2026 Speakers
Vladimir Savov
Chief Market Officer
Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA)
With an extensive background in financial supervision, capital markets, and regulatory expertise, Vladimir Savov overseas the capital markets infrastructure, digital assets exchanges and alternative trading platforms operating from the AIFC.
Previously serving as the Deputy Chair at the Financial Supervision Commission of Bulgaria, Vladimir has overseen various facets of financial regulation, including insurance, capital markets, and consumer protection. His prior career was in investment banking and equity research, and spanned global investment banks and regional fast-growing outfits.
Vladimir holds an MSc in International Economics from the University of National and World Economy (Sofia, Bulgaria), and an MBA degree from London Business School (London, UK).
Speaking At
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11:30am–1:00pmWed 28 OctPublic-Private RoundtablesShino & Mtirala Rooms, Level 1Open
Others
Sustainable Capital Corridors: Financing the Next Generation of Regional Growth
Public-Private RoundtablesShino & Mtirala Rooms, Level 1Open
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Alexander DzneladzePresidentBanking Association of Georgia (BAG)
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Ana OsadzeHead of ESG and Sustainability DirectionBank of Georgia
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Daniel AzatyanChairmanUnion of Banks of Armenia (UBA)
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Davit UtiashviliCo-HostNational Bank of Georgia (NBG)
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Jil EbanoidzeGlobal Fintech Executive & Supervisory Board MemberFinBigTech
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Larisa ManastirliDirector of Financial InstitutionsBlack Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)
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Onur DoganSenior Vice President, Business Development ServicesMastercard
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Otabek NasirovChairmanCentral Asian Fintech Association (CAFA)
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Shabana KhawarManager for GeorgiaInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Tato TsintsadzePrincipal Investment OfficerAsian Development Bank (ADB)
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Vladimir SavovChief Market OfficerAstana Financial Services Authority (AFSA)
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Nino DvalishviliHead of ESG & SFBanking Association of GeorgiaModerator
About this session
The Middle Corridor is strengthening physical and commercial connectivity, but sustainable capital still encounters fragmented green-finance criteria, uneven project information and differing financial requirements across markets. This senior-level roundtable examines how existing national frameworks, financial institutions and digital infrastructure can work together to make green investment easier to identify, assess and finance across borders without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy or duplicating existing systems.
Central question | How can regional cooperation and better use of existing financial and digital systems improve cross-border access to sustainable capital? -

