On September 30, 2026, Astana
International University hosted a meeting with Regina Ryan, President of
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HarvardAE).
Regina Ryan travelled to Astana
from the United States to participate as a speaker at the Digital Bridge
international technology forum. During her visit, she also held a special
meeting for representatives of the business and academic communities.
The meeting was attended by Serik
Irsaliyev, President of Astana International University; Anar Myrzagaliyeva,
Rector of the University; and heads of AIU’s structural units.
The participants discussed key
aspects of business management and development, including:
·
decision-making under uncertainty;
·
building strategies, processes, and teams for sustainable
growth;
·
applying the Harvard case study method;
·
modern tools for training and developing business
leaders.
Particular attention was paid to
the presentation of an exclusive business simulation program for Central Asian
business leaders, developed jointly by HarvardAE and Yassa Business Institute.
The parties also discussed
promising areas for future cooperation and potential formats for implementing
joint initiatives. In particular, they considered developing a student exchange
program that could expand opportunities for academic mobility and international
engagement.
Supporting students in developing
professional competencies, shaping their career paths, and improving their
future employment prospects was another key topic. The parties expressed interest
in developing joint projects focused on students’ career advancement,
entrepreneurial thinking, and practical international experience.
The meeting provided participants
with an opportunity to explore international approaches to entrepreneurship and
management, discuss practical business cases, and identify potential areas for
future partnership.