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Mangystau International Tourism Forum
25 September 2025, Aktau
Rixos Water World Aktau
  • ABOUT THE FORUM
    The Akimat of Mangystau Region, together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, invites you to participate in the Mangystau International Tourism Forum 2025 — a key event in tourism and investment, bringing together government officials, business leaders, investors, experts, and international organizations.
  • FORUM OBJECTIVES
    • Promoting Kazakhstan as a competitive tourism destination.
    • Attracting investments in tourism and related industries.
    • Discussing current trends and challenges in global tourism.
    • Expanding opportunities for B2B partnerships and networking.
    • Developing ideas for regional tourism, including eco- and ethno-tourism, MICE segments, beach and cultural tourism.
  • WHAT AWAITS PARTICIPANTS
    • Plenary session with the participation of government officials and international experts.
    • Panel discussions on key areas of tourism development.
    • Presentations of investment projects and new tourism products.
    • B2B meetings for building partnerships and signing agreements.

    The Forum will act as a catalyst for new ideas and solutions and create real opportunities for launching joint initiatives.
Forum Partners
Forum Opening
Forum speakers will share their knowledge and ideas on tourism development, attracting investments, and creating new opportunities for the industry.
  • Nurdaulet Kylybay
    Akim of Mangystau Region
  • Yerbol Myrzabossynov
    Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Sultan Raev
    Secretary General of TURKSOY
  • Ambassador Jandos Asanov
    Deputy Secretary General of Economic Cooperation Organization
Plenary Session
Topic: Investment Potential ofthe ECO Member States: Opportunities andProspects
  • Daniyel Serzhanuly
    Moderator
    Acting Chairman of the Board of JSC "NC "Kazakh Tourism"
  • Gunay Bayramova
    Deputy Director of the Tourism Policy and Strategy Department, State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • Ali Asgar Shalbafyan
    Deputy Minister of Investment and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Nurtas Karipbayev
    Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Malika Moltoeva
    Deputy Director of the Tourism Department, Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Bahrullo Mukimov
    Head of the Department for Tourism Development and Coordination of Tourism Activities of the Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
  • Berna Tezcan
    Head of Tourist Use Housing Licensing Department, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye
  • Shukhrat Isakulov
    Head of the Department for Development of Transport Logistics of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Keynote speaker
  • Gulmira Karaulova
    Deputy Head of the Bureau of National Statistics, Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan

