On November 3, 2026, an international round table entitled “Science and Industry: Mechanics, Robotics, and Technological Solutions for Enterprises in Kazakhstan” was held in Almaty as part of the World Congress of Mechanical Scientists and Engineers (WCMSE-2026).
The discussion brought together scientists, developers, engineers, and executives of industrial enterprises from Kazakhstan and China.
The holding of the round table served as a practical contribution to the implementation of the priorities outlined by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2026. The agenda addressed the objectives of accelerating the country’s industrial and technological development, introducing artificial intelligence, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s domestic scientific and engineering capabilities.
The central theme of the discussion was the integration of science and business through the development of cooperation in which scientific research is aligned with the specific needs of enterprises, while engineering developments are translated into practical applications in production.
Participants discussed the use of robotics, modelling methods, and artificial intelligence to address industrial challenges, as well as the training of engineering professionals.
As part of the event programme, joint projects by the Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Shenyang Institute of Automation, and SIASUN were presented.
The exhibition showcased scientific developments, models, prototypes, and experimental samples of robots, machines, and mechanisms designed for industrial applications.
The joint projects provide the development, manufacturing, industrial testing, and implementation of robotic systems at enterprises in Kazakhstan. The Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering (JIME) acts as the developer of the robots, while the Chinese organizations serve as partners in their manufacturing and industrial testing. The industrial partners and customers include SaryarkaAvtoProm, part of the Allur Group; Semizbay-U, a subsidiary of the National Atomic Company Kazatomprom; and KARLSKRONA, a pump manufacturing plant. This model of cooperation makes it possible to align joint developments with the actual production needs of businesses and prepare them for industrial implementation.
Another highlight of the Congress programme was the opening of the Kazakhstan–China Centre for Prototyping of Machines, Robots and Automation Systems at the Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering.
The Centre is designed to promote joint research and development projects and prepare them for industrial application. Its infrastructure provides a foundation for further cooperation between research organizations, technology partners, and industrial enterprises.
WCMSE-2026 is being held in Almaty from November 3 to 5, bringing together more than 500 participants from 18 countries. The Congress is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the 35th anniversary of the National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the 95th anniversary of the birth of Academician Umirbek Joldasbekov.