The President of Kazakhstan Meets with Oliver Hermes for Discussions on AI and Infrastructure
The discussion focused on the potential of artificial intelligence for water management and Wilo’s WATER-AI strategy
Berlin. As part of the state visit to Germany by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Oliver Hermes, President & Global CEO of the Wilo Group, met the Kazakh head of state at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin for bilateral talks. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Oliver Hermes discussed the potential of artificial intelligence for the sustainable development of water management. The discussion centred on how innovative technologies can help make water infrastructure more efficient and resilient.
Oliver Hermes presented the global WATER-AI strategy of the Wilo Group, through which the company is driving forward the digital transformation in water management. “Artificial intelligence will play a decisive role in shaping the future of water management. Our approach is: Embed, Enable, Embrace. We are integrating AI directly into our products, systems and solutions, empowering our customers and partners to harness the potential of these technologies, and fostering a corporate culture that actively shapes innovation,” said Oliver Hermes.
Furthermore, he emphasised that Wilo already has a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent, premium water technologies that also meets the needs of the Kazakh market:
“Kazakhstan is consistently investing in modernising its infrastructure and pursuing ambitious sustainability targets. With our WATER-AI strategy, we have the right technologies to make water and sewage systems more efficient, transparent and resilient. We see great potential for joint projects and partnerships.”
The discussion also covered prospects for enhanced cooperation in water management, digitalisation, vocational training and sustainable infrastructure development.
“Combining water expertise with artificial intelligence opens new opportunities for economic growth and sustainable development. Wilo is ready to contribute its international experience and technological expertise to shape this transformation together with partners in Kazakhstan,” added Hermes.
In addition, the Wilo Group was represented at the German-Kazakh Economic Forum at the Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Berlin. The event brought together senior representatives from government and business of both countries, including the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The focus was on prospects for deepening economic cooperation between Germany and Kazakhstan in key strategic sectors, such as industry, infrastructure, energy and digitalisation.
During the forum, the Wilo Group also signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), one with the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and another with the Alatau City municipal administration. The agreements lay the foundations for further dialogue and the exploration of opportunities for cooperation in strategically relevant areas.
With its WATER-AI strategy, the Wilo Group aims to play an active role in shaping the digital transformation of water management and to contribute to the further development of smart water infrastructure.
