The 2nd Central Asia Media Forum is underway in Astana, Kazakhstan, gathering media leaders and experts from across the region and beyond. The forum focuses on media development prospects, digital transformation, and regional cooperation in the age of AI and big data.
The 2nd Central Asia Media Forum kicked off on April 16 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The two-day international event has brought together media executives, renowned experts, and journalism professionals from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, as well as from the UK, China, Qatar, Russia, and other countries.
The forum focuses on exploring the development prospects of the media sector in Central Asian countries, enhancing regional cooperation, and evaluating trends in the global information landscape. Panel discussions address key topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence and big data on the media, the processes of digital transformation, and the role of social media in shaping national image.
As part of the forum, leading experts from prominent media organizations such as Euronews, CNN, and Yandex are conducting masterclasses. These sessions are designed for both local and international media professionals, press service employees, students, and others interested in the field of media.
The 2nd Central Asia Media Forum is regarded as an important platform for identifying future development paths for media in the region and strengthening information cooperation among the participating countries.
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