International Scientific Conference “Farabi World”: Section 3 of the Department of Economics — “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development: Challenges, Risks, and New Models of Economic Growth”Farabi University

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International Scientific Conference “Farabi World”: Section 3 of the Department of Economics — “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development: Challenges, Risks, and New Models of Economic Growth”

3 April 2026
International Scientific Conference “Farabi World”: Section 3 of the Department of Economics — “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development: Challenges, Risks, and New Models of Economic Growth”

On April 2-3, 2026, the International Scientific Conference of Students and Young Scientists "Farabi Alemi" was held. The section meeting of the Department of Economics took place on the topic: «Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development: Challenges, Risks, and New Models of Economic Growth»

One hundred thirty-two articles were submitted to the section, of which 48 presentations were delivered, including reports by 40 undergraduate students, 8 master's student. Students and the master's student who delivered the best presentations were awarded diplomas of the I, II, and III degrees, as well as special nominations:

Diploma of the I degree - Abdirova D. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Digital Literacy. Scientific adviser - Dauliyeva G.R.

Diploma of the II degree - Orakbay G. The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Modern Economic Research. Scientific adviser - Denis Pascal de Crombrugghe.

Diploma of the II degree - Bakytbek R.D. The Impact of Digital Capabilities on the Economic Efficiency of an Enterprise: The Mediating Role of Digital Innovations. Scientific adviser - Nurgazy Sh.A.

Diploma of the III degree - Kapparov B.Zh. Digital Business Technologies in Youth Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Sector of the Atyrau Region. Scientific adviser - Dingaziyeva M.D.

Diploma of the III degree - Zamaliev A.R. Digitalization of Banking Services as a Factor in the Development of the Financial Market. Scientific adviser - Baturova N.V.

Diploma of the III degree - Temirkhankyzy A. Wage Dynamics and New Forms of Remuneration under Conditions of Digital Platform Employment. Scientific adviser - Ilyashova G.K.

In addition, awards were presented in the following 7 nomination categories:

1. For the Broad Scope of the Research Topic - Myeirambyek D. The Role of Digital Social Media in Promoting Online Consumer Behavior. Scientific adviser - Nurgazy Sh.A.

2. For an Innovative Approach - Abdrasil G.E. Analysis of Factors Affecting the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Scientific adviser - Baitanayeva B.A.

3. For the Applied Nature of the Research Topic - Berik A.I. The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Development of Payment Systems. Scientific adviser - Ilyashova G.K.

4. For a High Level of Research - Humaira Attaye. Multiple Regression Model with Interaction Term (GDP, FDI, Government Expenditure, Population, Inflation). Scientific adviser - Nurgazy Sh.A.

5. For the Relevance of the Research Topic - Makulbekova S.Zh. Digital Banking and the Transformation of Modern Payment Systems. Scientific adviser - Ilyashova G.K.

6. For the Best Presentation - Lis V.V. Industry 4.0 and the Economic Sustainability of an Enterprise: The Mediating Role of Business Model Innovation. Scientific adviser - Nurgazy Sh.A.

7. For a High Level of Research - Bolatbekova E.B. Analysis of the Risk of Potential Bankruptcy of an Organization. Scientific adviser - Yesengaziyeva S.K.