Erasmus+ Regional Information Day and Conference “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education”

On 21–22 May 2026, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan (NEO KZ), with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency, is organizing the Erasmus+ Regional Information Day and the conference “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” at Seifullin University in Astana.

21 May – Erasmus+ Regional Information Day dedicated to the impact of the programme on the development of higher education in Central Asian countries and best practices of participation.

22 May – Conference “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” with the participation of invited experts from the European Union. The discussion will focus on the impact of AI on higher education systems in Central Asian countries.

Objectives of the event:

• Raise awareness of available funding opportunities and key priority areas of the Erasmus+ programme
• Present recommendations for developing competitive project proposals, as well as guidance on project implementation and management
• Facilitate regional networking and partnerships by creating a platform to connect, exchange experience, and identify potential partners for the implementation of regional projects
• Assess the impact of AI on the objectives of the Bologna Process and examine how AI tools support or challenge the foundations of the European Higher Education Area
• Establish a platform for dialogue among ministries of Central Asian countries, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders on the opportunities and risks of AI in higher education
• Develop recommendations and strategies for the responsible and ethical integration of AI into higher education policy and practice, in line with the values of the Bologna Process.

The event will bring together experts from the European Union and Central Asia, representatives of higher education institutions, Ministries, National Erasmus+ Offices, and HERE teams.

Within the programme, universities will have the opportunity to participate in the fair of Erasmus+ projects and AI initiatives.

The event programme is available here.