WOMEN IN BUSINESS Forum – WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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February 20, 2024

WOMEN
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International Women's
Entrepreneurship Forum in Almaty

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Anna Osipova
Mentor, Women's Entrepreneurship Development Center

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International Women's
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Akerkin Eraliyeva
Chairperson of the Almaty Women's Business Council

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International Women's
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Olga Kim
Chairperson of the Council of Businesswomen of Almaty

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Ainur Turisbek
Doctor of Law,
Founder and Designer of the "Ainur Turisbek" brand

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Alina Aldambergen
Chairman of the Board
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Umut Shayakhmetova
Chairperson of the Board of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan

The Ritz-Carlton Almaty hosted the “Women in Business” forum on February 20, 2019, a pivotal event in the realm of women’s entrepreneurship organized jointly by the Almaty Women’s Business Council “Atameken” and JSC “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan.

The second “Women in Business” forum took place in Almaty, gathering more than 300 businesswomen from diverse sectors of the economy and public life

The third “Women in Business” forum in Almaty focused on discussing prospects for post-pandemic economic recovery and urban revitalization, highlighting the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs from the southern capital.

The annual “Women in Business” forum was held in Almaty on February 23, 2023. This large-scale business event brought together over a hundred public figures, heads of major companies, and successful women. Its primary goal was to serve as a brainstorming platform for generating new ideas.

The annual flagship event in the field of women’s entrepreneurship, the “Women in Business” forum, took place at the Rixos Almaty hotel. The forum brought together over 100 successful businesswomen, heads of major companies, and public figures from the southern capital.

About Forum

"Women in Business" is an innovative dialogue platform designed to unite the women's entrepreneurial community and address pressing issues related to the development of the business environment, economic policy, small and medium-sized enterprises, and industry-specific challenges.

The forum is driven by women entrepreneurs and industry experts who are committed to tackling today's economic and social challenges. Join us as women leaders from diverse sectors share their experiences and insights, providing solutions to your most pressing concerns.

Why are economic analysis and forecasts so important?

What financial instruments are necessary for a business and how should they be used correctly?

Key macroeconomic trends for national economic development and women's entrepreneurship

A wide range of other topics will be covered in detail. In addition to panel discussions for owners of large and medium-sized businesses, department heads, and entrepreneurs, there will be workshops, coaching sessions, and practical business sessions led by expert speakers. Networking opportunities will also be provided, allowing participants to connect and interact with successful women leaders in business and entrepreneurship. An exclusive bonus will be express consultations on various issues from participants.

Organizer

Moderator

Акеркин ЭРАЛИЕВА

PhD - Председатель Совета деловых женщин Алматы. Akerkin Eraliyeva, PhD – Chairman of the Council of Business Women of Almaty

Дармен САДВАКАСОВ

Управляющий партнер, Dasco Consulting Group. Darmen SADVAKASSOV, Managing Partner, Dasco Consulting Group

Асель КАРАУЛОВА

Президент, Казахстанский Пресс-клуб. Assel KARAULOVA, President, Kazakhstan Press Club

Алуа КОРПЕБАЕВА

Директор, Clever Market. Alua KORPEBAYEVA , Director, Clever Market

Speakers

Микаела Фриберг-Стори

Michaela Friberg-Storey. Постоянный координатор ООН в Казахстане.

Умут Шаяхметова

Umut Shayakhmetova. Председатель правления, Halyk Bank.

Цзян Вэй

Jiang Wei. Генеральный консул КНР.

Мишель Еркин

Michelle Yerkin. Генеральный консул США в Алматы.

Яана Реколайнен

Jaana Rekolainen. CEO, Торговая Ассоциация EastCham Finland.

Ясмин Бедир

Yasemin Bedir. Президент по региону Восточная Европа, MasterCard.

Екатерина Бенджамин

Yekaterina Benjamin. Глава представительства, IFC Казахстан.

