kazakhstan
Industry–Academia Panel Discussion
Made in Kazakhstan: Can We Build a Manufacturing Nation?
Made in Kazakhstan: Can We Build a Manufacturing Nation?
This high-level panel will bring together prominent industry and academic leaders to explore Kazakhstan’s potential to become a competitive manufacturing nation. The discussion will examine the country’s opportunities, challenges and strategic priorities, including industrial innovation, advanced technologies, workforce development, investment and stronger collaboration between universities, government and industry. Panellists will share practical insights and propose pathways for transforming Kazakhstan’s research capabilities and natural resources into sustainable, high-value manufacturing.
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 11:15 - 12:30
Venue: C-3 Red Hall
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 11:15 - 12:30
Venue: C-3 Red Hall
23rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research
Transforming the Future of Advanced and Digital Manufacturing Engineering in Central Asia
(ICMR2026)
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 11:15 - 12:30
Venue: C-3 Red Hall
(ICMR2026)
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 11:15 - 12:30
Venue: C-3 Red Hall
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