International conference on industrial technologies
On 22 October, Almaty Technological University JSC (ATU) hosted an international scientific and practical conference entitled ‘Innovative Development of the Food, Light and Hospitality Industries’. The conference focused on topical issues relating to the development of manufacturing sectors, the introduction of innovative technologies, improving product quality and enhancing the service sector in the context of contemporary economic and technological transformations.
The main objective of the conference was to discuss current scientific and practical issues, to exchange experiences between representatives of the scientific community, educational organisations and enterprises, and to identify prospects for the implementation of innovative developments in the pharmaceutical, food and light industries, as well as the hospitality sector.
Particular attention was paid to the modernisation of production processes, the application and development of modern technologies for the processing and storage of raw materials, products and medicinal products, the use of environmentally friendly solutions, the development of digital technologies and the enhancement of the competitiveness of domestic enterprises.
One of the key areas of discussion was the development of the pharmaceutical industry, including the development of medicinal products, the improvement of production technologies, and the assurance of the quality and safety of medicinal products.
Cooperation between the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University and Almaty Technological University is developing successfully in the fields of research and education. Master’s and PhD students from the School of Pharmacy undertake research placements and internships at ATU on topics relating to the development of functional products, preventative measures and healthy eating.
The First Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Dr Nurakhmetov Baurzhan Kumargalievich, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Professor, addressed the conference participants with a welcome speech.
Representatives of the academic staff of the School of Pharmacy took part in the conference.
The conference participants showed great interest in the presentation by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy at the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Dr of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Zuriadda Bektemirovna Sakipova, on the topic: ‘Drug development: from informed choice to pharmacopoeial standardisation’.
In her presentation, Professor Z.B. Sakipova described the stages involved in the creation of medicinal products, issues relating to quality and the standardisation of medicinal products, and the development of manufacturing process technology.
The scientific and practical conference helped to broaden participants’ professional horizons, familiarise them with current trends in scientific research, and establish professional contacts. The discussion of interdisciplinary issues highlighted opportunities for the practical application of research findings in the educational process and industrial practice.
Conference participants highlighted the importance of integrating science, education and industry to ensure the sustainable development of industry, including the development and manufacture of medicines.
The international scientific and practical conference served as a timely forum for discussing the latest scientific advances, exchanging professional experience and seeking effective solutions for the development of technologies across various industrial sectors.
