Kazakhstan is accelerating its ambitions to become Central Asia’s leading hub for artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and space technology, as the government pushes to diversify the economy beyond oil and gas exports.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said the country is increasingly attracting major international technology forums and investors, positioning itself as a regional center for innovation and aerospace development, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Silk Way (@silkway.tv)

Speaking to Silk Way TV, Madiyev highlighted Kazakhstan’s success in bringing international technology exhibitions such as JIDEX, Central Asia and COCOS and other global platforms to the country on a permanent basis.

“It’s the first truly international exhibition that came to Kazakhstan and will stay here on an annual basis,” he said, adding that 85% of participating companies are new to the Kazakh market, boosting the country’s profile among global technology firms and investors.

Kazakhstan is promoting several competitive advantages to attract hyperscalers and major tech companies, including low-cost energy, favorable regulations, low-latency connectivity and preferential tax policies.

At the same time, the country is ramping up efforts in the space industry through the development of the Baiterek Launch Complex launch project and testing of the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket system.

Madiyev said Kazakhstan sees major opportunities in the growing global demand for satellite launches, especially as the international launch market remains heavily concentrated around SpaceX.

The government also views projects linked to the low-altitude economy and the large-scale Alatau City infrastructure initiative as part of a broader shift toward a technology-driven economic model.