On November 28, 2025, within the framework of the academic discipline Publishing Studies, a project competition entitled “Publishing of the Future” was held. The competition aimed to develop students’ professional competencies, foster research and project-based skills, and stimulate creative and analytical thinking.
The purpose of the project work was to discuss current trends in the development of the publishing industry, to explore the role of digital technologies in modern book publishing, and to present students’ own project-based and research works focused on the future of publishing.
During the competition, key issues were addressed, including the digitalization of publishing processes, the development of electronic and interactive publications, the use of artificial intelligence and multimedia formats in publishing practice, as well as the transformation of the roles of publishers and readers in the contemporary media environment.
Students presented project works and reports distinguished by originality of ideas, practical relevance, and topical significance. Presentations were accompanied by visual materials, demonstrations of future publishing concepts, and discussions of design, technological, and content-related solutions. Participants actively engaged in discussions, asked questions, and expressed their own viewpoints, contributing to the development of professional dialogue.
As a result of the competition, the best project works demonstrating a high level of preparation, creative approach, and deep understanding of modern trends in publishing were identified and awarded.
Students from groups 420–432 participated in the competition and actively presented their project works.
First prizes were awarded to the teams Fusion (Group 420), Art of Creativity (Group 421), and Tan qalalar (Group 426).
Second prizes were awarded to Korermen (Group 421), United Voices (Group 422), World Cultural Heritage (Group 424), and Alatau City (Group 428).
Third prizes were awarded to Once Upon a Movie (Group 430), Pixelix (Group 431), Universe of Gen (Groups 430–431), and The Asia (Group 432).
In total, 26 teams formed from 13 groups took part in the competition. Prize-winning places were awarded to the best projects, while the remaining participants received certificates of participation for their active involvement and creative contribution.
The competition provided participants with opportunities to exchange experience, develop public speaking skills, and engage in professional communication.
Overall, the event contributed to the deepening of students’ professional knowledge, increased motivation to study the discipline Publishing Studies, and fostered students’ understanding of the future prospects of the publishing industry.
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