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II ЦЕНТРАЛЬНО-АЗИАТСКИЙ МЕДИАФОРУМ
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Central Asia in the Era of Global Challenges. Media as a Tool for Strategic Development

II Central Asian
Media Forum

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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.
СПИКЕРЫ ФОРУМА
  • MAULEN ASHIMBAYEV
    Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Aida Balayeva
    Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Asadjon Khodjayev
    Director of the Information and Mass Communications Agency under the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan
  • Marat Tagayev
    Vice Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • ERLAN KARIN
    State Advisor of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Alizoda Sukhrob
    Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting under the Government of Tajikistan
  • Raushan Kazhybayeva
    Director of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Akhmed Ismailov
    Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • PEDRO VARGAS DAVID
    Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews, France
  • Claus Strunz
    CEO and Editorial Director Euronews, France
  • Ahmed Nadeem
    Secretary-General of the ABU, Malaysia
  • Ding Yong
    Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CGTN, China
  • Senura Abervaidena
    Director of Meta's Regulation in South and Central Asia
  • Rufat Khamzayev
    Director of AnewZ TV-channel, Azerbaijan
  • MikHail Kalmykov
    First Deputy Director General of the TASS Agency, Russia
  • Kairat Sarybay
    Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
  • Iain McDonald
    Digital Creative Director, CNN International Commercial
  • Alexey Smagin
    Data Journalist, independent lecturer (Yandex, Tinkoff Magazine, Novaya Gazeta), Russia
  • Rustem Bigari
    Digital Transformation and AI Expert, Kazakhstan
  • Dr. Venkat Iyer
    Media Law Expert, United Kingdom
  • Daniyar Kosnazarov
    Advisor to the President of Narxoz University, ex-CMO KPMG and Qazaq Republic, Kazakhstan
  • Aigerim Karibaeva
    Creator, artist, influencer, Kazakhstan
  • Rasul Kusherbayev
    Influencer, blogger, Uzbekistan
  • Erkinbek Ryskulbekov
    Blogger, influencer, Kyrgyzstan
  • Shoira Pulatova
    Blogger, influencer, Tajikistan
  • Aina Zadabek
    Chairperson of the Management Board of “Qazcontent” JSC
  • Mederbek Shermetaliyev
    Director of the Kyrgyz National News agency “Kabar”
  • Elmira Musazadeh
    Journalist, Editor-in-Chief of CBC TV Azerbaijan
  • Sadriddin Shamsiddinzoda
    Director of «Safina» Television, Tajikistan
  • Abdusaid Kuchimov
    General Director of the National Information Agency of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
  • Kanat Sakharyanov
    General Director of Atameken Business
  • Chyntemirova Nuriza
    Journalist, founder of the company "Barsbek Global", Kyrgyz Republic
  • Wang Bin
    Director of the Eurasian Bureau of China Media Group (CMG), China
  • Emin Huseyn
    Chief Program Director at «AzTV»
  • Kuntugan Erkezhan
    Director of the “Jibek Joly” TV channel
  • Askat Zhakayev
    Sport+, General Director
  • Jane Witherspoon
    Euronews Middle East Bureau Chief
РЕГИСТРАЦИЯ
FORUM MODERATORS
  • Kemelbek Oyshybayev
    Chairman of the JSC “Khabar Agency”
  • Asel Kozhakova
    Official representative of Euronews in Kazakhstan
  • Natalie Lindo
    TV presenter, Journalist
  • Karlygash Jamankulova
    President of the International Foundation for the Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz"
  • Akerke Berlibay
    PR and Communications Specialist
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FORUM PROGRAMM
16 april | Day 1
09:00
Arriving
09:15-09:45
Meeting of the Ministers of Information of Central Asia

Signing of a Memorandum by the Ministers of Central Asian countries

10:00 - 11:30
Opening ceremony
Information Space of Central Asia: New Growth Points and Cooperation
11:45–13:00
Plenary session

Global Media: Shaping the Information Landscape of the Future
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
Panel session #1

Digital Transformation of Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

14:00-15:30
Networking session (round table format)

15:30-17:00
Panel session #2

Social networks as a tool in promoting the country's image

15:30-16:40
Master Class

Jane Witherspoon, Managing Editor, Middle East, Central Asia and South Caucasus

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FORUM PROGRAM
17 april | Day 2

Master classes for republican media, media of Central Asian countries and university students
10:00-11:30
Media ethics in the era of social media and AI
Master Class
Dr. Venkat Iyer,
Media Law Expert, United Kingdom
11:45-13:00
How newsrooms and companies use data to create engaging stories

Master Class

Alexey Smagin,
Data Journalist, independent lecturer (Yandex, Tinkoff Magazine, Novaya Gazeta), Russia
14:30-16:00
How good storytelling can create a lasting impression on the audience
Master Class

Iain McDonald,
Digital Creative Director, CNN International Commercial confirmed
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VENUE
April 16–17, Astana, Kazakhstan
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
The Ritz-Carlton Astana
CONTACT:
k.kense@qogam.gov.kz