PRO.NRG FEST 2026
40+ Hands-On Science Zones
Children explore and experiment, parents discover new perspectives, and teachers become part of a vibrant professional community
11 апреля
April 11, 2026
г. Астана Мәңгілік ел 55/18
55/18 Mangilik El Ave., Astana
Complete the festival quest and become eligible for a prize draw featuring valuable gifts from festival partners
Prize Draw
Watch scientists and experts perform spectacular experiments right before your eyes. Flames, reactions, and surprising discoveries unfold live on stage.
Forget traditional presentations — this is science in action
Forget traditional presentations — this is science in action
Live Science Demonstrations
Explore the Festival Quest
Register through the Telegram bot, attend sessions, answer questions, and collect points as you move through the festival
Find new opportunities for collaboration with government institutions and environmental initiatives. Connect with partners and launch projects at the intersection of science, technology, and society
Business & NGOs
A Festival for Those Who Want to Understand Tomorrow’s World
Explore the future of education alongside leading experts. Build strong partnerships and discover global trends shaping the education landscape
Education Experts
Learn how to support your child’s talents and become a confident partner in their educational journey
Parents
Expand your professional toolkit with modern teaching methodologies and insights into interdisciplinary learning
Educators
Discover the skills that will shape the future and learn how to create real working projects with your own hands
Schoolchildren and Students
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The "Flow of Science" Festival Program
This year’s program features five parallel tracks, allowing every participant from students to experts to discover content that matches their interests and experience
Pop Science Track — Science as a Show
Яркие химические и физические опыты в формате научно-популярного шоу. Мы покажем, что наука — это не скучные формулы, а тренд
Ustaz Track — Professional Development
Глубокий разбор педагогической практики, обсуждение ежедневных вызовов и презентация кейсов от практикующих учителей
Deep discussions of modern teaching practices, everyday classroom challenges, and practical case studies presented by experienced educators
Art & Science Track — Where Creativity Meets Science
Выступления художников и ювелиров, которые используют законы геометрии, физики и математики в создании шедевров
Artists and jewellery designers reveal how they apply the principles of geometry, physics, and mathematics to create extraordinary works of art
Water Rhythms Track — Expert Perspectives
Контент о водных ресурсах Казахстана, дефиците питьевой воды и новых технологиях очистки. Обсуждение на уровне экспертов
Discussions on Kazakhstan’s water resources, drinking water scarcity, and advanced purification technologies, featuring leading experts in the field
Partnership Track — Life Skills for the Modern World
Практические навыки — от умения договориться с ребенком без давления до настройки ИИ-ассистента для бытовых вопросов
Practical insights for everyday life—from communicating effectively with children to setting up AI assistants for daily tasks
Exciting chemistry and physics experiments presented in an engaging science show format
We prove that science is not about dull formulas — it is fascinating, dynamic, and inspiring
We prove that science is not about dull formulas — it is fascinating, dynamic, and inspiring
PROGRAM
Choose your session below ↓
09:00 – 10:00
REGISTRATION
10:00 – 11:00
FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Khaidar Murzakhmetov
Physics teacher, science popularizer, author of popular science demonstrations and STEM projects
WATER - NATURE'S ENGINEER
11:50 – 12:30
11:50 – 12:30
Artur Gaiduk
Founder of the Astro Astana project, teacher and popularizer of astronomy
HOW SPACE HELPS CONTROL WATER—AND WHERE WE LOOK FOR IT BEYOND EARTH
12:40 – 13:20
12:40 – 13:20
Aibiby Kalen
Biology and STEM teacher, Master of Science in Biology, Nazarbayev University
FUTURE OF WATER: WHAT CAN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CHANGE?
13:30 – 14:10
13:30 – 14:10
Temirtas Iskakov
Founder of the platform Fading.TSE. Architect-urbanist; researcher; curator
CITY AND WATER: WHERE IS CITY LIFE?
14:20 – 15:00
14:20 – 15:00
Yevgeny Solonitsyn
Teacher and popularizer of mathematics, Forbes30u30, teacher of the year 2024 version of TikTok Kazakhstan
HOW MUCH MATH IS IN WATER?
