CENTRAL EURASIAN VENTURE FORUM
9 июня, 2022 Г.
Алматы, Казахстан
2 JUNE, 2023
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
Investible Brains
In The Age of AI
The year 2023 was revolutionary for the development of artificial intelligence. New technologies have already changed our reality, but the change will not stop there. That is why the venture capital market gives every investor an opportunity to become a part of the future and give a chance to implement amazing ideas and projects of talented minds from all over the world.

The main theme of CEVF2023, the program, as well as topics for speakers were generated by AI, anticipating trends and the current agenda. Our forum will be the first event which concept was created with the help of new technologies.

About Forum
Central Eurasian Venture Forum for investors and startups
Light
Silver
Gold
Forum Tickets
25 000 kzt.
50 000 kzt.
75 000 kzt.
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, Startup Alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Lunch
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, Startup Alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
-Transfer
- Lunch
- Investor profile in the app
- Separate issue in social networks with investor Reels (subject: Invitation to the Forum) after passing the selection
Seat at the StartUp Pitch Session (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Lunch
- Merch bag
- VIP profile in the application with access to investor contacts
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Access to startup presentations with contacts (StartUp Pitch Session)
Tickets for legal entities
200
Tickets
200
Tickets
200
Tickets
200
Tickets
(We issue an invoice only
when buying 3 or more tickets)
Light
Tickets
25 000 тг.
- Доступ на основную площадку (панельные сессии, аллея стартапов, презентации/доклады, место на SpaceTech Battle (при наличии свободных мест)
- Трансфер
- Обед
200 Tickets
Online PaymentReserve
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, startup alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Lunch
Silver
50 000 kzt.
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, startup alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
-Transfer
- Lunch
- Investor profile in the app
Gold
75 000 kzt.
200 tickets
- Separate issue in social networks with investor Reels (subject: Invitation to the Forum) after passing the selection
Seat at the StartUp Pitch Session (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Lunch
- Merch bag
- VIP profile in the application with access to investor contacts
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Access to startup presentations with contacts (StartUp Pitch Session)
Angel
VIP Angel
Package for business angels (investors)
75 000 kzt.
150 000 kzt.
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, Startup Alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
-Transfer
- Dinner
- Merch bag
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Investor profile in the app
-Access to a large venue (panel sessions, Startup Alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Dinner
- Merch bag
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Investor profile in the app
- Separate issue in social networks with investor Reels (topic: Invitation to the Forum) after passing the selection
-Seat at StartUp Pitch Session (subject to availability)
- Access to startup presentations with contacts
- Access to StartUp Investment Workshop
- Access to presentations and workshop materials
- Participation in StartUp Speed Dating (if selected)

Angel
Package for business angels (investors)
75 000 kzt.
- Access to the main venue (panel sessions, startup alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
-Transfer
- Dinner
- Merch bag
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Investor profile in the app
VIP Angel
150 000 kzt.
-Access to a large venue (panel sessions, startup alley, presentations/reports, space at the SpaceTech Battle (subject to availability)
- Transfer
- Dinner
- Merch bag
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Investor profile in the app
- Separate issue in social networks with investor Reels (subject: Invitation to the Forum) after passing the selection
Seat at StartUp Pitch Session (subject to availability)
- Access to startup presentations with contacts
- Place on StartUp Investment Workshop
- Access to presentations and workshop materials
- Participation in StartUp Speed Dating (if selected)
By purchasing a ticket for a VIP dinner, you get access to the network with the business environment of the venture market, as well as to an interesting show program
Buy VIP dinner
50 000 kzt
To Startups
Participation in the Startup Alley includes:

- Promo zone: tent, table, chairs/sofa,
roll-up, TV for demonstration of reels
(if you wish, printed handouts);

- 3 tickets for the main program;

