About
The Central Asian Microfinance Forum is an international platform for dialogue between regulators, microfinance institutions, international financial institutions, investors, fintech companies and industry associations of Central Asian countries.

The forum brings together representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other countries of the region to discuss the future of the microfinance market, the digital transformation of the financial sector, sustainable development and the expansion of regional cooperation.
Programme
📅 21 September 2026 · InterContinental Almaty

Forum Programme

Plenary sessions take place in the Ballroom; after lunch the programme splits into two parallel tracks

08:30 — 09:30
Participant registration
Welcome coffee, networking, registration desk.
09:30 — 10:00
Official opening of the forum
Welcome remarks from the organisers, the Central Asian Alliance and honoured guests.
10:00 — 11:15 · Plenary session 1
Regulatory transformation of the Central Asian microfinance market
Balancing sustainability, innovation and consumer protection. Supervisory agenda, self-regulation, financial inclusion.
11:15 — 11:45
Official photo · Coffee break · Press approach
11:45 — 13:00 · Panel session 2
The future of microfinance in Central Asia: market leaders' perspective
Addresses by heads of regional associations + open discussion.
13:00 — 14:00
Lunch · Networking · Exhibition area
14:00 — 15:15 · Parallel tracks
Track A · Ballroom

International perspective on microfinance development

Investment, technology, fintech, ESG, the role of international institutions.

Track B · Abylai Khan Hall

Practical solutions for the microfinance market

Partner masterclasses: technology, AI, risk management, anti-fraud.

15:15 — 15:45
Coffee break · Networking · Exhibition area
15:45 — 17:00 · Parallel tracks
Track A · Ballroom

Ethical and responsible finance in Central Asia

Transparency, trust, ESG, consumer protection, association standards.

Track B · Abylai Khan Hall

Digital transformation of microfinance

AI, scoring, anti-fraud, automation, digital products.

17:00 — 17:45
Closing session · Signing of the Almaty Declaration
Adoption of key principles: responsible finance, transparency, ESG, regional cooperation. Official closing.
19:00 — 22:00
Gala dinner
Ceremonial part, industry awards ceremony, networking.
Speakers
  • Max Holden
    Founder & Art Director
  • Eva Stark
    Customer Support
  • Julia Bush
    Design Director
  • Carlos Lott
    Marketing Director
  • Carlos Lott
    Marketing Director
  • Max Holden
    Founder & Art Director
  • Max Holden
    Founder & Art Director
  • Max Holden
    Founder & Art Director
Fees

Registration Fees

Payment by bank transfer against an invoice — the invoice is sent to your email after registration

AMFOK Member

Special rate for Association members

50,000 ₸ · $100
  • Access to all sessions
  • Forum materials
  • Networking and B2B area
  • Coffee breaks and lunch
  • Gala dinner
Select plan
For non-member companies

Forum Guest

Full access to all forum activities

100,000 ₸ · $200
  • Access to all sessions
  • Forum materials
  • Networking and B2B area
  • Coffee breaks and lunch
  • Gala dinner
Select plan

For groups of 5+ participants a single invoice is available — email amfok.coordinator@gmail.com

Partnership Packages

Partnership Opportunities

350–400 executives and decision-makers from five Central Asian countries — in one place. Limited number of packages.

Strategic Partner
5,000,000 ₸ · $10,000

No more than 2 packages

  • Maximum logo placement on all materials
  • Logo on main screen, press walls and navigation
  • Company video and mention in press releases
  • Dedicated masterclass
  • Premium spot in the exhibition area
  • Private meetings with heads of CA associations
  • Priority B2B meetings · Gala dinner
  • 3 free registrations
Request package
Official Partner
2,500,000 ₸ · $5,000

 

  • Logo on website, screens and forum programme
  • Mention in publications and social media
  • Themed masterclass
  • Standard exhibition booth
  • B2B meetings · Gala dinner
  • 2 free registrations
Request package
Forum Partner
1,500,000 ₸ · $3,000

 

  • Logo on website and among forum partners
  • Distribution of promotional materials
  • Participation in the exhibition area
  • B2B meetings · Gala dinner
  • 1 free registration
Request package

Additional sponsorship opportunities:

Gala Dinner PartnerCoffee Break PartnerRegistration Partner Interpretation PartnerBusiness Lounge PartnerExhibition Partner
Strategic Partners
  • ARNUR CREDIT
    Arnur Credit is a microfinance organisation providing accessible financial solutions to support entrepreneurs and the public. The company fosters business development and strengthens clients' financial resilience.
  • AKF
    AKF is one of Kazakhstan's leading microfinance organisations, providing financial services for the development of small and medium businesses and supporting the population. For many years AKF has advanced financial inclusion across the country's regions.
Official Partners
Partners
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Fill out the form in the "Registration" section. The system will assign an order number, and the invoice will be sent to your email within one business day.

Payment is by bank transfer against the issued invoice. Be sure to include your order number in the payment reference (e.g. AMFOK-260921-143022). After payment, send confirmation to amfok.coordinator@gmail.com — and within 1–2 business days you will receive participation confirmation.

All business sessions, forum materials, networking and B2B area, coffee breaks, lunch and the gala dinner.

Yes. During registration, indicate the number of participants and fill in each person's details — a single invoice will be issued to the company. For groups of 5+ you can also write to the coordinator.

The working languages of the forum are Kazakh, Russian and English. Information about simultaneous interpretation of sessions will be published together with the final programme.

The forum takes place at the InterContinental Almaty hotel. Special accommodation rates apply for out-of-town and international participants — please ask the coordinator: amfok.coordinator@gmail.com.

Choose a package in the "Partners" section and submit a request — coordinator Adel Tuyakova will contact you within one business day: +7 700 007 00 73.

Refund terms depend on the cancellation date. For refund questions, contact the coordinator: amfok.coordinator@gmail.com or +7 776 278 31 75.

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Location

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

📍 Almaty, Al-Farabi Avenue 77/8

🕗 Registration opens at 08:30

🚗 Hotel parking is available for participants

🛏 Special accommodation rates apply for out-of-town guests — please ask the coordinator

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