Topic:
Trends, Innovations and Prospects 2025
2nd Floor, Right Wing, Conference Hall,
IEC EXPO, Astana, Kazakhstan
The Future of Retail and FMCG in Central Asia:
Trends, Innovations and Prospects 2025
2nd Floor, Right Wing, Conference Hall,
IEC EXPO, Astana, Kazakhstan
The largest event in the retail industry calendar of the countries of Central Asia and the Caspian region
Retail NEXT: Map of the Future of Trade in Central Asia
10:30-11:00
Official Opening of the Expo-Forum
Welcome address at the opening of the Expo Forum
Arman Shakkaliev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan
МDr. Gholamreza Nouri, Minister of Agriculture Jihad of Iran
Han Chunlin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nauman Bashir Bhatti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan
11:00-12:00
Plenary Session: Kazakhstan – A Strategic Hub of Eurasia
Moderator: Zhiger Azbergenov
Aizhan Bizhanova, First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, RK
Zhannat Dubirova, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction, RK
Kanysh Tleushin, First Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, RK
Damir Meirambekov, Managing Director for E-commerce and Parcel Business, Kazpost
Madiyar Sultanbek, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, "KAZAKH INVEST" National Company JSC
Murat Bapaev, Deputy Chairman of the Board, DAMU Entrepreneurship Development Fund
Aituar Koshmambetov, Member of the Mazhilis, Parliament of Kazakhstan
12:00-13:00
CEO Talks: Retail Leaders — Heading to 2025
Format: CEO-to-CEO discussion
Moderator: Ruslan Sultanov, Economist, founder of economykz.org, and author of the Telegram channel Tengenomika
Chingiz Sher, Representative of Alibaba in Central Asia (China) — Buy Globally, Sell Globally
Topic: Buy Globally, Sell Globally
Moldеr Rysaliyeva, Chairperson of the Board, Halyk Finservice (Halyk Market)
Topic: The Role of Retail in the Development of Transnational Trade: Challenges and Solutions
Kazbek Kuzhimov, Director of Corporate Affairs at Wildberries Kazakhstan
Topic: E-commerce Development Trends in Kazakhstan: The Wildberries Experience
Yerlan Yesimseitov, Executive Director of Freedom Lifestyle
Topic: The Future of Drone Delivery: Freedom X’s Experience and Plans
14:00-15:00
Session 1: Marketplace Dynamics – Competing in Hypercompetition
Moderator: Dmitriy Kazantsev , Financial Consultant
Anton Khon, Head of Accounting at Yandex Qazaqstan
Topic: New Growth Points in the Era of Hypercompetition: How E-commerce Businesses Can Earn Even More
Umid Khoshimov, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the online supermarket Korzinka Go, Uzbekistan
Topic: Speed, Data, and Fulfillment: How We Maintain Our Position in Hypercompetitive E-commerce
Zhanibek Iskakov, Deputy CEO for Development at TEEZ
Topic: A Marketplace with a Unique Business Model and Global Potential
Alexander Polorotov, Cofounder of Datanomix.pro
Topic: AI Assistants vs. the Long Tail: How Marketplaces and Retailers Unlock Profit and Cut Costs Through Autonomous Negotiations with Thousands of Suppliers
Ainur Rakhimzhanova, Head of Marketplace Department at LAMODA.KZ
Topic: Marketplaces: How to Effectively Use the Sales Channel in the Fashion Industry
15:00-16:00
Session 2: Retail Access 2025 — From Local Player to Leader: How to Get on the Shelf and Stay in the Game
Moderator: Timur Serzhanov, Journalist, Media Expert
Damir Digay, Vice President of Shin-line Group, Deputy of the VII Maslikhat
Topic: Case Study: Launch and Scaling of CU Convenience Stores in Kazakhstan
Diyar Sarsenov, Head of Category Management Department at Sportmaster Kazakhstan
Topic: Omni-transformation: New Requirements for Suppliers — No Longer a Trend, but the New Standard
Ilya Vidyaev, Head of Sales Department at Kimberly-Clark Kazakhstan
Topic: Future Partnership – Value for All. How Kimberly-Clark Is Adapting
Nursultan Muratbekov, General Director and Co-founder of Parfum De Vie
Topic: Parfum de Vie — How to Build and Scale a Kazakhstani Perfume Brand
Dulat Meirbayev, COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Evrika Retail Group
Topic: Transformation of the Electronics Market: The Perspective of Evrika Retail Group
Inna Apenko, Founder of Kazakhstani Clothing Brands Mimioriki and Global Nomads
Video address
16:00-17:00
Session 3: Infrastructure Ahead of Demand – Logistics and Fulfillment in the Age of Instant Decisions
Moderator: Kuanish Tayshybekov, Industry Expert, Owner of the News Agency Avianews.kz
Hu Zhuici, General Director of Qazpost - YTO Express
Roman Pak, Director of IBC GLOBAL Representative Office in Central Asia
Topic:Overview of the Warehouse Real Estate Market
Dias Galiev, Head of Focus Logistics
Adilzhan Oyshynov, Managing Director of GxP Training LLP
Topic: Modern Challenges in the Storage and Distribution of Medicines and Medical Devices
Anton Ivanov, Head of Warehouse Logistics Management at TEEZ
Topic: Next-Generation Fulfillment: One-Day Delivery Changes Everything
