2026 Speakers
Birzhan Astayev
Chief Markets and Products Officer
Astana International Exchange
Birzhan Astayev
Chief Markets and Products Officer
Astana International Exchange (AIX)
Birzhan Astayev joined AIX in 2019 and was responsible for the development of products. In this capacity he worked on several projects including launch of Exchange traded notes, mobile application and launch of AIX Index.
He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Working in the banking industry, he led various projects, including strategy development and implementation, fund raising and relationships with key stakeholders.
He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Kazakh State Academy of Management.
Speaking At
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2:00–5:00pmWed 28 OctSide EventTetnuldi, Level 1Open
Others
AIFC Connect: Tbilisi 2026
Side EventTetnuldi, Level 1Open
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H.E. Renat BekturovGovernorAstana International Financial Centre
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Bakhtiyar TleubekovChairman of the Management BoardAstana International Financial Centre
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Birzhan AstayevChief Markets and Products OfficerAstana International Exchange
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Ekaterine MikabadzeFirst Vice-GovernorNational Bank of Georgia
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Evgeniya BogdanovaChief Executive OfficerAstana Financial Services Authority
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Dr. Irakli GabriadzeChief Executive OfficerJSC Georgian Economic Development Corporation
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Mikheil NibladzeManaging DirectorCerberus Capital Management
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Saken OlzhabayevManaging DirectorBaiterek National Investment Holding
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Alexander DiakovskyManaging DirectorITS
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Otar SharikadzeDirectorTBC Capital
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Giorgi KuprashviliChief Executive OfficerGalt & Taggart
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Geguchadze NikolozGeneral DirectorHalyk Bank Georgia
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Aduov TalgatAmbassador of Kazakhstan to GeorgiaEmbassy of Kazakhstan
About this session
AIFC Connect: Tbilisi 2026, organised by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), will bring together senior representatives of Kazakhstan’s and Georgia’s financial sectors to explore opportunities for stronger financial connectivity, cross-border investment and market cooperation.
The programme will cover the economic outlook and capital markets of both countries, the AIFC’s value proposition, and the Mutual Access and Recognition Project between the AIFC and the National Bank of Georgia. The event will also provide opportunities for networking and B2B meetings among key market participants.
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