International Youth Scientific and Practical Conference

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE 
 

Professor Rama Thirunamachandran

Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Canterbury Christ Church University

Dr. Baojin Bai

Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA

Artur Modliński

Head of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybercommunications Research, University of Lodz, Poland

Dr. James Njuguna

Director of the National Center for Underwater Research and Innovation, Robert Gordon University, UK

Makhmudov Nazirila

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Tashkent State University, Republic of Uzbekistan

We are pleased to announce the upcoming International Youth Scientific and Practical Conference, dedicated to the Day of Science Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conference will take place on April 9–10, 2026, and will serve as a large-scale platform for discussing pressing issues related to decarbonization, green energy, and the future development of oil and natural gas. 
The event will bring together undergraduate and graduate students, young scientists, researchers, and industry representatives from Kazakhstan and abroad. The conference aims to foster a new generation of professional scientific community capable of addressing modern technological and environmental challenges. 
 
Primary objectives of conference:  
To create a platform for active dialogue and exchange of scientific research; 
To support the academic and intellectual development of young specialists; 
To strengthen collaboration between researchers and industry professionals. 
 
Conference Theme: 
The conference focuses on current issues such as the future of the oil and gas industry, decarbonization, and green energy. In line with the expansion of academic programs at the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry and the development of priority areas of study, a new thematic section has been added to the conference program to address emerging industry challenges. 
 
Conference Sections:  

1. Modern drilling technologies and methods; 
2. Cutting-edge technologies for the extraction for hard-to-recovery oil reserves. Energy Transition: The Role of Uranium and Nuclear Power in the Future Energy balance; 
3. Sustainable Growth of Offshore Oil and Gas Projects through the Development of Transportation Systems and Marine Services. Offshore Projects and Transport Logistics: Innovations for Sustainable Growth and Marine Logistics in the Oil and Gas Industry; 
4. Digital twins of oil and gas fields (reservoir simulation). Digital technologies, industry 4.0, and artificial intelligent; 
5. Innovative Technologies for Oil and Gas Transportation: Enhancing the Reliability of Pipeline Systems; 
6. Modern Methods of Geological Research; 
7. Petrochemical Technologies, Catalysis and Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy; 
8. Functional Materials for Sustainable Development; 

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Membership of the Organizing Committee 
Chairman of the Organizing Committee:

• Gabdullin Maratbek (Rector, Chairman of the Board of JSC «KBTU») 

Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee: 
• Ismailov Abdulakhat (Dean of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry of JSC «KBTU») 

Organizing Committee members: 
• Jumasseitova Assel (Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs); 
• Akhanova Nazim (Acting Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation); 
• Bektemisov Salavat (Vice Rector for Infrastructure); 
• Sultanov Sabit (Acting Vice-Rector for Social and Educational Affairs); 
• Babashev Viktor (CEO of TCG LLP, Member of the Oil and Gas Reservoirs Committee – SPE International, Houston); 
• Bulekbai Aslan (Advisor to the Vice President of ADNOC Group, UAE); 
• Batryshev Didar (Vice-President of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan); 
• Umarov Shahzod (Head of the Department of the Navoi Branch of the Academy of Sciences, Republic of Uzbekistan); 
• Makhmudov Nazirila (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technologies, Tashkent State University, Republic of Uzbekistan); 
• Dr. Neculae Pandele (Member of the Program Committee of the World Petroleum Congress, UN Representative, Romania); 
• Dr. James Njuguna (Director of the National Center for Underwater Research and Innovation, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK); 
• Artur Modliński (Head of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybercommunications Research, University of Lodz, Poland); 
• Dr. Stephen S. Gao (Professor of Geophysics and Geology, Head of the Department of Geosciences, Geological and Petroleum Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA); 
• Dr. Baojin Bai (Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA); 
• Omirgali Armanbek (director of the Department of science JSC " NAC "Kazatomprom"); 
• Dyusenbayev Damir (Head of Alash Energy Services LLP); 
• Gaffar Mirzoev  (Head of the business area "Integrity Solutions" (CE and CIS) ROSEN, the Netherlands); 
• Akhmetzhanov Aitbek (Dean of the School of Geology); 
• Imanbayev Azamat (Dean of the School of Information Technology and Engineering); 
• Biktashev Ramil (Dean of the Kazakhstan Maritime Academy); 
• Beissenov Renat (Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering); 
• Beisenkhanov Nurzhan (Dean of the School of Materials Science and Green Technologies); 
• Kusaiyn Meruert (Dean of School of Social Sciences); 
• Tikebaev Talgat (Deputy Dean of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 
• Kossov Evgeniy (Deputy Dean of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 
• Lerman Pavel (Deputy Dean of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 
• Beisenbaeva Ayazhan (Academic Programs Coordinator at the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 
• Kang Wanli (Professor at the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry);  
• Ahmad Gemeal (Professor at the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry);  
• Mohamad Assad (Professor at the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 
• Takrepov Aslan (3rd year student, President of the SPE Student Chapter); 
• Gatina Zhanelya (2nd year student, President of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry); 

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Format: Combined (online and offline); 
Official languages: Kazakh/Russian/English 
Deadline for submition: 05.04.2026

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For any questions, please contact representatives of the organizing committee:

 
• Ismailov  Abdulakhat, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    
•  Kossov Evgeniy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
• Gatina Zhanelya, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
• Takrepov Aslan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Official email of the conference: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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