In honor of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, on November 26, 2025, the International Scientific and Practical Conference and Exhibition titled “The Future of Digital Innovative Technologies and Their Implementation in the Science and Education System” was held at the International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev. The conference brought together professors and lecturers, researchers, postgraduate and master’s students, and undergraduates from higher education institutions in Turkmenistan and abroad, as well as specialists from foreign companies, international organizations, and representatives of relevant ministries and sectoral administrative bodies of the country.

Approximately 1,500 scientists, specialists, and students from 22 countries participated in the conference, including China, the Russian Federation, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Austria, Iran, Romania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Panama, Jordan, and Turkmenistan.

The main goal of this international forum was to study the directions of development of digital innovations, discuss opportunities for the integration of modern technologies into the science and education system, and promote international cooperation in the field of digitalization.

The conference work was organized into three main sections:

· Digitalization and digital technologies in the education system

· Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

· The role of the digital economy in achieving sustainable development goals

At the general session, more than 30 reports were presented, and over 120 scientific presentations were delivered in the sections. According to the participants, a rapid and dynamic development and implementation of digital innovative technologies in Turkmenistan’s science and education system has been successfully carried out in a short period. This achievement became possible due to the adoption of global experience in integrating high technologies, software, and artificial intelligence into the educational system.

During the conference, it was noted that Turkmenistan is always ready to expand cooperation with foreign universities, companies, and research centers, as well as coordinate joint projects.

As emphasized by the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in accordance with the concept of the digital economy and within the framework of large-scale reforms, it is important to strengthen the interaction between science, education, and production. In this context, it is essential to create new professions and improve teaching methods in engineering, technical, and technological fields. The Academy of Sciences plays a key role in this process, and large-scale reforms are successfully implemented under the leadership of the esteemed President.

The development of the digital education system allows for the strengthening of the material and technical base of educational institutions, the improvement of education quality, and the preparation of specialists who meet the requirements of the labor market. These measures are aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of the national economy and improving the well-being of the population.

To achieve the set goals, the appropriate infrastructure is being created. The “State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy of Turkmenistan for 2021–2025” aims at the digitalization of all sectors of the economy. The development of the digital education system and the related digital economy enables the preparation of every individual for life and professional activity.

The widespread use of digital technologies in the education system ensures the collection, processing, transfer, and storage of information. This increases the efficiency of the learning process, updates the content, methods, and assessment mechanisms of education.

The experience accumulated in Turkmenistan is of great significance not only at the national but also at the international level. The country’s achievements attract the attention of international experts and are directly linked to the scientifically grounded, modern-oriented policy of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Merdan Gyrlov,

Chief Specialist, Department of Digital Technologies and Information Security Implementation, “Turkmennebit” State Concern

Source: State Concern "Turkmennebit"