Leading financial forum of Eurasian region will take place in Astana on 9–10 September

On 9–10 September 2026, Kazakhstan’s capital will once again
become a platform where the investment and financial agenda of the
Eurasian region is shaped. The Astana International Financial
Centre (AIFC) will host the 9th Astana Finance Days 2026:
Delivering Impact. Capital in Action, bringing together
investors, representatives of the financial and technology sectors,
regulators, government and quasi-state institutions, and
international businesses.

Against the backdrop of intensifying global competition for
capital, platforms that bring together investors, regulators and
financial industry leaders are becoming key venues for strategic
decision-making.

Since its inception in 2018, Astana Finance Days has grown as a
leading financial forum in the Eurasian region, supporting the
development of capital markets and creating new business
opportunities in Kazakhstan.

Participants consistently highlight the forum’s practical value:
the platform enables the development of interactions that transform
into projects, transactions, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Business finds partners, financial agenda issues are resolved, and
the number of participants increases every year.

More than 5,500 participants from over 80
countries are expected to attend AFD 2026. Confirmed
speakers at AFD 2026 include representatives of
Kazakhstan’s public sector, national companies, international
financial institutions, as well as global investment and asset
management firms: Zhaslan Madiyev (Ministry of
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of
Kazakhstan), Timur Suleimenov (National Bank of
Kazakhstan), Yelena Bakhmutova (Association of
Financiers of Kazakhstan), Kubanychbek Omuraliev
(Organization of Turkic States), Sami Ibrahim
Al-Suwailem (Islamic Development Bank Institute),
Timur Turlov (Freedom Holding Corp.),
Kirill Khomyakov (Binance), Alexander
Diakovsky (ITS), Sanzhar Zhamalov
(Mastercard), Ibrahim Canliel (Air Astana),
Ben Powell (BlackRock), Yilmaz
Kocagoz (Goldman Sachs), Jad Ellawn
(Brookfield), Athena Miao (BigONE Eurasia),
David Sol (FTSE Russell), Sallianne
Taylor (Bloomberg), Aida Chodulova
(Kyrgyz Stock Exchange), Alexander Kruglov
(Telegram/TON), Drew Guff (Siguler Guff),
Joshua Chang (Hong Kong Investment Corporation),
Johnson Chui (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing),
Huo Ruirong (Shanghai Stock Exchange),
Barry Chan (China International Capital
Corporation), together with other prominent leaders and experts
from the global financial industry.

AFD 2026 will continue the tradition of in-depth discussions
focused on delivering practical solutions. The forum will provide
opportunities to analyze global trends, explore new business and
investment opportunities, attend a professional financial services
exhibition, and establish direct business contacts with investors,
top managers and industry leaders.

The thematic focus of AFD 2026 will include capital markets and
investment products; trust infrastructure: regulation, law, market
confidence; innovation at institutional scale; financing the real
economy; regional and cross-border capital cooperation.

Particular attention will be paid to the opportunities and
advantages offered by the AIFC ecosystem. The forum will feature
business development case studies within the Centre’s jurisdiction
– from company growth stories to successful capital raising and
international market expansion.

Another key feature of the forum will be the AFD Exhibition – a
dedicated exhibition platform, bringing together financial
institutions, banks, investment and asset management companies, as
well as fintech and technology projects in one space. Participants
will showcase their solutions, products and achievements.

The forum is traditionally organised with the support of its
partners, including Gold Partner – Freedom; Silver Partners –
Solidcore Resources, KAZ Minerals and ITS; Bronze Partners – LMAX
Group and Teniz Capital Investment Banking; Industrial Partner –
Allur; Crypto Partner – Binance; Fintech Partner – Mastercard;
Official Airline Partner – Air Astana; International Media Partner
– Euronews, as well as Orient Capital Management, Qanat Invest, BI
Group, CICC, Roemer Capital (Europe), Abylai Global Solutions,
Symphony Digital Assests, Fitch Ratings, AmCham Kazakhstan, Solana,
Halyk Finance, MYD Production, Atlas Capital, PwC, Anchorage
Digital, Alif, Jupiter Jet, RCS Group, Zubr Capital, Vitis Capital,
Amicorp and others.

Registration and the detailed programme will be available on the
official website: https://astanafindays.org/en

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected].