A meeting of the participants of the project «DUAL EDUCATION FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS IN KAZAKHSTAN» (Erasmus + (DIARKAZ)) – Almagul Asainova, Daria Abykenova, Tatyana Saliy, Munira Bokaeva with the head of the digital production group of Siemens company Danis Nabiullin was held at the Innovative University of Eurasia. During the meeting, a new educational program was discussed in more detail, the competencies that graduates in automation and robotics should possess, what prospects, in turn, open up for students and what formats of interaction with the company are possible in the future, are adjusted. Today, universities have a powerful theoretical base. Nevertheless, for a graduate who plans to develop his career, especially in automation and robotics, it is important to think about practical skills in his field. Partnership programs with educational institutions will allow students to gain relevant experience and understanding of real working conditions.