- At the request, intro for a certain fund/investor at the event.
Speakers
Bagdat Musin
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Actively participates in the digitalization of the state. Took part in the development of the main digital products Kazpost and eGov.kz.
Magzhan Madiev
Founder and CEO of Astana Hub.
Murat Abdrakhmanov
Entrepreneur and venture investor from Kazakhstan. Has over 25 years of business experience.
Dr. Jonathan Chang
CEO of Funtopia Indonesia, the leading digital microcredit platform in the country.
Maksat Salpynov
CEO of CaspianEx, a crypto exchange based in Kazakhstan.
Pedro Santos Vieira
Pedro founded and sold GoodGuide. Afterward, he established the non-profit organization West to West in the USA.
Ernar Terlikbayev
Founder and CEO of Komunitas99.id a digital hub for Central Asian startups and investors. Local Director Founder Institute Central Asia.
Kendrick White
The founder of Marchmont Capital Partners, has consistently shown his dedication to identifying and fostering innovative technologies.
Laura Cizmo
Director, Regional Economic Development Office, USAID/Central Asia.
Marlen Sikhaev
An advisor to the President of Freedom Finance Global PLC, focusing on digitalization issues.
Cem Baytok
He is actively managing the idacapital acceleration fund and is a co-founder of the Fintech startup Work.
Kodirjon Norov
Seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 15 years of experience in managing and growing businesses in Uzbekistan.
Mammad Karim
General Partner at Caucasus Ventures.
Anıl Gökçen Körpınar
Managing, idacapital Impact Investment Fund.
Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov
Chief Client Officer, AIF.
Arsalan Ni
Managing partner MOST Ventures.
Ravshan Kurbanov
CEO, FIFTYFIVE Group.
Mammad Karim
General Partner at Caucasus Ventures.
Ainur Zhanturina
CEO, RISE agency.
Baurzhan Kankin
General Director of the Autonomous Cluster Fund "Park of Innovative Technologies" (Tech Garden).
Igor Littig
Tech leader and co-founder of Verigram, a company specializing in biometric identity verification for various business services.
Sultan Marenov
A seasoned entrepreneur and professional banker with an extensive senior experience in commercial banking, microfinance, fintech and project management.
Urazakov Alibek
Director of Information Technology at BCC Invest with an impressive track record
Bakai Zhunushov
Since 2011, he has been working at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where he leads a small business advisory group in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.
Barbara Janusz-Pawletta
Professor and Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, holding a Doctor of Law degree.
Holger Wiefel
Regional Head, SME Finance and Development Department, Central Asia and Mongolia, EBRD.
Tolkyn Nurusheva
Director of Work with Microsoft's key customers in Kazakhstan.
Denis Kalinin
Based in Singapore, he is in charge of developing business in Asia for a global venture firm Runa Capital.
Ernar Kurmashev
Film producer, Founder/Director Astana Film Fund LLP.
Хью Морсхед
He is Vice Chairman of Henley & Partners Holdings Ltd. and Head of the firm's Government Advisory Practice.
Rovshan Rahimov
Rovshan Rahimov is a Regional Director for Central Asia and Eastern Europe at StrategEast Center for a New Economy.
Nikita Razhev
Startup Program Lead, Yandex.Cloud.
Mukhamedzhanov Evgeny
Founder of a startup in the field of Green Tech ECO Network.
Aibek Kuatbai
CEO and founder of Bugin Holding.
Yerlan Dairbekov
He has 13 years of experience in the development of the country's renewable energy sources (RES) sector.
Aurora Díaz-Soloaga
MSM, Senior lecturer at the School of Management (AlmaU): teaching Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership and Global Management.
Andrew Beklemishev
Vice President, CIS region, IDC.
Arman Bataev
Finance Director Harry Elm Baabsman Ltd. He is the CEO of Steppe Eagle Ltd.
Peter Findley
Partner Anchorless Bangladesh.
Aknur Karabay
She is leading several artificial intelligence projects related to the field of nutrition.

