On February 26, 2026, the Astana Hub hosted ITMLab 2.0 Demo Day, the finale of the national inclusive technologies acceleration program. This is not just a technological event. It is a platform for systemic change.
Aliya Sabitova, Chief Project Manager of the State Regional Public Health Organization Basic Direction Implementation Group «Inclusive Environment, Medicine, and Education,» participated in the event on behalf of the ADC, confirming the organization's strategic involvement in developing an accessible and sustainable environment.
Inclusion as a Management Agenda
ITMLab 2.0 united the government, business, and the technology community around concrete solutions for people with disabilities.
Ten teams presented completed and tested prototypes—from AI employment platforms to smart devices for navigation and rehabilitation. This is practical inclusion. Not just declarations, but tools.
The participation of the Chief Project Manager of the ADC for Inclusive Environment, Medicine, and Education emphasizes:
The Center views the development of inclusive technologies as part of a long-term strategy and systemic work, not as a one-time initiative.
Partnership and Scaling
Today, the key task is not only to support ideas but also to integrate the best solutions into the existing ecosystem:
• Develop sustainable partnerships
• Strengthen intersectoral collaboration
• Scale up effective practices
• Promote accessibility standards
Demo Day ITMLab 2.0 has become a focal point for expertise and solutions that shape the future of equal opportunities in Kazakhstan.
The Center continues to work towards developing an inclusive environment – professionally, systematically, and strategically.
