The transition from the traditional economic model to an innovative one requires an inventive approach to the education system. The increasing role in the training of specialists for innovative industries is taken by “soft skills”; constant discussions arise about who should be a teacher for IT specialists and about the need for “lifelong learning.” So what kind of education system does the new economy need?

MODERATOR:

Aida Dikhanbayeva, Project Manager for Kazakhstan, StrategEast

SPEAKERS:

Botir Arifdjanov, Founder, Astrum IT Academy

Muzaffar Djalalov, Rector, Inha University in Tashkent

Farzom Hamdamov, Partnerships Lead, Ilmhona Skills Accelerator