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    CONFERENCE
    PROGRAM

    September/15-17/
    2021

    MASTER CLASSES
    AND ROUNDTABLES

    September 15 /
    2021

    KAZAKHSTAN'S
    INDEPENDENCE

    September 16 /
    2021

    Politics/
    Society

    September 17 /
    2021
    Registration
    Online
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    UTC/GMT+6
    Time zone
    10:00–11:00
    Masterclass #1
    SOCIAL PROJECTS IN DIGITAL: EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES
    BEKSULTAN KAZYBEK
    Speaker
    BEKSULTAN KAZYBEK
    Digital producer, Kazakhstan
    11:00–12:00
    Masterclass #2
    INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR NGOS & HUMANITARIAN STORYTELLERS
    Clementine Malpas
    Speaker
    Clementine Malpas
    Filmmaker, UK
    12:00–13:00
    Master class #3
    WHY CRITICAL THINKING?
    SALAH KHALIL
    Speaker
    SALAH KHALIL
    Founder of Macat International Ltd, Egypt
    12.00-13.30
    Roundtable #1
    MEDIA OF TURKIC-SPEAKING COUNTRIES. DEVELOPING COOPERATION IN A NEW REALITY
    Sayat  Zhoken
    Moderator
    Sayat Zhoken
    journalist, Kazakhstan
    AHMET YEŞİLTEPE
    AHMET YEŞİLTEPE
    Journalist, Media Manager, Turkey
    István Pálffy-Orbán
    István Pálffy-Orbán
    Director for Television, Duna Media Service Provider, Hungary
    Fuzuli Majidli Zulfu oglu
    Fuzuli Majidli Zulfu oglu
    Vice President of the International Turkish Academy, Doctor of Political Sciences, Azerbaijan
    Tofik Abbasov
    Tofik Abbasov
    Political Scientist specializing in the South Caucasus Region, Post-Soviet States and the Middle East Political Observer, Azerbaijan
    Lyazzat Tanysbay
    Lyazzat Tanysbay
    Chairperson of the Management Board of RTRK Kazakhstan JSC, Kazakhstan
    Janatkhon Kurbanova
    Janatkhon Kurbanova
    Editor-In-Chief, Avesta news agency, Tajikistan
    Merdan Gazakbayev
    Merdan Gazakbayev
    General Director of the State News Agency TDH, Turkmenistan
    14:00–15:00
    Masterclass #4
    HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE
    Andrew Keen
    Speaker
    Andrew Keen
    Author, Director, Commentator on the Silicon Valley-based Digital Revolution, USA
    15:00–16:00
    Masterclass #5
    MEDIA AUDIENCE - FORMATS OF INTERACTION
    Sergey Stanovkin
    Speaker
    Sergey Stanovkin
    Program Director, European News Academy, UK
    15:00–16:00
    Roundtable #2
    A NEW TURNOVER: HOW CAN EVENTS IN AFGHANISTAN AFFECT THE CENTRAL ASIA?
    KAIRAT ABUSSEITOV
    Moderator
    KAIRAT ABUSSEITOV
    Head of International Programmes Center Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation, Kazakhstan
    Sultan Akimbekov
    Sultan Akimbekov
    Director of the Institute of Asian Studies, Kazakhstan
    Husain Haqqani
    Husain Haqqani
    Senior Fellow and Director for South and Central Asia at Hudson Institute, USA
    Bakhtiyor Ergashev
    Bakhtiyor Ergashev
    Director of the Center for Research Initiatives Ma’no, Uzbekistan
    Omirtay Bitimov
    Omirtay Bitimov
    Chairman of the AFG-QAZ Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Association for Development and Partnership
    Saimiddin Mirzoyev
    Saimiddin Mirzoyev
    Political scientist, Tajikistan
    Irina Zvyagelskaya
    Irina Zvyagelskaya
    Professor, Doctor of Science (History), Head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
    16:00–17:00
    Masterclass #6
    DIGITAL ME: FROM SURFING SOCIAL MEDIA TO MERGING WITH AI AND SINGULARITY
    Evgeny CHERESHNEV
    Speaker
    Evgeny CHERESHNEV
    Executive Vice President, Digital Ventures, Russia
    17:00–18:00
    Masterclass #7
    SOCIAL MARKETING
    Olga Sharatuta
    Speaker
    Olga Sharatuta
    Founder and CEO RedMe Agency, Russia
    17:00–18:30
    Roundtable #3
    DEVELOPMENT OF KAZAKHSTAN BRANDS. THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF TRADITIONAL AND NEW MEDIA