15:10 – 15:50
15:10 – 15:50
ULAN USENOV
UNEARTHLY WATER: ITS AMAZING PROPERTIES
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Babur Adilkhan
CEO @tanu.ai.pro, methodologist. TanuSAI & Ai Career Platform
FROM SELF-KNOWLEDGEMENT TO DEFINING A LIFE MISSION: HOW CAN A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCIENTIFICALLY DEFINE HIS FAVORITE OBJECTIVE?
11:50 – 12:30
11:50 – 12:30
Rayimbek Zhanibekuly
Media teacher, humanities teacher at Harmony School
1% TOWARDS NEW TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES
12:40 – 13:20
12:40 – 13:20
Baglan Kuturbaev
CEO and founder of Artisan Education, an expert in STEM education and robotics
From Teacher to EdTech Entrepreneur: How School Internships Can Lead to a Startup
13:30 – 14:10
13:30 – 14:10
Daria Bublik
Career guidance counselor, educational researcher, and author of the Campus Tour Almaty project
A WORLD THAT NO LONGER EXISTS: A NEW LOGIC OF PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
14:20 – 15:00
14:20 – 15:00
Nazerke Karimova
Head of Science at QTS, Master of Educational Leadership
TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL BEING: CREATING A TEACHING LIFE THAT SUITS YOU
15:10 – 15:50
15:10 – 15:50
Ernar Akkisev
Principal of QuantumSTEM School
CEO IN SCHOOL: HOW TO USE STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FROM HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS
15:00 – 15:30
15:00 – 15:30
Alina Alimbaeva
Academic principal of the DANA School, teacher of chemistry and biology, Master of Chemistry
EMOTIONAL WATER BALANCE OF A TEACHER, WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE IS A DROUGHT INSIDE
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Botakoz Sadybekova
Ecologist in Art & Science, Master of Science in Natural Sciences
SUSTAINABLE FASHION: A COMBINATION OF SCIENCE, ART AND NATURE
11:50 – 12:30
11:50 – 12:30
Magira Tleuberdina
Digital artist, comic book author
MORE THAN PICTURES...
12:40 – 13:20
12:40 – 13:20
Medina Bazargali
Interdisciplinary artist, developer
KAZAKH CULTURE IN THE DIGITAL AGE
13:30 – 14:10
13:30 – 14:10
Anel Umirbaeva
Molecular cell biologist, co-founder of the first biodesign lab at Onergy Creative Art Hub
A UNIVERSE IN A DROP: THE INVISIBLE WORLD OF WATER AND IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE
14:20 – 15:00
14:20 – 15:00
Altyn Mustafina
An environmental science researcher working at the intersection of science, art, and technology
BIG WATER: SCIENCE, DATA, AND ART
15:10 – 15:50
15:10 – 15:50
Aibike Sara-Sabit
Media artist and researcher in the field of interactive art and creative programming.
WE CREATE A 2D GAME + INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION “QUIZ: WATER AND ECOLOGY”
16:00 – 16:50
16:00 – 16:50
ARMAN ERMAKHAN
Teacher, stand-up comedian
LIFE - SCHOOL
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Bayan Kospenbetova
Head of Marketing and PR, Main Botanical Garden of Almaty
NATURE AND THE CITY OF THE FUTURE: SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ENLIGHTENMENT
11:50 – 12:30
11:50 – 12:30
Kuralai Zharkymbaeva
Междисциплинарная специалистка по community development и social and emotional learning
Netflix, ERTEGI, INSTAGRAM: BALANYK KUNDYLYKTARY KALAY KALYPTASADY
12:40 – 13:20
12:40 – 13:20
Diya Batenova and Aizhan Madikhojaeva
Editors of Peremena.media. Journalists; authors of the media project "Big Change 2.0"
HOW TO IMPROVE
CRITICAL THINKING: WHY MEDIA LITERACY IS YOUR SUPERPOWER
CRITICAL THINKING: WHY MEDIA LITERACY IS YOUR SUPERPOWER
13:30 – 16:50
13:30 – 16:50
Sergey Konev
Co-founder of IKIGAI PROMOTION. Astana Hub resident; AI implementation expert.
