From October 21 to 23, 2026, Astana IT University in Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted the 2026 IEEE 3rd International Student Conference on Digital Generation.

The conference was jointly organized by Astana IT University, the Astana IT University IEEE Student Branch, the IEEE Kazakhstan Section, the IEEE Ukraine Section, and the IEEE Kazakhstan Section CIS/RA Joint Chapter.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. Akzhibek Amirova, Secretary of the IEEE Kazakhstan Section, PhD, and Associate Professor at Astana IT University, delivered a welcoming address. She presented an overview of the Section’s current activities and achievements and wished all participants a productive and successful conference.

The conference received more than 200 paper submissions, of which 90 papers were selected for presentation. The technical program comprised six tracks aligned with the research areas of relevant IEEE Societies and publications, providing participants with opportunities to present their findings, exchange knowledge, and discuss recent advances in digital technologies.

The conference proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, followed by consideration for indexing in Scopus.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Rector of Astana IT University, Dr. Altair Akhmetov, for officially opening the conference, and to the distinguished guests and keynote speakers for sharing their expertise and valuable insights.

Special thanks go to the Conference Chair, Dr. Andrii Biloshchytskyi; the Publication Chair, Dr. Dana Kaskabayeva; all Technical Program Committee Chairs; reviewers; authors; organizers; and volunteers whose dedication contributed to the success of this international academic event.

The conference strengthened cooperation among students, researchers, academic institutions, and IEEE communities while creating new opportunities for scientific exchange and future collaboration.

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