An informal summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held on May 15, 2026, in Turkestan under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. The main topic of the meeting will be the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, as well as their impact on the economy and public administration.

The event will be attended by leaders of OTS member and observer countries, the Secretary General of the organization, as well as representatives of the Council of Aksakals and relevant cooperation structures. Central attention will be paid to the issues of AI implementation, the development of digital infrastructure, and the improvement of the efficiency of public services.

Participants are expected to discuss ways to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the economic interconnectedness of the region. The summit in Turkestan, which is considered the spiritual center of the Turkic world, is seen as a platform for expanding strategic dialogue in the field of technology and innovation.