Astana Finance Days 2026 - Delivering Impact: Capital in Action
Astana Finance Days (AFD), the flagship financial forum of the Astana International Financial Centre, has evolved into one of the region’s leading platform for capital markets, investment dialogue and cross-border cooperation.
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Astana Finance Days (AFD), the flagship financial forum of the Astana International Financial Centre, has evolved into one of the region’s leading platform for capital markets, investment dialogue and cross-border cooperation. What began as an industry-focused event has grown into a strategic meeting point for investors, regulators, policymakers, financial institutions and businesses from Central Asia, the Caucasus and the broader Eurasian region.
The 9th edition of AFD will take place on 9-10 September, 2026, in Astana under the theme Delivering Impact: Capital in Action. The programme will focus on how capital is mobilized, structured and deployed across regional and global markets – from capital markets and investment products to regulation, innovation, real-economy financing and cross-border cooperation.
AFD 2026 is expected to convene over 5,000 participants from more than 80 countries, including global investors, asset managers, policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, and industry leaders.
For international participants, the Forum offers direct access to one of the region’s most dynamic financial ecosystems and to a market increasingly positioned as a gateway between Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
From Dialogue to Deal Flow
What distinguishes AFD is not only its scale, but its function. The Forum is designed to move beyond high-level discussion and create the conditions for practical outcomes – from investment leads and strategic partnerships to market entry, institutional cooperation, and capital-raising opportunities.
In a region where connectivity is as much about trust as it is about infrastructure, AFD provides a neutral and internationally oriented platform where public-sector priorities, private-sector capabilities, and investor expectations can meet in one place.
A Track Record of Growth and Practical Outcomes
The 2025 edition brought together over 5,500 participants from 82 countries, including asset managers overseeing a combined total of $1.5 trillion. The programme featured 160 speakers, more than 40 business events, four new listings on the Astana International Exchange and the signing of seven agreements.
Inside the AFD 2026 Agenda
AFD 2026 will build on this momentum with a programme focused on practical solutions, investable opportunities and the future architecture of regional finance.
Key themes of AFD 2026 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.
Another defining element is the AFD Exhibition — a 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, including Gold Partner - Freedom; Silver Partners - Solidcore Resources and ITS, Bronze Partners - LMAX Group and Teniz Capital Investment Banking; Fintech Partner - Mastercard; International Media Partner – South China Morning Post; Official Airline Partner - Air Astana, Partners - Orient Capital Management, Qanat Invest, Roemer Capital (Europe), Abylai Global Solutions, MYD Production and others.