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PROGRAM

II Kyrgyz-Hungarian Rectors’ Forum
Bishkek, September 18–19, 2025

Venue: Main Building of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, 547, Frunze Street

September 18, 2025

Time Agenda
13:00–13:30 Registration / Light Lunch
13:30–14:10 Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks:
– Mr Baktiiar OROZOV, Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic
– Mr. Sándor DOROGI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Kyrgyz Republic
– Dr. Dogdurbek CHONTOEV, Rector of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, President of the Association of Higher Education Institutions
– Dr. Béla MERKELY, President of the Hungarian Rectors' Conference (HRC), Rector of Semmelweis University
14:10–14:30 Introduction of the Kyrgyz and the Hungarian higher education sectors and the delegations
– Dr. Dogdurbek CHONTOEV, Rector of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, President of the Association of Higher Education Institutions
– Dr. Zoltán DUBÉCZI, Secretary General of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference
14:30–14:45 Signing Ceremony of Bilateral Agreements/Memoranda
Group Photo
14:45–15:00 Coffee Break
15:00–16:30 1st Session (plenary)
“University Rankings and Reputation, Internationalization”


How to develop university reputation?
– Mr. Mirlan CHINYBAEV, Rector of I. Razzakov KSTU
– Dr. Béla MERKELY, Hungarian Rectors' Conference, Semmelweis University

Internationalization approaches
– Dr. Rysbek NURGAZIYEV, professor, rector of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University n.a. K.I. Scriabin
– Dr. Tamás Gergely KUCSERA, President of HRC Private Institution Section, Rector of Budapest Metropolitan University
- Mr. Askarbek IMANBAEV, Rector of the Issyk-Kul State University
- Mr. Dávid BÍRÓ, Senior Adviser to the Director General for International Affairs, Ludovika University of Public Service, Center for Turkish Studies
16:30–16:45 Coffee Break
16:45–18:15 2nd Session (plenary)
“Universities as Drivers of Innovation and Sustainable Development: Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Green Technologies”


Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Universities: From Science to Business – Green and Digital Universities: The Ecosystem of the Future
- Mr. KAMCHYBEK UULU Myrzabek, Vice-rector for scientific work of the KNU named after Jusup Balasagyn
- Dr. Péter SZŰCS, Vice Rector for General Affairs, University of Miskolc
- Dr. Roman KALMATOV, Dean of International Medical Faculty, Osh State University
- Ms Liliana ŠMIECH, Director General for International Affairs, Ludovika University of Public Service

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Universities: How to Learn and Research in a World Where Technology Acquires Skills Faster than Humans
- Dr. Gulnara KABAEVA, Professor, Director of the Institute of Information Technologies of KSTU named after I. Razzakov
- Dr. Szilárd SZENTGYÖRGYI, Rector’s Commissioner for International Affairs, University of Pannonia
18:15–18:30 Conclusions / Adoption of the Resolution

September 19, 2025

Time Agenda
09:30–17:00
  • Bilateral meetings
  • Individual rectors’ programs
  • University visits
  • Cultural program

Registration