Aliya Ospanova
Chairman of the Center for Support of Civil Initiatives under the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Serik Tolukpayev
Founder of Aitas-Group. The businessman devoted more than 20 years of his life to agriculture. Also in 2020, he invested $2 million in the online supermarket Arbuz.kz.
Yerkin Tatishev
Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Kusto Group.
Olzhas Zhiyenkul
CAMS, CEO Investbanq. Entrepreneur, fund manager and impact investor with over 15 years of experience in asset management, insurance, venture capital and brokerage businesses.
Elmira Obry
An expert in business development and driving growth, an entrepreneur, top manager, and product lead.
Levan Kavtaradze
Investment Director at TMT Investments.
Aslan Sultanov
Managing partner of the venture fund White Hill Capital. Investment banker with 17 years of experience and over 15 years in managerial positions.
Dosym Satpaev
Political scientist, author of four monographs, screenwriter and director of three documentaries, co-founder of the literary award "Altyn Kalam" and political columnist Forbes Kazakhstan.
Renata George
In 2019, she made the biggest exit, becoming the only Russian woman in Silicon Valley who managed to invest in a startup that later became a unicorn.
Kadyrzhan Damitov
Economist and former Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Yernur Rysmagambetov
Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "AIFC Administration".
Zeynolla Saule
CEO Teacherslab.
Vitaliy Volanyuk
Director and co-founder of the portal digitalbusiness.kz.
Dana Inkarbekova
Country Managing Partner, PwC Kazakhstan.
Sanzhar Suleymanov
Heads the Visa Direct platform and manages the commercialization of Visa services in Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
David Halpert
Founder, Portfolio Manager and Investment Director of Prince Street Capital.
Askar Bilisbekov
Venture investor, partner of MOST Ventures (LP), Stanford Graduate School of Business Alum.
Max Gurvits
Founder of two startups, former member of Eleven Ventures and Cross Border Angels.
Tirto Adji
a Silicon Valley veteran with 25 years of experience, the founder of Palapa Ventures and Samudra Pacific VC funds.
Robin Butler
Robin is a Partner and Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital VC.
Nhi Lê
Director of Alpha Intelligence Capital.
Ramil Mukhoryapov
Co-founder of Choco holding.
Aidar Zhakupov
Has over 20 years of experience in the development of the innovation system in Kazakhstan.
Jahn Karsybaev
Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital VC.
Rauan Kenzhekhanuly
Founder and CEO of Bilim Media Group (BMG).
Andrey Berezin
Co-founder and managing partner of the international investment company Raison.
Timothy Lloyd
As Chief Business Development Officer at Quantumrock, Timothy drives the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for asset management.
Bakytzhan Dos
Founder of the global successful startup GoatChat.ai.
Alim Khamitov
CEO of MOST Ventures, Managing Partner of MOST Holding.
Irakli Kashibadze
Founder of the Startup Central Eurasia platform and CEO of Future Laboratory.
Mirat Akhmetsadykov
CEO MOST Holding. Has 15 years of business experience. Management of a holding with assets of $15 million. Attracted investments – $5 million.
Pavel Koktyshev
Managing Partner MOST Ventures, entrepreneur, co-founder of Business-Incubator MOST since 2012.
Adil Nurgozhin
Founder BigSky Capital.
Adilkhan Kopabayev
Experienced business analyst, specialist in urban studies and data analytics in public administration.
Zhyldyz Isabekova
She is the country director of the investment accelerator - Accelerate Prosperity Kyrgyzstan.
Bakht Niyazov
Co-founder of the Kazakhstan venture fund MOST Ventures, as well as a co-founder of the business angels club UMAY Angels.
Sardor Mukhamedaliev
Founder of Biz Network, SM's 5AM Club, Regional Partner of the International Venture Club Iclub.vc.
Talgat Kantay
CFO, Сo-founder Investbanq.
Akylbek Kussainov
Managing partner of "Zan Hub" law firm (Almaty).
Tarik Sahovic
Senior Private Sector Development Specialist with International Finance Corporation (IFC).
CEVF 2023 Program
CEVF 2023 will be held on June 2 in the form of parallel performances. The main stage is located on the pier with a beautiful view of the lake. In addition, there are locations for the guest network, as well as the Startup Alley, where information and developments of the best teams from Central Eurasia will be presented.
08:45 - 09:30
Registration
Main stage "Phoenix"
09:30 - 10:15
Forum Opening and welcoming remarks
10:20 - 11:15
Panel session in english:
Investing in Emerging Technologies, hype & HiPo
11:20- 11:50
Central Eurasia VC: unlocking the potential of Kazakhstan
How to ride an unicorn?