    Ilmurad Jumayev
    Moderator
    Ilmurad Jumayev
    Chairperson of the Expert Commission of the Central Asian Advertising Association, Kazakhstan
    Yerbol Yesseneyev
    Yerbol Yesseneyev
    Atameken NEC, Kazakhstan
    Tatyana Startseva
    Tatyana Startseva
    KANTAR Kazakhstan, Managing Director, Kazakhstan
    Anton Ossipov
    Anton Ossipov
    Hard Worker Creative Agency, Director, Kazakhstan
    Ulzhalgas Chymyrbayeva
    Ulzhalgas Chymyrbayeva
    Kcell JSC, Marketing and Communication Department Head, Kazakhstan
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    UTC/GMT+6
    Time zone
    10:00–10:30
    Opening ceremony
    10:30–11:50
    Session #1: Independence
    SESSION DEDICATED TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF KAZAKHSTAN’S INDEPENDENCE
    The day of the declaration of independence of Kazakhstan has run like a red thread through the entire history of the country, linking its past, present and future forever. The reality that surrounds us today is the result of decisions long since made, but which had and continue to have a significant impact on the development of the country. This session provides an analysis of the 30 years since independence and considers the preservation of stability in an unstable world, as well as the desire for creative growth. The session asks what processes taking place in Kazakhstan and the decisions being made here can become an example for others?
    Riz KHAN
    Moderator
    Riz KHAN
    Journalist, Riz Khan Productions, USA
    Maulen Ashimbayev
    Maulen Ashimbayev
    Chairperson of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
    Yakup Beris
    Yakup Beris
    UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Kazakhstan
    Igor Rogov
    Igor Rogov
    Deputy Executive Director of the Foundation of the First President of Kazakhstan, a member of the Venice Commission, Kazakhstan
    Rupert Goodman
    Rupert Goodman
    Chairman of World Petroleum, Global Energy and World Energy Insight. Vice President of Flora and Fauna International and Member of the Development Board of Artes Mundi, a non-profit art charity organization, UK
    12:00–13:30
    Session #2: World Policies and Economies
    HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED THE WORLD AND DEFINED NEW PATHS OF GLOBAL COEXISTENCE
    The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated existing geopolitical and social issues and caused enormous damage to the global economy. By exposing underlying problems, the pandemic has forced countries to make quick decisions for the benefit of their citizens and adapt instantly. However, while being concentrated on top-priority domestic issues, countries are becoming alienated from each other. The deterioration of diplomatic ties, political competition and suspicion, disregard for the interests of other countries and unceremonious interference in internal processes have resulted in a new Cold War, in which information and sanctions are weapons.
    Closed borders and other bans and restrictions on movements have all influenced not only interhuman relations, but also international ones. The world has changed and will most likely never be the same. So, what’s next?
    Ryan CHILCOTE
    Moderator
    Ryan CHILCOTE
    Award winning PBS NewsHour Special correspondent, Bloomberg Television and CNN alumnus
    Michael Favorov
    Michael Favorov
    Doctor of Medical Sciences, Epidemiologist, Expert in Control and Prevention of the Infectious Disease Spread, President of DiaPrep System Inc., Russia/USA
    Teresa Ribeiro
    Teresa Ribeiro
    OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Portugal
    Aida Balayeva
    Aida Balayeva
    Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
    Catherine Cano
    Catherine Cano
    President & Founder, Canovision, Canada
    Emma Chiu
    Emma Chiu
    Global Director Wunderman Thompson Intelligence, USA
    Ryan CHILCOTE
    Ryan CHILCOTE
