On 3 and 4 November 2025, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), in partnership with the research institute of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP) and the OSCE Academy, co-organized a two-day policy dialogue titled “Gender and Youth in Water & Energy: Building Inclusive Futures for Central Asia.” The event gathered representatives from various international institutions, research, the development and non-governmental sector to explore the themes of gender equality and youth engagement in the governance of water and energy resources in Central Asia.

On 29–30 October 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek hosted a two-day training titled “Digital Security and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Governance.” The training aimed to enhance civil servants' digital competencies, raise their awareness of cyber threats, and strengthen the skills needed for the safe and effective use of innovative technologies in public administration and environmental management.

Between the 20 and the 24 October 2025, the Director and the Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, Dr. Pal Dunay and Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev stayed in Vienna. The Academy reported to the OSCE Permanent Council (PC) on the 23 October, and to the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting on the 24 October. During the visit they met several OSCE delegations, in most cases accompanying the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), Ambassador Dr. Volker Frobarth, who was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of the Trustees of the OSCE Academy at the BoT meeting.

On 27 October 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek hosted the launch of Dr. Kuat Akizhanov’s book, Political Economy of Kazakhstan: From Neoliberal Dogma to Social Catastrophe. The event brought together MA students, faculty, and external participants. The event was opened by Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, who also moderated the subsequent discussion of the book's themes. Dr. Akizhanov briefly introduced the book, and the floor was opened for discussion.