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The choice of Kazakhstan as the primary B2B and G2B platform within the Great Silk Road space is no coincidence. According to the latest Most Powerful Countries 2026 ranking, which assesses the international influence of states, the Republic secured the 34th position, becoming the sole representative of Central Asia in the top half of the list.
Today, the country accounts for 51% of regional trade turnover and nearly 57% of regional exports. In 2025, the volume of foreign trade reached an impressive $143.9 billion. The high level of investor confidence in the national economy is further underpinned by stable credit ratings from leading global agencies, S&P and Moody’s.
It is this robust macroeconomic foundation that will form the basis of discussions at the EAEFF-2026 Forum, organized with the support of the Association of Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC).
Key Agenda Topics of the Forum:
The "Khorgos-2026" Forum is positioned not merely as a conference, but as a practical tool for identifying strategic partners, presenting investment projects, and facilitating direct dialogue between business and regulatory authorities.
Given Kazakhstan's status as the premier trade and transit hub of Eurasia, the upcoming forum promises to be one of the most significant business events of the year, defining the strategic vectors of economic cooperation between the East and the West.
Registration is now open: https://cafbf.kz/ru
13 October, 2026
Kazakhstan Confirms Its Status as a Regional Leader: The 3rd Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum (EAEFF) "Khorgos-2026"
Against the backdrop of its rapidly strengthening position on the international stage, Kazakhstan is preparing to become a premier magnet for global capital and innovation. On October 15–17, 2026, the International Center for Cross-Border Cooperation (ICCBC) "Khorgos" will host the large-scale 3rd Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum (EAEFF) under the theme "East-West: Business Without Borders."
The choice of Kazakhstan as the primary B2B and G2B platform within the Great Silk Road space is no coincidence. According to the latest Most Powerful Countries 2026 ranking, which assesses the international influence of states, the Republic secured the 34th position, becoming the sole representative of Central Asia in the top half of the list.Today, the country accounts for 51% of regional trade turnover and nearly 57% of regional exports. In 2025, the volume of foreign trade reached an impressive $143.9 billion. The high level of investor confidence in the national economy is further underpinned by stable credit ratings from leading global agencies, S&P and Moody’s.
It is this robust macroeconomic foundation that will form the basis of discussions at the EAEFF-2026 Forum, organized with the support of the Association of Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC).
Key Agenda Topics of the Forum:
- Trade and New Logistics Arteries: Experts will discuss the development of the Middle Corridor, the "China – Central Asia – Europe" routes, and the role of global free ports in the cross-border ecosystem.
- Investment Potential: Dedicated sessions will focus on the macroeconomics of Eurasia, the localization of foreign (particularly Chinese) business in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the utilization of next-generation Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
- Fintech and the Digital Economy: Participants will examine the future of payment systems, the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), the development of Open Banking, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy.
- Integration and Human Capital: The focus will be on financial integration across the Eurasian space, cybersecurity, tourism development, and the role of universities in training personnel for the new economy.
The "Khorgos-2026" Forum is positioned not merely as a conference, but as a practical tool for identifying strategic partners, presenting investment projects, and facilitating direct dialogue between business and regulatory authorities.
Given Kazakhstan's status as the premier trade and transit hub of Eurasia, the upcoming forum promises to be one of the most significant business events of the year, defining the strategic vectors of economic cooperation between the East and the West.
Registration is now open: https://cafbf.kz/ru
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