AI Lab for Creating and Packaging Your Ideas into a Project
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Dr. Arvo Nerman
Project Director, Finnish Water Forum
Integrated water resource management
11:50 – 12:30
11:50 – 12:30
Meruert Aitumbetova
Researcher in the field of wastewater treatment and recycling
The Journey of a Drop of Water: How Chemistry Detects Contaminants and Purifies Water
12:40 – 13:20
12:40 – 13:20
Asel Akkushkarova
Head of the Innovation Policy Department of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
13:30 – 14:10
13:30 – 14:10
Elena Drobchenko
Lecturer, specialist in micro- and nanoplastics; member of the Regional Public Organization
"Climate Research Center"
"Climate Research Center"
NANOPLASTICS AND MICROPLASTICS IN WATER: A HIDDEN DANGER FOR THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY
14:20 – 15:00
14:20 – 15:00
Anush Babajanyan
Photographer, VII Photo; National Geographic Explorer
BATTERED WATERS
STORIES OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA
STORIES OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Крио-шоу «Магия заморозки»
WOW-ЭФФЕКТ: ЗАМОРОЗКА ПРЕДМЕТОВ, «ДЫМЯЩИЙСЯ» ПОПКОРН И ВОЛШЕБНЫЕ ОБЛАКА
11:50 – 14:10
11:50 – 14:10
Abylaikhan Yergaliev, Madina Abilkanova
Chemistry teacher Quantum TECH School
MAGIC OF THE COLOR
BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS: FIRE AND WATER
PHYSICS IN ACTION
BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS: FIRE AND WATER
PHYSICS IN ACTION
14:20 – 15:00
14:20 – 15:00
Eskendirova Aziza
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, specialist
in the field of chemical education.
in the field of chemical education.
THE INVISIBLE COMPOSITION OF WATER
11:00 – 11:40
“FROM THE EXTERNAL TO THE INTERNAL” ACCORDING TO VSEVOLOD MEYERHOLD’S METHOD
Interactive Show Performance
11:50 – 12:30
"THE FORMULA OF BEING HUMAN" - A MODERN INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE BASED ON ABAI KUNANBAYULY'S 17TH VERSE, REVEALS THE MEANING OF HUMAN BEING THROUGH THE CONFLICT BETWEEN INTELLECT, STRENGTH AND HEART ON STAGE
Theatrical performance
12:40 – 13:20
“FROM THE EXTERNAL TO THE INTERNAL” ACCORDING TO VSEVOLOD MEYERHOLD’S METHOD
Interactive Show Performance
13:30 – 14:10
"THE FORMULA OF BEING HUMAN" - A MODERN INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE BASED ON ABAI KUNANBAYULY'S 17TH VERSE, REVEALS THE MEANING OF HUMAN BEING THROUGH THE CONFLICT BETWEEN INTELLECT, STRENGTH AND HEART ON STAGE
Theatrical performance
The bot will offer quick quizzes and engaging challenges at each station
Visit five or more stations to qualify for the grand prize draw. The bot will automatically track your progress
Complete the quest to enter a prize draw for valuable rewards and gifts
Scan the QR code at registration to activate the quest
Science Is a Quest — Participate and Win
Students in grades 8–11 are invited to present their research projects exploring the role of water
“Science Debut” Research Competition
Each project must include a working prototype or physical model
Key Requirement:
3
Create a short-form video (TikTok or Instagram) up to 35 seconds long
Video Contest:
2
Projects exploring the role of water in physics, ecology, and architecture
Themes:
1
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FAQ
The lectures are held in Kazakh, Russian, and English
yes, but you will need to register at the entrance
The festival is suitable for all ages; every visitor will find something interesting
You need to register in the Telegram bot upon entering the festival and answer quiz questions as you explore the event
The festival lasts for one day
Teachers and students who participate in the science competition will receive certificates
To become a speaker, please complete the speaker registration form at the link.
