The International Scientific and Practical Conference "Innovative development of food, light industry and hospitality industry 2026" was held in ATU.

The conference brought together Kazakhstani and foreign scientists, representatives of universities, research organizations and businesses to discuss modern scientific and technological challenges, prospects for interdisciplinary research and innovation in production.

The first Vice-rector of ATU, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Baurzhan Nurakhmetov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

The plenary session, moderated by ATU Vice Rector for Science and Innovation, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Aigul Taeva, was devoted to key areas of technological development and international scientific cooperation.

The following speakers made plenary presentations:

Rimma Elemanova — Vice-rector for Research at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov (Kyrgyzstan). The presentation addressed issues of interdisciplinary research, the development of engineering education and international scientific cooperation.
Almaz Sharman — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, President of the Kazakh Academy of Nutrition and the Academy of Preventive Medicine (Kazakhstan). He presented the prospects of using artificial intelligence in the field of nutrition and human health.
Mustafa Murat Kizanlykli is a professor, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism at Ankara Haji Bayram Veli University (Turkey). He considered the possibilities of using artificial intelligence in the hospitality industry, the international experience of digitalization and modern technological challenges of the industry.
Galiya Akimbekova — Doctor of Economics, Professor, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Economics of the Agro-Industrial Complex and Rural Development (Kazakhstan). She presented an analysis of the food security of Kazakhstan and the provision of basic products to the population.
Bauyrzhan Amirkhanov — General Director of the company "DOCUMENT.KZ " (Kazakhstan). He highlighted the practical aspects of the introduction of digital technologies, digital twins and intelligent quality management systems in industrial production.

During the scientific discussion, special attention was paid to the integration of science and production, the development of international research projects, the introduction of artificial intelligence and the training of engineering personnel for high-tech sectors of the economy.

The conference continued in six thematic sections, where the results of scientific research were presented and promising areas for the development of the food and light industry, the hospitality industry and education were discussed.

Following the results of the conference, a resolution was adopted defining priority areas for further research, scientific cooperation and the introduction of innovative developments.

The International Conference has become an important platform for strengthening scientific ties, exchanging best practices and forming new initiatives aimed at developing Kazakhstan's technological and innovative potential.