Global Horizons: International Educational Partnership in Architecture and Construction in the Era of Transformation
September 25–27, 2025
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty is a city where Eastern harmony meets modern dynamism. Here, you will find picturesque mountains, a rich culture, and a warm atmosphere of hospitality.
The city blends the charm of historic streets, modern opportunities for mountain recreation, and a diverse culinary scene. With its developed infrastructure, bustling business activity, and unique hospitality, Almaty is an attractive destination for living, tourism, and investment.
BRAUIC (Belt and Road Architectural University International Consortium) is an international consortium of architectural and construction universities established in 2017 on the initiative of the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BUCEA) as part of the global Belt and Road Initiative.
BRAUIC brings together 91 universities from 39 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, serving as a platform for:
– fostering international educational and scientific collaboration in architecture and construction;
– implementing joint academic programs and student exchanges;
integrating digital technologies and sustainable solutions into design and construction.
The International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) is the only academy in Kazakhstan to join the Belt and Road Architectural University International Consortium (BRAUIC).
In 2025, the IEC (KazGASA) serves as the Chair of the BRAUIC Forum.
To create an international platform for developing strategies for sustainable and digital development of the architecture and construction sector through education, science, and business partnership.
Development of academic and industrial cooperation
Presentation of international and Kazakhstani innovations
Support for young professionals and startups
Involvement of business in shaping the future of the industry
Digital Architecture & Design:
BIM, digital twins, AI, VR/AR technologies
Green Technologies & Sustainable Construction:Low-carbon solutions, energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials
Sustainable Urban Development & Smart Cities:
Urban planning, digital infrastructure, mobility systems
Science & Education:
International programs, academic mobility, digital learning
Three days of strategic meetings, expert sessions, and international dialogue. The forum brings together leaders in architectural and construction education to exchange experience, sign new partnerships, and shape the future of the industry in an era of global transformation.
Registration fee: €220 per participant – includes access to all forum events (plenary sessions, presentations, exhibitions, workshops, B2B meetings), coffee breaks and lunches, a gala dinner, study visits to research centers and laboratories, as well as forum materials.
After registration, payment is accepted until September 15, 2025.
If participation is canceled in a timely manner before September 15, 2025, a full refund will be provided.
Venue:
Eurasian International Corporation (KazGASA), 28 Ryskulbekov Street
Main Academic Building (MAB)
Foyer
09:00 – 10:00
Forum participant registration
Main Administrative Building (MAdB)
Conference Hall, 4th Floor
10:00 – 11:00
Meeting with the delegation from Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BUCEA)
Main Academic Building (MAB)
Lecture Hall 4
11:00 – 12:00
Bilateral meetings with BRAUIC consortium members
12:00 – 13:00
Memorandum of Cooperation signing ceremony with IEC (KazGASA)
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
Main Academic Building (MAB)
Room 603
14:30 – 16:00
Preparatory working meeting of BRAUIC consortium members
16:00 – 18:00
Campus and laboratory tour of IEC (KazGASA)
18:00 – 20:00
Welcome dinner
Venue:
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan
under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Gylym Ordasy”)
28 Shevchenko Street
08:30 – 10:00
Registration of forum participants
09:00 – 10:00
Exhibition of the best student works from IEC (KazGASA) and partner organizations
10:00 – 13:00
Plenary Session of the Forum
Welcome Speeches:
• 10:00 – 10:05 – A.A. Kussainov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of IEC
• 10:05 – 10:10 – A.K. Kuryshbayev, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the RK under the President of the RK
• 10:10 – 10:15 – Minister of Science and Higher Education of the RK
• 10:15 – 10:20 – Minister of Industry and Construction of the RK
• 10:20 – 10:25 – Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RK
• 10:25 – 10:30 – Representative of the Embassy of the RK in the PRC
• 10:30 – 10:35 – Representative of the Embassy of the PRC in the RK
• 10:35 – 10:40 – Representative of the Akimat of Almaty
• 10:40 – 10:50 – President of BUCEA
• 10:50 – 11:00 – M.B. Imandossova, Rector of IEC (KazGASA)
• 11:00 – 11:05 – Launch of the Global Platform for the Digital Preservation and Innovative Application of Architectural Heritage
11:05 – 11:15
Solemn Ceremony of Admission of New BRAUIC Consortium Members
11:15 – 11:25
Flag Handover Ceremony to the Chairing University for 2026
11:25 – 11:30
Speech by the Representative of the 2026 Forum Chair University
11:30 – 13:00
Scientific Reports (2 presentations):
• Representative of IEC (KazGASA)
• Representative of BUCEA
(The topics correspond to the forum’s key areas of focus)
13:00 – 15:30
Lunch
Venue:
IEC (KazGASA), 28 Ryskulbekov Street
Main Academic Building (MAB)
Room 603
15:30 – 16:30
Parallel Sessions of BRAUIC Professional Committees (Expert Presentations):
• Urban Planning and Architectural Design
• Construction and Smart Building Technologies
• Resources, Ecology, and Renewable Energy
• Smart City and Intelligent Transport
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Digitization of Cultural Heritage
16:30 – 17:30
Final Session: Summary, Adoption of Resolution, Discussion of Next Steps
Lecture Hall 4
15:30 – 17:30
Discussion on Scientific Cooperation:
Joint scientific projects, faculty internships, student academic mobility, and organization of joint scientific events
Main Academic Building (MAB)
Central Entrance of IEC (KazGASA)
17:30 – 18:00
Group Photo Session
18:00 – 20:00
Gala Dinner
Cultural Program
Conclusion of the Official Program
