NOVEMBER 16, ASTANA
THE FUTURE
BEGINS TODAY
THE FORUM OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 2022
Session 1
"Kazakhstan-2029": Future vision
The first session of The Forum of Strategic Initiatives 2022, Kazakhstan's largest non-governmental discussion forum, focused on the nation's future as envisioned by private entrepreneurs, bankers, and state bodies. The discussion covered topics such as the significance of creative industries, IT advancements, the country's digitalization, and the role of trust.

Speakers
  • Timur Suleimenov
    First Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Timur Turlov
    Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.
  • Imanbek (online)
    Kazakh DJ, music producer
  • Almas Zhali
    Producer, Founder of Brave Talents
  • Bagdat Mussin
    Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • James A. Robinson
    British economist, co-author of the book «Why Nations Fail?»
  • Olzhas Khudaibergenov
    Senior Partner, CSI
  • Kanat Sahariyanov
    Moderator
Session 2
"Future scenarios of the geopolitical situation"
The second session of The Forum of Strategic Initiatives 2022, Kazakhstan's largest non-governmental discussion forum, focused on Kazakhstan's role in a changing geopolitical landscape as seen by analysts, political scientists, and diplomats. The discussion focused on transparency in world politics, interdependencies, globalization, Belt and Road Initiative, conflict and peace, and international law.
Speakers
  • Zhang Xiao (online)
    Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan
  • Daniel Rosenblum
    Ambassador of United States
  • Aibek Barysov
    Chairman of the Association of enterprises of the military-industrial complex
  • Nassim Taleb (online)
    US economist, PhD, author of the book «The Black Swan»
  • Yerzhan Saltybaev
    Director of the Institute of World Economy and Politics
  • Yerkin Tukumov
    Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Ruslan Sultanov
    Chairman of the Management Board of Economic Research Institute JSC
  • Zhanibek Arynov
    Moderator
Session 3
"Top 7 reforms in the next 7 years"
The third session of The Forum of Strategic Initiatives 2022, Kazakhstan's largest non-governmental discussion forum, focused on the legal and economic reforms in Kazakhstan as seen by government agencies, private business, economists, and academics. The discussion focused on institutional norms, corporate and government administration, tax policy, prioritization, and strategy.

Speakers
  • Serik Zhumangarin
    Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration
  • Aset Irgaliev
    Chairman of Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Raimbek Batalov
    Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken“
  • Kairat Mazhibaev
    Entrepreneur, Head of RG Brands
  • Askhat Uzbekov
    Chairman of the Management Board of Kcell
  • James A. Robinson
    British economist, co-author of the book «Why Nations Fail?»
  • Olzhas Khudaibergenov
    Senior Partner, CSI
  • Rakhim Oshakbaev
    Moderator
Session 4
"The Great Migration. Migration challenges of the future"
The fourth session of The Forum of Strategic Initiatives 2022, Kazakhstan's largest non-governmental discussion forum, focused on the legal and economic reforms in Kazakhstan as seen by government agencies, private business, economists, and academics. The discussion focused on institutional norms, corporate and government administration, tax policy, prioritization, and strategy.

Speakers
  • Sayasat Nurbek (online)
    Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Kumar Aksakalov (online)
    Akim of the North Kazakhstan region
  • Aliya Uderbayeva
    Managing Director of WPK Group
  • Lyazzat Ibragimova
    Chairman of Otbasy Bank JSC
  • Yerbol Tulegenov
    Associate Partner, CSI
  • Ruslan Sultanov
    Moderator
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