"Disruptive innovation", global trends, risks and "window of opportunities" for Kazakhstan
Alim Khamitov:
Dossym Satpayev:
11:55 - 12:50
Panel session in kazakh:
Financial support for talent
12:55 - 13:20
First digital private banking solution for Emerging Asia - Investbanq
13:25 - 14:20
Pannel session:
Smart exit, inside out
14:25 - 15:20
Drivers and catalysts of innovations
Panel session:
15:25 - 16:20
Panel session:
Growth and Scalability
16:25 - 17:25
Big Ideas worth chasing
17:30 - 18:00
MOST City announcement Closing remarks
Second stage "Open stage"
10:00 - 10:55
Panel session:
AI inspired tech and deals
Wakeup call: disruptive VC
11:00- 11:25
Almaty city IT cluster development programs
12:00 - 14:30
The MOST investable battle
14:30 - 15:00
Keynote presentation:
"Why Do Corporations Need Startups?
16:00 - 16:25
Keynote presentation: How and why to invest in the creative industry in the age of AI?
16:30 - 17:30
Space tech battle (Astana hub)
Moderator: Olzhas Zhiyenkul
Speakers:
Nhi Lê
Tirto Adji
Peter Findley
Sanzhar Suleimanov
Pedro Santos Vieira
Denis Kalinin
Moderator: Askar Bilisbekov
Speakers:

Jahn Karsybaev
Ramil Mukhoryapov
Talgat Kantayev
Dr Jonathan Chang
Olzhas Zhiyenkul:
Moderator: Bakht Niyazov
Speakers:
Murat Abdrakhmanov
Adil Nurgozhin
Aidar Zhakupov
Sanat Akhanov
Marlen Sikhayev
Moderator: Elmira Obry
Speakers:
Andrew Berezin
Akylbek Kussainov
Magzhan Madiyev
Yernar Terlikbayev
Dana Inkarbekova
Moderator: Mirat Akhmetsadykov
Speakers:

