Kazakhstan was among the founding members of the Olympiad and became the first Central Asian country to host the event. Building an AI pipelineThe country’s AI strategy increasingly spans the entire talent pipeline from schools to research infrastructure and commercial applications. “Computer science, programming and artificial intelligence are becoming essential skills for anyone planning to build a career. Infrastructure to match ambitionEducation is only one component of Kazakhstan’s AI strategy. Hosting an international Olympiad can raise a country’s profile.