21 December 2026 — Day 1

Conference Opening

Plenary Session

Presentation of the main results and achievements of the EduFusion NSG project.

University Tour

Visit to the Agrotechnopark

Opening of the Inclusive Education Room

Presentation of opportunities and practices for creating an inclusive educational environment.

Thematic Sessions

1.     Government Policy and Institutional Reforms in Higher Education.

2.     University–Industry Collaboration Models and the Development of Educational Ecosystems.

3.     Innovations in Educational Content and the Development of Future Skills.

Round Table

«Faculty Professional Development and Evaluation of the Results of the EduFusion NSG Project Implementation»

The round table will focus on discussing the intermediate results of the project, exchanging views with external stakeholders and representatives of the project's target groups, and identifying challenges and opportunities for further improvement of project activities.

Inclusive Component of the Conference

Discussion of equal access to quality education, the development of an inclusive educational environment, and the creation of conditions for the meaningful participation of diverse groups of students and faculty members.

22 December 2026 — Day 2

Study Visits

Visits to farms, enterprises, and project partner organizations in Astana.

Presentation of practices of university engagement and collaboration with industry partners.

Review of the Interim Outcomes of the Conference

Discussion of participants’ proposals and recommendations.

23 December 2026 — Day 3

Hybrid Master Classes

Master classes and presentations of innovative educational practices will be held at Karaganda National Research University named after аcademician Ye.A. Buketov (Karaganda, Kazakhstan).

Participants will have the opportunity to join selected events remotely.