October 29-30, 2026
XV NIS Conference 2026
Development of human capital for the economy of the future: the role of school education
About Conference
AEO "Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools" is the leading engine of change in secondary education in Kazakhstan. Since 2008, we have developed innovative educational programs, assessment systems, and educational resources for teacher training, which are distributed throughout the education system in Kazakhstan.
Our International Conference is an important event for reformers interested in the future of secondary education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia as a whole. The conference attracts a global audience of leaders, thinkers, politicians, and practitioners to discuss and solve current issues in education.
2
days
1390
participants
24
international speakers
48
Kazakhstan speakers
37
thematic sessions
Important Dates
TBA
Registration starts
TBA
Call for Abstracts
TBA
Abstract Submission Deadline
TBA
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
October 29-30
XV NIS Conference 2026
Program
09:00 - 10:00
Participant Registration
10:30 - 11:30
Conference Opening
10:00 - 11:30
Plenary Session
11:30 - 11:45
Break
11:45 - 13:00
Thematic Sections
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Plenary Session
15:15 - 16:30
Thematic Sections
16:30 - 16:45
Break
16:45 - 18:00
Discussion Session
09:30 - 10:00
Brief Overview of the First Day of the Conference
10:00 - 11:15
Key Speakers' Presentations
11:30 - 13:00
Thematic Sections
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Thematic Sections, Question-Answer Sessions
15:15 - 15:30
Break
15:30 - 16:45
Thematic Sections, Master Classes
16:45 - 17:00
Break
17:00 - 17:45
Conference Closing Ceremony
Speakers of Past Conferences
Toju Duke
Founder and CEO, Bedrock AI, Diverse AI, UK
Kok-Sing Tang
Professor, Curtin University, Australia
Ryan S. Baker
Professor of AI and Education at the University of Adelaide, USA
Frank Marangos
Founder and CEO of OINOS Educational Services, USA
Information for Speakers
Information will be available later
NIS Korme Exhibition
An exhibition of publishers and digital technologies will be held within the framework of the conference, which traditionally becomes a key point of attraction for participants.
Every year the exhibition gathers more than 2000 guests, including teachers, school principals, representatives of state structures and international organizations. This is a unique opportunity to present your developments, establish professional connections and be at the center of current educational trends.
We invite you to become a participant in the exhibition!
Show your products, talk about your solutions and become part of the community shaping the future of education.
Submit your application now!
Strategic Partners
Contacts
Address:
Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Yesil District Husein bin Talal str., building 21/1