Central Asia in the Era of Global Challenges. Media as a Tool for Strategic Development

II Central Asian
Media Forum

FORUM GOALS
  • Digital Transformation
    Discussion on the digital transformation of media and its impact on the region’s information space.
  • Role of Media
    Examination of media’s role in shaping public opinion, supporting sustainable development, and promoting regional interests on the international stage.
  • Cooperation and Partnership
    Strengthening cooperation between Central Asian media organizations and international partners
  • Analysis of Global Challenges
    Discussing pressing global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical instability, and economic crises, and their effects on Central Asia.
  • 2000+
    participants
    Everyone is welcome to take part in the conference.
  • 30+
    speakers
    We have invited top professionals to share their experience.
SPEAKERS
  • Maulen Ashimbayev
    Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Pedro Vargas David
    Chairman of the Board of Directors, Euronews, France
  • Ahmed Nadeem
    Secretary General of ABU
  • Erlan Karin
    State Counselor of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Aida Balaeva
    Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Marat Tagaev
    Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Asadjon Khodjaev
    Director of the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan
  • Wang Bin
    Director of the Eurasian Bureau, China Media Group (CMG)
  • Nosir Saidov
    Chairman of the Committee on Television and Radio Broadcasting under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
  • Ahmed Ismailov
    Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of Azerbaijan
  • Annasakhet Kakaev
    Deputy Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography
  • Raushan Kazhybayeva
    Director of the Presidential Television and Radio Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Iain McDonald
    Creative Director at CNN International Commercial
  • Senura Aberwaidena
    Director of Meta for Regulatory Affairs in South and Central Asia
  • Dr. Venkat Iyer
    Media law expert, United Kingdom
  • Elmira Musazade
    Journalist, Editor-in-Chief of CBC TV Azerbaijan
  • Yerzat Dulat
    Founder of Higgsfield, AI startup (Kazakhstan–USA)
  • Alexey Smagin
    Data journalist, independent lecturer (Yandex, Tinkoff Journal, Novaya Gazeta)
  • Daniyar Kosnazar
    Advisor to the President of Narxoz University, former CMO of KPMG and Qazaq Republic
  • Nurtore Jusip
    Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Mederbek Shermetaliev
    Director of the Kyrgyz National News Agency “Kabar”
  • Rufat Khamzayev
    Chief Executive of the “AnewZ” TV channel
  • Nuriza Chyntemirova
    Journalist, founder of Barsbek Global, Kyrgyz Republic
  • Askar Dzhaldinov
    Deputy Director of the Presidential Television and Radio Complex of Kazakhstan
  • Sadriddin Shamsiddinzoda
    Director of “Safina” TV channel
  • Abdusaid Kuchimov
    General Director of the National News Agency of Uzbekistan
  • Maksat Tolyqbayev
    Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Kanat Sakharyanov
    General Director of Atameken Business media holding, Kazakhstan
  • Askhat Zhakaev
    Director of Sport+ TV channel, Kazakhstan
  • Shoira Pulatova
    Influencer from Tajikistan
  • Nikita Shatalov
    Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Erkinbek Ryskulbekov
    Influencer from Kyrgyzstan
FORUM MODERATORS
  • Kemelbek Oishybayev
    Chairman of the Management Board of “Khabar” Agency JSC, Republic of Kazakhstan
    Moderator of the networking session (round table format)
  • Karlygash Zhamankulova
    President of the International Foundation for the Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adil Soz”
    Moderator of the panel session: “Digital Transformation of Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data”
  • Akerke Berlibay
    PR and Communications Specialist
    Moderator of Section #2: “Social Media as a Tool for Promoting the Country’s Image”
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April 16–17, Astana, Kazakhstan
The Ritz-Carlton Astana