Astana Finance Days 2026 to attract global investors and financial leaders to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, is preparing to host the ninth Astana Finance Days (AFD) forum on September 9-10, 2026. This significant financial event is anticipated to attract over 5,500 participants from more than 80 countries, solidifying its status as a major regional financial gathering.

The forum will convene a diverse group of attendees, including investors, representatives from the financial and technology sectors, regulators, government officials, and international businesses. Since its inception in 2018, AFD has become a crucial platform for dialogues on capital markets, investment strategies, and fostering financial cooperation.

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The forum will bring together investors, representatives of the financial and technology sectors, regulators, government and quasi-state institutions, and international businesses.

The 2026 program will delve into key areas such as capital markets and investment products, regulatory frameworks and market confidence, institutional innovation, financing the real economy, and cross-border capital cooperation. Notable speakers confirmed include Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, and Timur Suleimenov, Governor of the National Bank. The event will also feature the AFD Exhibition, showcasing financial institutions, fintech projects, and investment companies, offering participants ample opportunities to explore business prospects and forge valuable connections within the global financial landscape.

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For Kazakhstan, which is seeking to strengthen its position as a financial hub connecting Central Asia with global markets, the forum provides an opportunity to bring global investors and financial institutions into closer contact with the region.