In 2025, the forum brought together over
5,500 participants from
82 countries, including asset managers overseeing a combined total of
$1.5 trillion. The programme included
160 speakers, more than
40 business events,
four new listings on the Astana International Exchange and the signing of
seven agreements. Speakers at AFD 2025 included representatives of government bodies, top managers of Kazakhstani and international banks and investment companies, asset managers, regulators, fintech entrepreneurs and global financial thought leaders, including Brett King, the renowned futurist, entrepreneur and author of global bestsellers.
AFD 2026 will continue the dynamics through in-depth discussions focused on delivering practical solutions. The forum will provide opportunities to analyze global trends, explore new business and investment opportunities, attend a
professional financial services exhibition, and establish direct business contacts with investors, top managers and industry leaders.
The thematic focus of AFD 2026 will include capital markets and investment products; trust infrastructure: regulation, law, market confidence; innovation at institutional scale; financing the real economy; regional and cross-border capital cooperation.
Particular attention will be paid to the opportunities and advantages offered by the AIFC ecosystem. The forum will feature business development case studies within the Centre’s jurisdiction — from company growth stories to successful capital raising and international market expansion.
Another key feature of the forum will be the
AFD Exhibition — a dedicated exhibition platform where participants will present their solutions and achievements. For companies, this represents an opportunity to strengthen market positioning and establish direct connections with strategic partners.
The forum is traditionally organised with the support of partners and sponsors. In 2025, partners included Freedom Broker, Solidcore Resources, ITS, MYD Production, LMAX Group, Teniz Capital Investment Banking, Allur, Binance, Mastercard and others.
Companies seeking to strengthen their market presence and build strategic partnerships with leaders of the financial industry are invited to participate in AFD 2026 as sponsors. Companies are also invited to join the
AFD Exhibition. Registration and the detailed programme will be available on the official website:
astanafindays.org. For general enquiries, please contact afd@aifc.kz; for partnership enquiries, partnership@aifc.kz.