CFO Forum II in Astana: Finance chiefs to discuss real-sector growth

On 26 November 2026, chief financial officers, economists, analysts and executives from Kazakhstan's real economy will gather at The St. Regis Astana for CFO Forum II, the organizers have announced, infohub.kz reports.

The event will focus on issues that directly affect the resilience and development of the real economy: productivity growth, cost management, cost optimization and practical solutions already proven by companies' experience.

The centerpiece of the program is a plenary session titled "A New Historical Cycle: Growth Conditions for the Real Sector." Business, financial-sector and regulator representatives intend to discuss frankly what conditions the real sector needs to become an engine of growth.

A panel session, "Cost Under Pressure: Tariffs, Wages, Logistics," will address how tariffs, rising wages and logistics constraints affect companies' operations, as well as practical cost-management tools.

The program will also feature CFO Talks, a relay of short speeches by CFOs and CEOs sharing real cases, the decisions they made and the lessons drawn from their own practice.

The first CFO Forum was held in 2025 and launched an open dialogue between financial executives of real-sector companies and the expert community. Last year's speakers included Timur Zharkenov (Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan), Qasym Mukhanbetov (Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC), Madina Yerzhanova (Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan JSC), Aibol Argynghaziyev (KAZAKH INVEST National Company JSC), Askhat Omarov (BI Group), Ravshan Irmatov (ForteBank JSC), Sabigat Rakhmet (Kcell JSC), Azamat Keskimbayev (Kazpost JSC) and heads of other industrial and infrastructure companies.

Fin Club continues to bring the financial community together, creating opportunities for professional dialogue and the exchange of experience. CFO Forum II participants can expect a packed program with lively discussions, and the forum will close with a summary and an awards ceremony. Registration and further information are available on the CFO Forum II website.