News

Kazakhstan Transport Week runs 14–16 October at EXPO in Astana, combining the 29th TransLogistica Kazakhstan exhibition and the 8th New Silk Way forum. Organisers expect 250+ exhibitors from about 20 countries, including China. The agenda covers BreakBulk project cargo, warehousing, a 'Digital Silk Road' AI session, EAEU/ECO/CIS transport ministers' meetings and Trans-Caspian route events.

On October 3, Kazakh Prime Minister Bektenov attended the “AI and Digital Bridge 2026” forum and presented awards. During the forum, the parties concluded more than 60 new agreements. The Prime Minister said that Kazakhstan was advancing digital infrastructure and that the “Data Center Valley” project had an energy potential of up to 1 gigawatt. He expressed willingness to cooperate with global technology companies.

At the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum held in Astana from October 1 to 3, government agencies, companies, and universities signed multiple agreements covering computing infrastructure, digital finance, digital assets, talent development, and international cooperation. MultiBank Group plans to invest US$30 million to US$40 million.

Kazakhstan’s “AI & Digital Bridge” event reached more than 60 new agreements and 7 projects won 2026 awards; the page covers common rules for responsible AI use, AI in 500 schools, the “Data Center Valley” project, rail transport to a Pakistani seaport and Caspian ferries. For Chinese investors these point to opportunities in AI, data centres and transit.

On October 1–3, the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international technology forum was held in Astana, organized by Astana Hub, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, and the Astana city government; more than 60 new agreements were reached. The Kazakh side proposed the “Data Center Valley” project and up to 5 GW of additional power capacity, a potential cooperation entry point for Chinese investors interested in computing power, data centers and AI adoption across industries.

At the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum in Almaty on 25 September, Samruk-Energy signed an agreement with China Energy Overseas Investment Company Limited and Sany Renewable to build wind farms in Zhetysu Region with a combined capacity of up to 1 GW, two plants of 500 MW each. Total cost and commissioning dates have not been disclosed. For Chinese renewable-energy firms and equipment suppliers it is a project worth following.

The Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum was held in Almaty on 25 September 2026. 10 agreements were signed, and Tokayev proposed moving from individual projects to cooperation on industrial ecosystems.

The ninth Astana Finance Days, hosted by the Astana International Financial Centre, took place in Astana on 9–10 September 2026, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange among the participating institutions.