Astana International Forum: Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future
Amid the growing challenges faced by the world, the Astana International Forum will be held on May 29-30, 2025, as an international conference aimed at uniting global efforts to solve international challenges under the patronage of His Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The Astana International Forum (AIF) is an international dialogue platform that brings together leaders and experts to seek practical solutions to global problems through open dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral relations.
AIF was established in 2023 at the initiative of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and is held annually in Astana.
The primary mission of the forum is to promote international cooperation and peace through dialogue and understanding of global issues. This mission focuses on four main areas: foreign policy and international security, international development and stability, energy and climate change, and economy and finance.
AIF 2025
The forum is intended for high-level delegates from foreign governments, international organizations, businesses, and academic groups to engage in dialogue and find solutions to geopolitical trends, climate change, food shortages, and energy security.
The success of the Astana Economic Forum led to the launch of the Astana International Forum. Its concept addresses four major global issues: foreign policy, security and stability, energy and climate, and economy and finance. These issues will be at the core of the forum's message, “Challenges Through Dialogue: Toward Cooperation, Prosperity, and Progress.”
The forum’s program includes keynote speeches, discussion panels, debates, and other activities.
Founded as an initiative to foster international dialogue on issues affecting security, peace, and economic development, the forum has evolved into a global platform that annually attracts thought leaders from around the world.
The idea of the forum emphasizes a comprehensive vision aimed at bringing together different stakeholders from governments and international organizations to the private sector and academics to discuss contemporary issues such as:
- Geopolitical challenges, food security, energy, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy, and its role in building bridges of understanding between peoples.
On a global level, the forum represents a vital opportunity to find practical solutions to crises such as climate change, armed conflicts, and rapid economic transformations. It also provides a platform to strengthen partnerships between nations and the private sector.
This year's Astana International Forum aims to promote the spirit of cooperation and exchange to counter global fragmentation and advocate for the revival of multilateralism.
The forum's theme revolves around the shared responsibility for collectively building a better world. By working together across the public and private sectors and committing to reach consensus on our common priorities, we can overcome global challenges and secure our collective future.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 edition, the 2025 Astana International Forum will bring together leaders from around the world to share perspectives on the most pressing issues of our time. As in the previous year, the forum's program will be divided into four key pillars:
- Understanding relevant topics, establishing connections, and anticipating trends.
- High-level individual interviews with the president and key figures.
- Unmatched networking opportunities at a VIP dinner.
- Youth engagement program and pre-forum communication application.
- Four simultaneous group discussion sessions and in-depth presentations.
- Networking with global thought leaders, CEOs, heads of states, academics, and public figures.
The Astana International Forum is part of Kazakhstan's strategy to enhance its position as a leader in international affairs. The event highlights Kazakhstan’s ability to host major global events and reflects its commitment to global development and peace.
It also strengthens Kazakhstan's role in achieving its national goals, particularly in terms of economic and social development.
The Astana International Forum remains one of the leading events that combines intellectual dialogue with tangible action, contributing to shaping a better future for the world.
By embracing innovation and strengthening partnerships, the forum provides a model for international cooperation in addressing current challenges.