We invite you to explore the 2025 exhibition business program, which includes key events, thematic sessions, and presentations by industry experts.
Business Program
Please note: the information is being refined. The program content is updated as events and participants are confirmed.
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Conference Hall
June 25, 2025
10:30 – 12:00
Official Opening Ceremony of the Komtrans + BUSexpo Astana 2025 Exhibition
Foyer of the EXPO IEC
12:00 – 13:40
Kazakhstan in the Global Freight Transport System – Opportunities and Challenges
Moderator: Kanat Kobesov – Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Exporters “KazGrain Grain Exporters Union” General Director of Nurzhol Company LLP
Speakers:
- Altay Ali – Chairman, Committee of Road Transport and Transport Control, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan (to be confirmed)
- Nurlan Kulbatyrov – Managing Director, QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development JSC
- Bakhtiyor Faiziev – Associate Director, Department of Sustainable Infrastructure, EBRD
- Yerzhan Kuangan – Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Kazakhstan Wagon- building Company LLP
- Madiyar Sultanbek – Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, National Company "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC
14:00 – 15:30
Barriers to Road Freight Transport in Central Asia and Digital Solutions
Moderator: Sairan Mederov – Executive Director, National Association of Oversized and Heavy Cargo Carriers of the Republic of Kazakhstan (HeavyTrans)
Speakers:
Galymzhan Bayseitov – Head of the Department for International Road Transport, Committee of Road Transport and Transport Control, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Assel Sadykova – Chairwoman of the Board, Union of Road Carriers and Forwarders of Kazakhstan
Arman Alzhanov – Vice President, Republican Association of Truck Drivers and Owners
Ekaterina Mishchenko – Founder and CEO, AVI Trans Logistics (a startup for long-haul drivers)
Artyom Vasilchenko – Business Development Lead for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, SKAI
Galymzhan Bayseitov – Head of the Department for International Road Transport, Committee of Road Transport and Transport Control, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Assel Sadykova – Chairwoman of the Board, Union of Road Carriers and Forwarders of Kazakhstan
Arman Alzhanov – Vice President, Republican Association of Truck Drivers and Owners
Ekaterina Mishchenko – Founder and CEO, AVI Trans Logistics (a startup for long-haul drivers)
Artyom Vasilchenko – Business Development Lead for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, SKAI
- Marat Nazarov – General Director, TransExpeditions LLP
Conference Hall
June 26, 2025
10:30 – 12:00
The Year of Working Professions: Workforce as a Key Driver of Transport Industry Development
Moderator: Sholpan Abikenova – Deputy General Director, National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Speakers:
- Representative of JSC "Center for the Development of Labor Resources"
- Aigul Issadilova – Executive Director for Human Resource Development, Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan “KAZLOGISTICS”
- Vasily Bezrodnov – Expert, SkillsProof
- Ramiya Saraeva – General Director, Self-Regulatory Organization “Association of Kazakhstan Rail Freight Carriers”
- Nazargul Sandibekova – HR Director, Transport Holding of the City of Almaty LLP
- Representative of the Ministry of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Representative of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
14:00 – 16:00
Modernizing the National Freight Fleet: Policies and Incentives in Kazakhstan
Moderator: Anar Makasheva – President, Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU)
Speakers:
Galymzhan Bayseitov – Head of the Department for International Road Transport, Committee of Road Transport and Transport Control, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Representative of the Industry Committee, Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Member of the Mazhilis (Lower House) of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TBC) (confirmation pending)
Asylkhan Zikenov – Head of the Regional Project Directorate, Industrial Development Fund JSC
Svetlana Nazaryuk – Director of the Astana Regional Branch, DAMU Entrepreneurship Development Fund JSC
BCC Leasing (confirmation pending)
Galymzhan Bayseitov – Head of the Department for International Road Transport, Committee of Road Transport and Transport Control, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Representative of the Industry Committee, Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Member of the Mazhilis (Lower House) of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TBC) (confirmation pending)
Asylkhan Zikenov – Head of the Regional Project Directorate, Industrial Development Fund JSC
Svetlana Nazaryuk – Director of the Astana Regional Branch, DAMU Entrepreneurship Development Fund JSC
BCC Leasing (confirmation pending)
- Darkhan Abdykalyk – CEO, Leasing Company "Nur Leasing
Conference Hall
June 27, 2025
11:00 – 13:00
Meeting of the Working Group of the Ministry of Transport
15:00 – 16:00
Marketing Icon Award Ceremony:
Summary and announcement of results from the exhibitor marketing competition
Summary and announcement of results from the exhibitor marketing competition