
In April 2026, higher education institutions in Turkmenistan will become platforms for several international forums. At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Mammedov presented a plan for scientific-practical conferences and internet Olympiads to be held with the participation of representatives from the world's leading universities.
Approving the plan for the upcoming events, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that such competitions serve as an important tool not only for identifying talented youth but also for strengthening the connections of the country's scientific system with the global educational space.
ORIENT has prepared a brief overview of the upcoming events:
Technologies and Digitalization — Informatics: The IV International Open Internet Olympiad will be held at the Yagshigeldy Kakaev International Oil and Gas University. — Agriculture: The II International Scientific-Practical Conference on the rational use of natural resources (Turkmen Agricultural University).
Economy and Finance — Macroeconomics: The IV Open International Internet Olympiad at the State Institute of Economics and Management. — Finance: The III International Conference titled "Modern Trends in the Development of Financial Markets."
Languages and Culture — English Language: The V International Internet Olympiad will be held at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. — Humanities: Issues regarding the study of historical and cultural heritage from the perspective of sustainable development will be discussed at Magtymguly Turkmen State University.
Health and Sport — Ophthalmology: An international conference dedicated to urgent issues of modern ophthalmology will be held in a hybrid format at the Myrat Garryev State Medical University of Turkmenistan. — Sport: A scientific conference titled "Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan — a Place of International Sports Cooperation and Wellness" will be organized at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports.
Most of the events will be held in digital and hybrid formats. This will allow students and professors from various countries to come together. Thus, this situation confirms once again that Turkmenistan is an active participant in the global system of scientific and educational exchange.
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