The 2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference was held in Tianjin, the People’s Republic of China, from 15 to 17 October 2026.
Mukhametzhan Tynyshbayev ALT University was represented by Meruyert Zharmagambetova, Chairman of the Board-Rector, and Ayan Nurlanuly, Head of International Relations.
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, and the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government. The theme of the conference was “TVET: Embracing Change, Forging Standards, and Building a Shared Future.”
The programme included an opening ceremony, a plenary session, a ministerial roundtable, parallel thematic sessions and a closing ceremony. Participants discussed emerging trends in vocational and technical education, the development of international standards, the preparation of highly skilled professionals and the strengthening of sustainable international cooperation in education.
Particular attention was given to improving the quality of vocational education, strengthening links between education and industry, developing future-oriented skills and exchanging international best practices.
The participation of the ALT University delegation contributed to the expansion of the university’s international academic relations, the exploration of advanced approaches to vocational and engineering education, and the identification of new opportunities for cooperation with educational institutions worldwide.
ALT University’s participation in the international conference contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 “Quality Education” through the enhancement of educational programmes and the development of professional competencies; SDG 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” by strengthening the link between education and industry and training qualified engineering professionals; and SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals” through the expansion of international cooperation and the exchange of best practices in education.
ALT University remains committed to developing international partnerships, enhancing its academic programmes in line with the evolving needs of the labour market and creating an educational environment for the preparation of competitive engineering professionals.
Author: Aliya Yerlan
