The session will explore the role of digitalization in advancing sustainability, highlighting the synergies between technology, finance and sustainable development. Drawing on Kazakhstan’s leadership in applying AI and GovTech solutions in public services, as well as its success in attracting investment and building enabling policies for a thriving digital ecosystem, the discussion will focus on how this experience can be scaled across the broader Central Asian region. The session will also emphasize the growing role of the private sector and its collaboration with governments in driving digital innovation to support sustainable development throughout Central Asia.

Speakers:

• Philippe Vogeleer, Independent Director of Freedom Holding Corp.
• Dinara Seijaparova, Executive Director of Global Compact Local Network Central Asia
• Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.
• Salome Zurabishvili, Executive Director of Global Compact Local Network Georgia
• Bagdat Mussin, CEO of Kazakhtelecom
• Rauan Kenzhehanuly, Founder of Bilim Media Group
• David Gorodyansky, Founder of AnchorFree Inc.
• Asset Abdualiyev, CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub

You may submit your registration application here.

This session is a private, sponsored event by Freedom Holding Corp. The inclusion of this session, company names and/or examples is intended strictly for private learning purposes. It does not constitute any endorsement of the companies and individuals by the UN Global Compact.