From 14 to 16 October 2026, the 8th International Transport and Logistics Business Forum “New Silk Way” is being held in Astana as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week. JSC “KazdorNII” is participating in the event, which brings together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and businesses to discuss current issues in the development of the transport sector.

The Forum was officially opened by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. During the strategic session entitled “The Digital Silk Road: Artificial Intelligence and End-to-End Logistics Technologies,” heads of transport authorities from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Czech Republic, and Türkiye, together with representatives of the Eurasian Economic Commission, discussed prospects for the digitalization of the transport system and the implementation of modern technological solutions.

The Forum’s business programme covers key areas of international transport cooperation. Planned events include a meeting of the Council of Heads of Authorized Bodies in the Field of Transport of the Eurasian Economic Union member states, a meeting of transport ministers of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation countries, a meeting of the CIS Coordinating Transport Meeting, and a meeting of ministers from the countries participating in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The programme also features thematic sessions on the development of highways, road transport, and international transport corridors, as well as the international exhibition TransLogistica Kazakhstan.

Representatives of JSC “KazdorNII” are participating in plenary and thematic sessions and holding working meetings with international partners, including China TransInfo Technology (China) and Ryme Worldwide (Spain). These meetings aim to strengthen professional ties and explore opportunities for cooperation in road infrastructure, transport technologies, and digital solutions.

Participation in the Forum enables the Institute to strengthen its international partnerships, exchange industry expertise, and expand cooperation with foreign organizations to support the development of Kazakhstan’s road sector.