Lecture by the Ambassador of Israel was Held at KAFU

On November 18, 2024, a lecture by Edwin Nathan Yabo Glusman, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, was held at the Kazakh-American Free University. The event’s topic was “Israel, Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.

Edwin Yabo Glusman, who has extensive diplomatic experience, spoke about Israel’s achievements in innovation, high technology, and startups, and their impact on global processes in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The speaker, who began his diplomatic career in 1995, previously held important positions in the diplomatic missions of Israel in Ecuador, Spain, Colombia, and other countries. His extensive experience in international relations and digital diplomacy added depth to the discussion of the lecture topic.

During the lecture, Edwin Nathan Yabo Glusman paid special attention to Israel’s achievements in science and technology, noting that the country occupies a leading position in the development and implementation of advanced technologies. He emphasized that Israel, through a combination of government funding, support for startups, and close cooperation with universities, has created a unique ecosystem for innovation.

The Ambassador spoke about Israel’s key achievements in areas such as biotechnology, medical technology, renewable energy, and cybersecurity. He also noted Israel’s contribution to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), which is actively used in medicine, agriculture, education, and other areas.

According to the Ambassador, Israeli companies are developing advanced machine learning algorithms that help solve global problems such as diagnosing rare diseases, increasing crop yields in the face of climate change, and optimizing urban management. Glusman also emphasized that the development of AI requires compliance with ethical standards, and Israel is actively involved in international discussions on this topic.

In conclusion of the lecture, the Ambassador expressed confidence that the exchange of experience between countries, including Kazakhstan, will contribute to further progress in science and technology, as well as the creation of new joint projects in the field of AI and other innovative technologies. The event highlighted the importance of international exchange of experience and became a shining example of successful interaction between the academic community and diplomatic and innovative structures.