Dr. Didar Yedilkhan, Chair of the IEEE Kazakhstan Section, and Dr. Andrii Biloshchytskyi, Treasurer of the IEEE Kazakhstan Section, participated in the 2026 IEEE Sections Congress (SC2026), held from 21 to 23 August 2026 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

IEEE Sections Congress is one of IEEE’s major international gatherings of volunteer leaders. The 2026 Congress welcomed more than 1,000 delegates representing 312 IEEE Sections across all 10 IEEE Regions, creating a global platform for exchanging experience, developing leadership skills and shaping the future of IEEE’s activities worldwide.

The programme featured discussions, interactive workshops and networking sessions designed to help IEEE volunteer leaders strengthen their local communities and expand the impact of their initiatives. Participants shared effective practices, explored new models of collaboration and discussed approaches to supporting IEEE members, volunteers, students and young professionals.

The Congress also addressed major global challenges affecting engineering and society, including sustainability, equitable access to technology and the responsible and ethical development of artificial intelligence. These discussions emphasized the important role of IEEE and its international community in advancing technological progress while ensuring that innovation remains inclusive, responsible and beneficial to society.

Participation in SC2026 provided the IEEE Kazakhstan Section with an opportunity to strengthen connections with IEEE leaders and representatives from Sections around the world. The experience gained during the Congress will contribute to the development of new professional, educational and technical initiatives in Kazakhstan, as well as stronger international cooperation within the global IEEE network.

The IEEE Kazakhstan Section extends its sincere appreciation to the IEEE leadership and the entire organizing team for making this valuable international gathering possible. Special congratulations go to SC2026 Committee Chair Costas Stasopoulos and IEEE Region 8 Director Dusanka Boskovic for their leadership and significant contribution to the successful organization of the Congress.

The IEEE Kazakhstan Section looks forward to applying the ideas, experience and professional connections gained at SC2026 to its future activities. These outcomes will support the Section’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the IEEE community in Kazakhstan and advance engineering, technology and innovation throughout the country.