IV International scientific-practical conference “THE PARADIGM OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHANGE: CHALLENGES, CONSEQUENCES, OPPORTUNITIES”

IV International scientific-practical conference

“THE PARADIGM OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHANGE: CHALLENGES, CONSEQUENCES, OPPORTUNITIES”

April 7-8, 2026   

INFORMATION LETTER

On April 7–8, 2026, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, within the framework of the International Farabi Forum, will host the V International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled “The Paradigm of Sustainable Economic Development in the Context of Global Change: Challenges, Consequences, Opportunities.”

The conference is organized in line with the national agenda of technological modernization. In the context of 2026, declared the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, key attention will be given to the transformation of the economic model, digital restructuring of the financial sector, the integration of intelligent technologies into corporate governance, and the formation of a new architecture of sustainable growth.

As a strategic center of science, innovation, and national development, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University provides a high-level expert platform for discussing systemic transformations of the country’s economic and financial architecture.

In 2026, the core focus of the conference will be on Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, digital transformation of the financial sector, as well as the development of sustainable economic growth models.

To participate in the conference, authors are invited to submit their papers by March 27, 2026. Articles are accepted in English, Kazakh, and Russian. Manuscripts must comply with the requirements established by the Conference Organizing Committee. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings.

The plenary session will serve as a strategic discussion platform focusing on the role of financial institutions and the corporate sector in ensuring sustainable growth, digital competitiveness, and the long-term economic development of Kazakhstan.

For all organizational matters, please contact:

Deputy Dean of the Higher School of Economics and Business for Research, Innovation, and International Relations - Nurgazy Shyngys Askerbekuly

Office phone: +7 727 377 3333 (int. 1678); Mobile: +7 778 332 2199

Article submissions should be sent to: hsebconferences@gmail.com or https://hsebconferences.kz/kz/submission-guidelines   

The volume of the article (excluding the title, author information, abstract, keywords, and references) should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Each article may have a maximum of three authors.

Font: Times New Roman; font size: 14 pt; line spacing: single; margins: left – 2 cm, right – 2 cm, top and bottom – 2 cm; paragraph indent: 1 cm; alignment: justified.

Important dates

Submissions that do not meet the above requirements, are sent after the deadline, or are submitted to a different email address will not be considered.

Upon acceptance, participants must pay the organizational fee and submit the payment receipt via email. Conference Participation Fee: 10 000 KZT

Kalmakova Dinara

+7 7052193508

АО «Kaspi Bank»

БИК CASPKZKA

KZ09722C000055202598

The payment purpose must include:
“Conference organizational fee, author’s full name.”

A copy of the payment confirmation for the organizational fee (in JPEG (jpg) or PDF format) must be sent to: hsebconferences@gmail.com.

The time and venue of the plenary and sectional sessions will be announced additionally.

Information Letter conference 2026