NVIDIA's Jensen Huang to speak in Astana on 23 October with deputy PM Madiyev
The NVIDIA chief executive will speak with deputy prime minister Zhaslan Madiyev on 23 October 2026 at the alem.ai center in Astana. Astana Hub said the visit is Huang's first to Kazakhstan.

Key facts
- Jensen Huang and Zhaslan Madiyev speak in Astana on 23 October 2026.
- The fireside chat runs 11:02 to 11:42 AM GMT+5 at the alem.ai center.
- Astana Hub said the visit is Huang's first to Kazakhstan.
- Listed topics include AI talent and Kazakhstan's role in the global AI race.
NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang will take part in a fireside chat in Astana on 23 October 2026 with Zhaslan Madiyev, Kazakhstan's deputy prime minister and minister of artificial intelligence and digital development, according to the description of a live stream published by Astana Hub.
The session is scheduled from 11:02 to 11:42 AM local time (GMT+5) at the alem.ai International Center for Artificial Intelligence. Astana Hub will stream the conversation on its YouTube channel, and the description states that NVIDIA supports the event.
Astana Hub said the trip is Huang's first visit to Kazakhstan.
According to the same description, the two will discuss the future of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, Kazakhstan's role in the global AI race, the training of the next generation of AI talent, and opportunities for innovation and international collaboration. The chat is billed as a live broadcast from Astana.
Astana Hub has not said in the description whether the event is open to an in-person audience or how registration works.
Source:Astana Hub, 20.10.2026
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