Bagdat Musin
Rauan Kenzhekhanuly
Aibek Kuatbai
Serik Tolukpaev
Yerkin Tatishev
Baltabek Mukashev
Moderator: Alim Khamitov
Speakers:
Hugh Morshead
David Halpert
Max Gurvits
Levan Kavtaradze
Kodirjon Norov
Panel session:
Moderator: Vitaly Volyanyuk
Speakers:
Bakytzhan Dos
Timothy Lloyd
Robin Butler
Igor Littig
Aknur Karabay
Olzhas Zhanabek
Renata George
Speakers:
Bagdat Musin
Laura Cizmo
Olzhas Zhiyenkul
Holger Wiefel
Alim Khamitov
Pavel Koktyshev
Mirat Akhmetsadykov
Talgat Kantayev
Ballroom,
Expert sessions/Roundtable
10:00 - 11:25
Impact investments
Moderator: Pavel Koktyshev
Speakers:
Bagdat Musin
Alisher Abdykadyrov
Yerkin Tatishev
Serik Tolukpayev
Yernur Rysmagambetov
Bakai Zhunushov
Aslan Sultanov
Karlygash Raikhanova
Anil Gokcen Korpinar
Aliya Ospanova
Yevgeniy Mukhamejanov
11:30 - 12:55
Investment climate of the Central Eurasia region as a prerequisite for VC development
Moderator: Andrew Beklemishev
Speakers:
Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov
Alibek Urazakov
Tarik Sahovic
Hugh Morshead
Sultan Marenov
Aslan Sultanov
Maxat Salpynov
Cem Baytok
Arman Batayev
13:00 -13:30
Lunch break
Moderator: Barbara Janusz-Pawletta
Speakers:
Kadyrzhan Damitov
Maxim Olar
Arsalan Alfred Ni
Kendrick White
Aurora Díaz Soloaga
Yerlan Dairbekov
Aziza Shuzheyeva
Vassiliy Kalabin
Saule Zeinolla
13:30 - 14:55
Corporate innovations and venture perspectives
Moderator: Kendrick White
Speakers:
Pavel Koktyshev
Ravshan Kurbanov
Mammad Karim
Jyldyz Isabekova
Irakli Kashibadze
Rovshan Rahimov
15:00 - 16:15
Investment trends to meet SDG and ESG targets
Moderator: Sardor Mukhamedaliyev
Speakers:
Renata George
Adilkhan Kopabaev
Yerlan Minavar
Nikita Razhev
Tolkyn Nurusheva
Martin Gitsels
Baurzhan Kankin
Dmitry Laktyushin
16:20 - 17:30
Venture capital landscape of Central Eurasia
11:30 - 11:45
EBRD Star Venture Programme presentation
Holger Wiefel
15:00 - 16:00
Silkway Accelerator Pitch Marathon
Ernar Kurmashev
Conference hall "Biel"
10:00 - 12:00
Startup Speed Dating
12:00 - 12:30
Signing ceremony
Venture Investment Workshop (VIP):

Yelzhan Kushekbayev, Co-founder, UMAY Angels Club:
14:30 - 16:00
Bauyrzhan Murzagaliyev, Chief Internal Auditor MOST Investment Limited
16:00 - 17:00
Elnora Rozmut, Founder and CEO, er10.kz:

Master class
"Personal brand of a venture investor"
16:10 - 18:00
Startup Speed dating
12:30 - 14:30
Different ways to structure pre-seed investments
Nazgul Baitemirova:
Swissôtel Wellness Alatau Almaty is a former Alatau sanatorium that has been transformed into a 5* hotel with an international level of quality. The hotel is located in a picturesque place 30 minutes from the city center.


Where CEVF 2023 will take place?
Exclusive offer for participants of CEVF2023!
The company "Concierge Service QZ" will take care of your accommodation at the hotel at exclusive rates, including your transportation.
You can use it to arrange charter flights, rent helicopter, for VIP transfers and so much more! The Concierge Service team is a universal assistant who solves your tasks in the shortest possible time, saving a valuable resource - time
How did it go?
CAVF 2022:

Participants
More than 800
Panel Sessions
4
Headliner
Editor-in-chief TechCrunch -
Mike Butcher
Startup Alley and VC Zone
About Organizers
An early-stage private venture fund supporting technological startups with founders originating from Central Asia and building globally scalable products. The target size of the Fund is $10 million. It is part of a broader MOST ecosystem which has existed for over 10 years and has been providing financial and non-financial support to technology entrepreneurs, as well as conducting incubation and acceleration programs for the entire Central Asian region.
With the support of
Investbanq is Singapore's AI-powered investment platform designed to provide wealthy millennials in developing Asia with state-of-the-art investment opportunities. Their integrated platform offers investors instant access to stocks, bonds, funds, digital assets, PE/VC and alternative investments through a convenient single interface. In addition, they provide advanced analytics and reporting tools, as well as proprietary ESG algorithms to empower clients.
General
Media partners
Media partners
Contacts


Legal address : MOST Media Limited, Astana, Esil District, Mangilik El Avenue, building №55/21

For questions about tickets and invoices:
+7(707) 552-33-18
For questions about sponsorship packages:
+7(701) 715-75-78
For questions regarding participation in the "Alley of Startups":
+7(747) 801-00-12
For questions about the media and media partners:
+77023510261