Гаухар Бурибаева

Gaukhar Buribayeva. Председатель правления, Фонд развития предпринимательства ДАМУ

Лан Вэйцзе

Lang Weijie. Председатель правления, ICBC

Наталья Лим

Natalya Lim. Партнер Strategy, Лидер консультационной практики, PwC в Регионе Евразия

Айдан Сулейменова

Aidan Suleimenova. Президент, Фонд «Аяла»

Асель Тасмагамбетова

Assel Tasmagambetova. Президент, Благотворительный фонд «Саби»

Аружан Саин

Aruzhan Sain. Директор, Добровольное общество «Милосердие»

Нариман АБИЛЬШАИКОВ

Nariman Abilshaikov, Управляющий директор, Фонд “Halyk”

Асель Татишева

Assel Tatisheva. Основатель, Aurora Space

Алма Касымова

Alma Kassimova. Глава программы консультаций для малого бизнеса в Казахстане, ЕБРР

Асель Жанасова

Assel Zhanasova. Председатель правления, Казпочта

Айжан Бейсеева

Aizhan Beyseeva. Руководитель компонента по транспорту и логистике, USAID

Елена Седых

Yelena Sedykh. Генеральный директор, Договор 24

Ольга Ким

Olga Kim. Директор, Brosh Agency

Салтанат АХАНОВА

Saltanat Akhanova. Заместитель председателя ВТП РК

Айдана ТОГЫЗБАЕВА

Aidana Togyzbaeva. Управляющий директор, НПП РК Атамекен

Program

February 20, 2024

09:00 - 09:30 Registration of participants. Greeting coffee

Start of the Forum

09:00 - 09:30 Registration of participants. Greeting coffee

9:30 - 10:30

Plenary session. International Women Empowerment

Moderator: Akerkin ERALIYEVA ,PhD, Chairman of the Council of Business Women of Almaty

Speakers:
• Lazzat RAMAZANOVA, Chairman, Council of Business Women of Kazakhstan
• Michaela FRIBERG-STORY, UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan
• Michelle YERKIN, USA Consul General
• Jiang WEI, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China
• Jaana REKOLAINEN, CEO, EastCham Trade Association Finland
• Yasmin BEDIR, President, Eastern Europe, Mastercard

9:30 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:30

Panel session Economy and Finance: new challenges and prospects

Moderator: Darmen SADVAKASSOV, Managing Partner, Dasco Consulting Group

Speakers:
• Umut SHAYAKHMETOVA, Chairman of the Board, Halyk Bank
• Yekaterina BENJAMIN, Country Officer, IFC Kazakhstan representative
• Lang WEIJIE, Chairman of the Board, ICBC
• Gaukhar BURIBAYEVA, Chairman of the Board, DAMU Entrepreneurship Development Fund
• Natalya LIM, Strategy Partner, Leader of Consulting Practice, PwC in
• Region Eurasia

10:30 - 11:30

11:30 - 11:45

Coffee break

11:30 - 11:45

11:45 - 13:00

Panel session Social Responsibility and Charity

Moderator: Assel KARAULOVA, President, Kazakhstan Press Club

Speakers:
• Aidan SULEIMENOVA, President, Ayala Foundation
• Gulnar DOSAYEVA, Founder, Dara Charitable Foundation
• Assel TASMAGAMBETOVA, President, Sabi Charitable Foundation
• Aruzhan SAIN, Director, Voluntary Society “Miloserdie”
• Assel TATISHEVA, Founder, Aurora Space

11:45 - 13:00

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch break

13:00 - 14:00

14:10 - 15:10

Panel session Measures to support women's entrepreneurship

Moderator: Alua KORPEBAYEVA , Co-Founder, Clever Market

• Alma KASSIMOVA , Head of the small business consulting program in
Kazakhstan, EBRD
• Aizhan BEYSEEVA, Head of Transport and Logistics Component,
USAID
• Saltanat AKHANOVA, Deputy Chairman, Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan
• Aidana TOGYZBAYEVA, Managing Director, National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken
• Yelena SEDYKH, CEO, Dogovor 24
• Olga KIM, Director, Brosh Agency

14:10 - 15:10

15:10 - 16:00