The Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas held an open lecture entitled ‘The Digital Future: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Assets and Start-up Opportunities’, aimed at increasing young people's interest in digital technologies and informing them about current trends in the development of the IT sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

The lecture was given by the coordinator of the Centre for Young Entrepreneurs, director of the economic society ‘Döwletli nesibe’ Haknazar Haljanov. He spoke about the development of digital technologies in the world, the possibilities of applying artificial intelligence in various fields, and emphasised the importance of digital literacy for today's youth. Participants were also presented with information about the role of virtual assets in the economy, the prospects for the IT industry, and the possibilities for creating start-up projects.

Particular attention was paid to supporting youth entrepreneurial initiatives and the conditions for implementing innovative ideas.

The meeting ended with a lively discussion: students asked questions and received recommendations. It was noted that such events contribute to the expansion of knowledge and the development of innovative thinking.

The event was organised by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University, the Young Entrepreneurs Centre at the Ashgabat City Committee of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, and the Center for Information, Consulting, and Volunteer Activities of the Youth Organization of Turkmenistan.