Europe’s largest and most prestigious international forum on Kazakhstan will once again serve as a great networking platform for international investors, Kazakh corporates and key government officials during its 3 information-packed days, from 17th-19th June in London. We are currently putting together an impressive speaker faculty (80 speakers in 2008!), comprising of key Kazakh government ministers, bankers, investors, oil & gas sector players and senior executives from other industry sectors, to debate the crucial issues of how to both survive and thrive during difficult times.

If you are looking for answers to questions such as: what’s in store for investors in Kazakhstan at a time when the global economic crisis seems to have hit most countries around the world; what steps is the Kazakh government taking to ensure economic stability; or where are the best opportunities and how to capitalise on them, then this is an event that you cannot afford to miss!

MAIN TOPICS:

• The macroeconomic domestic and global outlook for the Kazakh economy
• The government’s latest anti-crisis programme and other governmental initiatives
• The impact of falling commodity prices on the oil-dependant country and how this will affects its future investment potential
• Keeping the financial and banking sectors stable and a look at the recent nationalisation of Kazakhstan’s two largest banks
• Development of and investment into infrastructure – with the focus on energy, utilities and transport
• An in-depth analysis of oil & gas, banking and financial sectors
• Opportunities for investors in other sectors – real estate, retail, IT, FMCG etc.
• Possibility for private equity investments in Kazakhstan
• What’s in store for the agricultural sector – does it offer potential for investors?

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UK and Adam Smith Conferences, in conjunction with Kazakhstan Growth Forum are pleased to invite you to attend the Kazakh Celebrity Concert, presented by Eleonora Bekova. Date and venue: 19.30 on 20th June, Cadogan Hall, London