On April 28, 2026, the “Almaty Creativity Step 2026” forum was held at the Youth Community Center of the Almaly District in Almaty. The event brought together representatives of the creative industries, education, business, and youth initiatives.

As part of the forum, a presentation competition of social creative startups was organized, aimed at supporting innovative ideas and developing the entrepreneurial potential of young people. Participation in the competition provided an opportunity to present original social projects, establish professional connections, and receive expert recommendations for their further development.

The participants’ works, including projects from leading universities and colleges, reflected актуальные social and educational challenges, including the development of an inclusive environment and the implementation of creative solutions. The projects were evaluated by a jury consisting of Ruslan Idrisov, Askhat Kabashev, and Vaksha Kadyriev. According to the results of the competition, Zholdybai Akerke, a student of the College of Print Media Technologies, took 3rd place.

The “Almaty Creativity Step 2026” forum confirmed the importance of developing creative industries as one of the key factors of socio-economic growth and emphasized the significance of engaging young people in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.