Staff members from Kenzhegali Sagadiyev University of International Business participated in a momentous international seminar, a part of the PICASP project’s capacity-building initiative. The objective of the PICASP project is to facilitate an effective bond between academia and industry, with a specific focus on engaging businesses, entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) managers.

The event, held from September 25 to 27, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania, served as a platform for the exchange of project achievements, the sharing of best practices, and the exploration of potential collaborative opportunities among the project teams.

Attended by representatives from Italy, Poland, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, the meeting included contributions from Professor Artūras Kaklauskas, Head of the Department of Construction Management and Real Estate at VilniusTECH. Professor Kaklauskas presented two insightful sessions on current trends in tourism and the innovative application of modern technologies within the tourism industry.

Additionally, staff members were actively engaged in a series of seminars covering diverse topics such as the «Overview of the Lithuanian Heritage Preservation System,» «Lithuanian Jews’ History and Cultural Heritage,» and «Potential Applications of Virtual Tourism in Lithuania.» Moreover, participants had the opportunity to explore key historical landmarks including the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Gediminas Castle Tower, the National Museum of Lithuania, the historical city of Vilnius, and the Uzupis Republic.

The culmination of the event was marked by a convivial public dinner, fostering networking opportunities and the sharing of experiences among all participants.