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:

• Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.
• Salome Zurabishvili, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Georgia Network
• Aida Balayeva, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Philippe Vogeleer, Independent Director, Freedom Holding Corp.
• Dinara Seijaparova, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Central Asia Network
• Bagdat Mussin, Chair of the Board of Kazakhtelecom, Former Minister of Digital Development of Kazakhstan
• Renat Bekturov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)

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.