ASTANA — AI and digital trust, energy, creative economy, education and innovation, and the future of work and human capital were on the table at the Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 forum on Jan. 28. Turning Points Qazaqstan magazine, under license from The New York Times, has also been launched at the event. The launch of the local edition of Turning Points Qazaqstan was highlighted as a strategically significant development for the country’s international positioning. “Turning Points is an annual project of The New York Times that analyzes key future trends. The digital version of Turning Points Qazaqstan 2026 will be available on The New York Times Licensing platform, providing global access to the publication’s materials and expanding the project’s international audience.