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KSTU Hosts International Seminar on Lean Innovation and Generative AI
On September 23, 2026, I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU) hosted an international seminar titled “Lean Innovation Projects with Generative AI: Designing Transformative Digital Projects through Lean Thinking and AI.”
The seminar was delivered by Pere Juarez, Professor at the University of Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona). The event introduced modern approaches to the development and implementation of innovative projects based on the principles of Lean Innovation, the concept of Moonshot Thinking, and generative artificial intelligence technologies.
Particular attention was given to the application of generative AI in project development and innovation activities. Participants explored the potential of AI for generating and analyzing ideas, identifying unconventional solutions, testing hypotheses, and improving team efficiency. At the same time, the crucial role of humans in defining tasks, evaluating results, and making decisions was emphasized.
The seminar also covered the development of innovative thinking, problem identification and formulation, the creation of minimum viable solutions, experimentation, and the application of a human-centered approach to project development.
The seminar was attended by students and faculty members from the Institute of Information Technology, the Higher School of Economics and Business, as well as the Department of Chemistry and Food Engineering at I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University. Participants discussed opportunities for the practical application of the approaches presented in educational, research, and project activities.
The international seminar aimed to foster a project-oriented and innovation-driven culture at KSTU, expand international academic cooperation, and introduce modern artificial intelligence tools into the university’s educational and research activities.
