29-30 October, 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 a leading driver of change in secondary education in Kazakhstan. Since 2008, we have developed innovative educational programs, assessment systems, and educational resources for teacher training that are being 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, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss and address pressing issues in education.

Conference Hall
2
days
1390
participants
24
international speakers
48
speakers from Kazakhstan
37
thematic sessions

Important Dates

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Registration Start
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Abstract Submission Start
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Abstract Submission Deadline
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Notification of Abstract Acceptance
October, 29 - 30
XV NIS Conference 2026

Program

9:30 - 10:00
Conference Opening
10:00 - 11:30
Plenary Session/ Keynote Speeches
11:30 - 11:45
Break
11:45 - 13:00
Thematic Sections, Q&A Sessions
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Plenary Session
15:15 - 16:30
Thematic Sections, masterclasses
16:30 - 16:45
Break
16:45 – 18:00
Panel Discussion

Speakers of Past Conferences

Toju Duke

Toju Duke

Founder and CEO, Bedrock AI, Diverse AI, United Kingdom

Kok-Sing Tang

Kok-Sing Tang

Professor at Curtin University, Australia

Ryan S. Baker

Ryan S. Baker

Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Education at Adelaide University and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, USA

Frank Marangos

Frank Marangos

Founder and CEO, of OINOS Educational Services, and Host of the “Frankly Speaking,” radio talk show, and podcast (I-Heart Media), USA

Dan Fitzpatrick

Dan Fitzpatrick

Author of a book on Artificial Intelligence in Education. Teacher. Expert in the field of AI in education, United Kingdom

Remсo Feskens

Remсo Feskens

Director of CitoLab at Stichting Cito, Netherlands

Eric C. K. Cheng

Eric C. K. Cheng

Vice President of Yew Chung College of Early Education, Hong Kong

Marsha Richardson

Marsha Richardson

Senior Lecturer and Director, School and Mental Health Counseling Program, Human Development and Quantitative Methods Division, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Information for Speakers

Information will be available soon.

NIS Korme Exhibition

The conference includes exhibition of publishing houses and digital technologies, which traditionally becomes a key point of attraction for participants.

Every year, the exhibition brings together more than 1,000 guests, including teachers, school principals, representatives of government agencies and international organizations. This is a unique opportunity to present your products, establish professional connections and be at the center of current educational trends.

We invite you to become an exhibition owner! Show your products, talk about your solutions and become part of the community shaping the future of education.

Exhibition
Technology

Strategic Partners

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Contacts

Address:

Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Nura District Khussein ben Talal str., building 21/1