    «Mobile Data in a Changing World: New Metrics for Effective Governance»
Panel Session 1
Topic: "Investments in tourism: infrastructure, hospitality and new horizons for development."
  • Fatima Kossayeva
    Moderator
    PR-director, strategic communications agency SteppeUp
  • Zhandos Shaikhy
    Deputy Chairman of the Board, National Managing Holding "Baiterek" JSC
  • Yernar Sarbassov
    Deputy Chairman of the Board, Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund
  • Sergey Egorov
    Director of Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the CIS, Central Asia and Israel
  • Maraldym Baidenova
    Regional director of Industrial Development Fund JSC in West Kazakhstan region
  • Aiman Mirazkhmetova
    Advisor to the General Director, Pana Asia LLP
  • Mislav Mikasek
    General Manager, Sheraton Astana Hotel
  • Roza Asanbayeva
    President of the Kazakhstan Tourist Association
Panel Session 2
Topic: ‘The tourism service chain: how to make tourism accessible’
  • Nurtas Karipbaev
    Moderator
    Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Sayat Murazkhmetov
    Head of Bus Equipment Sales Department, QazTechna LLP
  • Nikolay Buryakov
    Commercial Director, JSC SCAT Airlines
  • Sofya Tastemirova
    Director of Products, Touroperator Kompas
  • Inna Rey
    PhD, Chairperson of the Corporate Fund Turistik Qamqor
  • Serik Issagaliev
    General Manager, Rixos Water World Aktau Hotel, Tetys Park
  • Fu Xuejia
    Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan ZowoYoo Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Kamila Sadyrbakieva
    Director Passenger Sales, Air Astana
  • Eldar Musaoglu
    General Director, Anex Russia
Panel Session 3
Topic: ‘The Development of Medical Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan’
  • Sholpan Karzhubaeva
    Moderator
    PhD, Deputy Chair of the Board, NRCHD
  • Ardak Amangeldiev
    Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Olzhas Ibrayev
    Vice Chairman of the Board Astana Development Center "Astana Tourism"
  • Dina Saginova
    PhD, Deputy Director for Science and Education, NSCTO; Associate Professor
  • Oksana Svetenko
    CEO, Wellness Travel LLP
  • Chingiz Shashkin
    PhD, Top Category Neurosurgeon, Director, Shashkin Clinic
  • Elvira Sarmanova
    MD, MPH
    Head of IVF Department, SCOGP
  • Gulya Sarybayeva
    PhD
    Manager for Medical Tourism and International Relations, RICID
  • Sayagul Kairgeldina
    PhD
    Director, SRIBMR; Professor
  • Aidos Doskaliyev
    PhD, Director for Strategy and Science, NCN; Associate Professor
Panel Session 4
Topic: ‘Event tourism as a driver of SME development in Kazakhstan’
  • Aikerim Yessenali
    Moderator
    Journalist, political scientist, director of Radio Orda FM
  • Daniyel Serzhanuly
    Acting Chairman of the Board of JSC ‘NC ’Kazakh Tourism"
  • Malik Khassenov
    Producer, Astana Concert
  • Zhumazhan Kaltaev
    Founder of «A-Event KZ», awarded «Medal for Distinguished Labor»
  • Aizhan Kurmangalieva
    Founder of the Urpaq Foundation, organiser of the Astana Art Fair international exhibition
  • Yersin Ibrashev
    Head of the Tourism Department of the Mangystau Region 
Forum program
25 September
9:00 –10:00
Registration of participants
Welcome coffee break (lobby)
10:00 – 10:15
Opening of the forum (welcome speeches)
Plenary Session
10:15 – 11:30
Plenary session. Investment potential of ECO member states: opportunities and prospects (Mangystau Hall 2)
Panel Sessions
11:30 – 11:45
Keynote speaker:

“Mobile Data in a Changing World: New Metrics for Effective Governance”
11:50 – 12:50
Panel session 1. Topic: ‘Investments in tourism: infrastructure, hospitality and new horizons for development’ (Mangystau Hall 2)
13:00 - 14:00
Buffet lunch at the Turkuaz restaurant
14:00 – 15:10
Panel session 2. Topic: ‘The tourism service chain: how to make tourism accessible’(Mangystau Hall 2)
15:10 – 16:25
Panel session 3. Topic: ‘Development of medical tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan’ (Mangystau Hall 2)
16:30 – 17:10
Panel session 4. Topic: ‘Event tourism as a driver of SME development in Kazakhstan’ (Mangystau Hall 2)
16:30 - 17:10
B2B Meeting with Tour Operators and Clinics (Mangystau Hall 3)
17:10 - 17:30
Award ceremony ‘For contribution to the development of tourism’ (Mangystau Hall 2)
Mangystau International Tourism Forum 2025 is the entry point to new opportunities for business, investment, and tourism in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Shopan-Ata Mosque
A cult-memorial monument dating from the 10th–19th centuries, located in the Karakiyan district of Mangystau region, consisting of a necropolis and an underground mosque.
Bozjyra Valley
A picturesque natural valley, famous for its unique rock formations and stunning landscapes resembling Martian scenery.
Bozjyra Viewpoint
A panoramic viewpoint offering breathtaking views of the Bozjyra valley and its snow-white cliffs — one of the most photogenic places in Kazakhstan.
Beket-Ata Mosque
A 17th-century cult-memorial monument located in the Karakiyan district of Mangystau region, Kazakhstan.
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Mangystau International Tourism Forum 2025 is the entry point to new opportunities for business, investment, and tourism in Kazakhstan and beyond.
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