On November 29, a scientific hackathon was organized at Yessenov University as part of the “Yessenov Forum: Sustainable Meanings”.
As part of the forum, a foresight session was held, bringing together leading experts from all sectors of the Mangystau region’s economy. Specialists explored global trends in scientific, technological, and innovative industrial development across eight key areas and discussed their integration into the regional economy. The following topics were addressed:
Prospects for hydrogen energy, oil refining, and ecological sustainability;
Technologies for water desalination and purification;
Recycling technologies and systems, sustainable development in logistics;
Ecology of the Caspian Sea and ecosystem monitoring;
Implementation of project management methods in public administration, interpretation, and analysis of big data;
Current issues and trends in urbanization;
Economic, managerial, and legal aspects;
Tourism, service industries, and the cultural heritage industry;
Synergy of science and practice in pedagogical education.
During the foresight session, experts sought to identify key directions for the development of the Mangystau region over the next 5–10 years and highlighted sectors requiring financial support. The session’s outcomes will be reviewed at a Scientific Council meeting and forwarded as recommendations to the Scientific Council under the Mangystau Region Akimat.
This forum became a vital platform for generating ideas and solutions aimed at ensuring the region’s sustainable development.