Every year on May 17, the global community celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, established by the International Telecommunication Union and recognized by the United Nations. This date commemorates the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865, which initiated the development of the global telecommunications system. Under modern conditions, telecommunication technologies play a pivotal role in shaping digital infrastructure, ensuring the sustainable development of the economy, science, and education. The advancement of communication networks, data transmission systems, satellite technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT) forms the foundation for building intelligent transport systems, digital services, and innovative industrial solutions.
In observance of this international day, educational and scientific organizations emphasize the significance of engineering programs related to radio engineering, electronics, and telecommunications. Universities play a special role in this process by developing the competencies of future specialists capable of creating and implementing modern communication technologies. At ALT University named after M. Tynyshpayev, the training of specialists in telecommunications and digital technologies is conducted by the Department of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications. The educational process is focused on enhancing practical skills in communication network design, digital data transmission systems, IoT technologies, and intelligent transport infrastructure.
The round table discussions were attended by the faculty, doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students of the department, alongside distinguished colleagues from partner institutions: PhD, Professor Nurzhigit Kuralbaevich Smailov and Associate Professor Kyrmyzy Nurlanovna Taysarieva from Satbayev University; C.Sc., Professor Muratbek Madalievich Ermekбаев from Energo University; C.Sc., Associate Professor Elena Azhibekovna Bakhtiyarova and C.Sc., Professor Altay Zufarovich Aitmagambetov from IITU; and Gazinur Zholdybekovich Raimkhanov, Director of Operations of the “Network Division” association at Kazakhtelecom JSC.
The participants discussed contemporary trends in digital communications, cybersecurity issues, the implementation of 5G and IoT technologies, and the prospects of deploying intelligent transport systems during the digital transformation of infrastructure. Special emphasis was placed on training the next generation of engineering personnel, developing students’ research activities, and strengthening university collaboration with the communications industry and the IT sector. During the discussion, urgent issues regarding information security, network infrastructure resilience, and the enhancement of digital service quality were addressed.
This international day directly supports the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 — “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,” which aims to develop resilient and innovative infrastructure, expand access to information and communication technologies, and stimulate scientific and technological progress. Training qualified engineers and researchers in telecommunications contributes to the expansion of the modern digital economy and reinforces global informational connectivity. Thus, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day serves as an essential platform for popularizing engineering professions, exchanging scientific knowledge, and discussing the future of telecommunication technologies that form the bedrock of the digital future.
