1. Kazakhstan:
an attractive investment
destination for American Business
Road Show
10-12 APRIL, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC
NEW YORK CITY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Organized and sponsored by:
National Export and Investment Agency “KAZNEX INVEST”
Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Co-organized by:
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the USA

2. Description of the event
Despite serious challenges of financial nature and significant economic changes in the last few years in
the world, Kazakhstan has not only managed to maintain the same level of investment in its industrial
development, but also launched one of the largest programs for industrial development in its history.
What separates Kazakhstan from competitor countries? What are the possibilities that Kazakhstan
offers to investors?
Today, Kazakhstan has created all necessary conditions and regulatory framework for successful
implementation of projects involving foreign investment. This road show is the first event that is entirely
devoted to presentation of investment opportunities in priority sectors in Kazakhstan. Particular
attention is paid to information about specialized agency KAZNEX INVEST created to provide
comprehensive support to investors who are pinning their future plans with successful cooperation with
Kazakhstan.
Discussion points
■ What main advantages have Kazakhstan from the standpoint of investors?
■ What activities and changes in legislation does Kazakhstan adopt to further improve conditions for
doing business in the country?
■ How does the state support investors?
■ What kind of investment projects has Kazakhstan in its priority sectors?
Agenda
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
■ WASHINGTON, DC. Venue: The Ritz Carlton Hotel
2:00–2:10pm Welcoming speech
Issekeshev A.O. Minister of industry and new technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan
2:10-2:25pm Factors of attractiveness of investment climate of Kazakhstan
Karmanov K. Deputy Chairman, National Export and Investments Agency “KAZNEX
INVEST”
2:25–2:35pm Success story of investing in Kazakhstan
American multinational investor company in Kazakhstan
2:35–2:50pm Investment projects of JSC “Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk Kazyna”
Bishimbaev K.V. Deputy Chairman. JSC “Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk Kazyna”
2:50–3:05pm Development tendencies and projects of chemical industry of Kazakhstan
Erdebai D. Chairman of the Board, United Chemical Company
3:05–3:20pm Development tendencies and projects of agribusiness industry of Kazakhstan
Dzhuvashev A. Deputy Chairman, National Management Holding “KazAgroFinance”
3:20–3:35pm Development tendencies and projects of machinery industry of Kazakhstan
Smagulov B. Chairman of the Board – President, JSC “NC Kazakhstan Engineering”
3:35–3:50pm Development tendencies and projects in telecommunication industry of
Kazakhstan
Izmailov N. Chairman of the Board, JSC “National Info-communicational Holding “Zerde”
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3. 3:50–4:20pm Q&A session
4:20–4:30pm Closing remarks
Idrissov E. Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA
4:30–6:30pm Cocktail reception on behalf of the Kazakh-American Business Association
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
■ NEW YORK CITY. Venue: The Peninsula Hotel
9:00-9:30am Registration
9:30–9:45am Welcoming speech
Issekeshev A.O. Minister of industry and new technologies of the Republic of
Kazakhstan
9:45–10:00am Factors of attractiveness of investment climate of Kazakhstan
Karmanov K. Deputy Chairman. National Export and Investments Agency “KAZNEX
INVEST”
10:00–10:15am Investment projects of JSC “Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk Kazyna”
Bishimbaev K.V. Deputy Chairman. JSC “Sovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk Kazyna”
10:15–10:25am Success story of investing in Kazakhstan
American multinational investor company in Kazakhstan
10:25–10:40am Development tendencies and projects of agribusiness industry of Kazakhstan
Dzhuvashev A. Deputy Chairman, National Management Holding “KazAgroFinance”
10:40–10:55am Development tendencies and projects of metallurgy industry of Kazakhstan
JSC “NMC Tau-Ken Samruk”
10:55–11:10am Q&A session
11:10–11:25am Coffee Break
11:25–11:40am Development tendencies and projects of agribusiness industry of Kazakhstan
Smagulov B. Chairman of the Board – President, JSC “NC Kazakhstan Engineering”
11:40–11:50am Development tendencies and projects in telecommunication industry of
Kazakhstan
Izmailov N. Chairman of the Board, JSC “National Info-communicational Holding
“Zerde”
11:50–12:05am Q&A session
12:05am– Networking luncheon
1:00pm
1:00pm–2:00pm B2B meetings
Thursday, 12 April 2012
■ San Francisco, California. Venue: Fairmont Hotel
9:00–9:30am Registration and coffee
9:30–9:45 am Welcoming speech
Issekeshev A.O. Minister of industry and new technologies of the Republic of
Kazakhstan
9:45–10:05am Factors of attractiveness of investment climate of Kazakhstan
Karmanov K. Deputy Chairman. National Export and Investments Agency “KAZNEX
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4. INVEST”
10:05–10:25am Success story of investing in Kazakhstan
American multinational investor company in Kazakhstan
10:25–10:45am Development tendencies and projects in IT sphere of Kazakhstan
Mahanbetazhiev B. Senior managing director on strategic development.
JSC “Kazahtelecom”
10:45–11:00am Q&A session
11:00–11:15am Coffee-break
11:15–11:35am Development tendencies and projects in telecommunication industry of
Kazakhstan
Izmailov N. Chairman of the Board, JSC “National Info-communicational Holding
“Zerde”
11:35–11:55am Q&A session
11:55–12:10am Closing remarks
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA
12:10–1:00am Networking luncheon
Thursday, 12 April 2012
■ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Venue: The Peninsula Hotel
9:00–9:30am Registration and coffee
9:30–9:45am Welcoming speech
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA
9:45–10:05am Factors of attractiveness of investment climate of Kazakhstan
Arapova A. Regional Directorate for USA. National Export and Investments Agency
“KAZNEX INVEST”
10:05–10:25am Development tendencies and projects of machinery industry of Kazakhstan
Smagulov B. Chairman of the Board – President, JSC “NC Kazakhstan Engineering”
10:25–10:45am Development tendencies and projects of agribusiness industry of Kazakhstan
Dzhuvashev A. Deputy Chairman, National Management Holding “KazAgroFinance”
10:45–11:00am Closing remarks
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA
11:00–11:10am Q&A session
11:10–11:30am Coffee-break
11:30am–1:00pm B2B meetings
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