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IX Conference Capital Markets Kazakhstan
October 8, 2026
Almaty
Swissotel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty (Tausamaly 50A, Kazakhstan)
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Pre-party (07.10.2026)
19:00 - 23:00
Pre-party
Not Included:
À la carte dining (at participants' own expense).
IX Conference Capital Markets Kazakhstan (08.10.2026)
09:00 - 09:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 - 09:40
Welcoming Addresses
09:40 - 11:10
Kazakhstan's Economy: Development Strategy in a New Reality
This session will focus on the key economic trends shaping Kazakhstan and their impact on the country's capital markets. Participants will discuss the investment climate, the development of financial market infrastructure, capital raising opportunities, regulatory developments, and the strategic priorities for the future growth of Kazakhstan's capital market.
Invited Speakers
- Representatives of government authorities and financial regulators;
- Representatives of stock exchanges and financial market infrastructure;
- Executives of banks and investment firms;
- Leading economists and market analysts.
Moderator: Askar Yelemessov, Chairman of the Expert Council, Definition Financial Communications
Bauyrzhan Tulepov, Deputy CEO, Halyk Finance
Representative, , Central Securities Depository
Alexander Zaboev, Head of the Centre for Integration Studies, EDB
Topic: «New Horizons for Kazakhstan’s Investment Cooperation across Eurasia»
Vitaly Tutushkin, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Head of the Permanent Representative Office of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, National Bank of Kazakhstan
11:10 - 11:40
Coffee Break
11:40 - 13:00
Kazakhstan's Capital Market: Investment Ideas and Practical Case Studies from Issuers and Investors
This session will focus on the latest trends shaping Kazakhstan's capital market. Participants will discuss investment ideas, developments in the equity and bond markets, the growth of collective investment vehicles, practical case studies from issuers and investors, as well as new opportunities for raising and deploying capital.
Invited Speakers
- Representatives of issuing companies
- Banks, investment firms, and brokerage companies
- Institutional investors and asset management companies
- Representatives of stock exchanges and financial market infrastructure
Igor Savchenko, Director of the Trading Ideas Department, Halyk Finance
Sholpan Ainabayeva, Chairman of the Board of Directors, SkyBridge Invest
Talgat Kamarov, Chairman of the Management Board, Centras Securities
Maksim Lesovoi, CFO, Jet Finance
Alina Kantserova, Director of the Treasury Department, Home Credit Bank JSC (Subsidiary Bank of ForteBank JSC)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:10
International Capital Markets: Global Experience and Opportunities for Kazakhstan
This session will examine international best practices in capital market development and opportunities for expanding cross-border investment cooperation. Participants will discuss global market trends, international capital raising, best practices in financial market infrastructure, and the experience of leading international financial institutions relevant to Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Invited Speakers:
- Representatives of international investment banks;
- Representatives of foreign stock exchanges and financial market infrastructure providers;
- Representatives of international financial institutions;
- Representatives of global investment firms and credit rating agencies.
Pavel Chernikov, Head of Business Development, Xtellus Europe Ltd
Konstantin Saroyan, Secretary General, Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
Alina Aldambergen, Chief Business Development Officer, Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX)
Bashar Al-Natoor, Managing Director - Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings
Topic: Kazakhstan Through the Lens of Global Rating Agencies: Credit Strengths, Risks and Investor Perception
15:10 - 16:20
Derivatives and Risk Management: Market Development and New Instruments
This session will explore the development of the derivatives market and its role in financial risk management. Discussions will focus on exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives, practical approaches to managing currency, interest rate and commodity risks, improving derivatives market liquidity, and international market experience.
Invited Speakers:
- Representatives of stock exchanges;
- Banks and brokerage firms;
- Corporate treasurers and institutional investors;
- Risk management professionals.
Moderator: Nikolay Ruzaykin, Chairman of the Board, N1broker
Vladimir Savov, Managing Director, Financial Markets Office, Astana Financial Services Authority
16:20 - 16:50
Coffee Break
16:50 - 18:00
Digital Assets and Tokenization: Transforming Capital Markets
This session will focus on the adoption of digital technologies in capital markets. Key topics include the tokenization of financial instruments, the development of digital assets and digital market infrastructure, regulatory approaches, and practical use cases of blockchain technology within the financial sector.
Invited Speakers:
- Representatives of financial regulators and market infrastructure organizations;
- FinTech and blockchain companies;
- Cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset platforms;
- Investment firms and technology solution providers.
Talgat Amanbaev, Chief Innovation Officer, AIFC Authority
Azamat Maybalayev, Co-founder, Association of Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, and Crypto Industry of Kazakhstan
Bakhytzhan Kenzhebaev, Chief Compliance Officer, BigONE Investment Ltd. Private Company
Tamara Shadiyeva, Deputy Chairman of the Board, Central Securities Depository
Ablaikhan Aubakir, Country Manager & Director, Bybit Kazakhstan
Adil Akbaev, Co-founder & CEO, GEXABYTE Blockchain Development
19:00 - 23:00
Evening Networking Cocktail
Excursion (09.10.2026)
10:00 - 17:00
Arba Wine Winery Tour
10:00 AM — Departure from the city
Meet your group and depart for the winery by comfortable transfer.
10:00–11:30 AM — Transfer to the winery
The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.
11:30 AM — Arrival at the winery
Welcome aperitif featuring Adem Alma Red cider.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Winery Tour & Wine Tasting
Explore the winery and discover the winemaking process, followed by a tasting of seven wines in the wine cellar:
• Rosa Assa Valley 2024
• Ak Arba Riesling 2019
• Ainala Arba Gewürztraminer 2024
• Ak Bastau 2015
• Kyzyl Bastau 2020
• Kyzyl Arba Cabernet Franc 2015
• Pino Arba Pinot Noir 2018
1:00–3:30 PM — Vineyard Tour & Lunch
Take a guided walk through the vineyards, followed by a traditional countryside lunch featuring plov, two types of salads, and baursaks.
Lunch will be accompanied by:
• Ak Arba Riesling 2016 KZ
• Pino Arba Pinot Noir 2016 KZ
3:30 PM — Departure for the city
3:30–5:00 PM — Return transfer
Estimated arrival in the city at 5:00 PM.
Total duration: approximately 7 hours, including transfers.
We recommend bringing a bottle of water and warm clothing, as the wine cellar can be cool.
IX Conference Capital Markets Kazakhstan
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