    Award winning PBS NewsHour Special correspondent, Bloomberg Television and CNN alumnus
    Philipp Saprykin
    Philipp Saprykin
    Deputy Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, Russia
    14:30–16:00
    Session #3: Media
    LOTS OF INFORMATION, LITTLE TRUTH
    The amount of content produced is growing exponentially. Articles on the Internet, news stories, Facebook posts and even short TikTok videos – all of this is created in order to capture the attention of the viewer. Clickbait headlines, distorted information and populist statements for the purpose of manipulation are depriving the media industry of the trust of viewers. Quantity at the expense of quality has become a serious problem, and it is increasingly difficult to differentiate between the truth and the lies. Is the media ready to fight for its credibility?
    Ali Aslan 
    Moderator
    Ali Aslan 
    International TV Presenter and Journalist, Germany
    Anastasia Novikova
    Anastasia Novikova
    Chief Editor of Informburo.kz Website and Informburo Program, Kazakhstan
    Xenia Sobchak
    Xenia Sobchak
    Journalist, TV host, public figure and creator of #OstorozhnoSobchak YouTube channel, Russia
    Kjell Stein
    Kjell Stein
    International Sales Director, Euronews, Germany
    Nikita Mogutin
    Nikita Mogutin
    co-founder of the Baza news publication, founder of the Mash telegram channel, Russia
    Todd Baer
    Todd Baer
    Global Director at Bloomberg LP, UK
    Sergey Kiselyov
    Sergey Kiselyov
    General Director, Channel One Eurasia, Kazakhstan
    AHMET YEŞİLTEPE
    AHMET YEŞİLTEPE
    Journalist, Media Manager, Turkey
    16:30–18:00
    Session #4: Environment
    GREEN STRATEGY:
    ANOTHER LAST CHANCE
    Technological breakthroughs and innovations that improves people’s quality of living have been accompanied by environmental degradation for many decades. Catastrophic forest fires and droughts exacerbated by global warming, rising sea levels, biodiversity loss and widespread pollution are just some of the global problems that are making countries work together to solve. Delaying decisive action will only make the situation worse. Does humanity have a chance?
    Koert Debeuf
    Moderator
    Koert Debeuf
    Editor in Chief of the EU Observer, Belgium
    Kaddu Sebunya
    Kaddu Sebunya
    Chief Executive Officer, African Wildlife Foundation, Kenya
    MATTHEW PYE
    MATTHEW PYE
    Head of Philosophy, European School Brussels; Founder of the Climate Academy; Author of “Plato Tackles Climate Change, Belgium
    Jo Ruxton 
    Jo Ruxton 
    Founder of Ocean Generation (formerly Plastic Oceans UK), UK
    NAZANIN ALAKIJA
    NAZANIN ALAKIJA
    Humanitarian, Philanthropist, Human Rights Activist and Education Ambassador, UK
    Koert Debeuf
    Koert Debeuf
    Editor in Chief of the EU Observer, Belgium
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    Time zone
    10:00–11:30
    Session #5: Politics/Society
    THE AGE OF AGITATION:
    WHO RULES THE WORLD?
    A report by the World Economic Forum warned that digital inequality and the concentration of digital power had become a very serious problem. Many experts agree that the greatest “obvious danger” in the coming years is posed by threats related to failures in cybersecurity and this digital concentration of power. At the same time, new technologies are being used for crime, incitement to hatred, spreading false information and exploitation. Businesses and governments should seek new partnerships to ensure digital inclusion without compromising technological progress.
    Rauan Kenzhekhanuly
    Moderator
    Rauan Kenzhekhanuly
    Founder and CEO at Bilim Media Group, Kazakhstan Founder and CEO at Bilim Media Group (#1 EdTech provider in Kazakhstan and Central Asia), Republic of Kazakhstan
    Jaron LANIER
    Jaron LANIER
    Scientist, Musician, Visual Artist and Author of Who Owns the Future?, USA
    Yerzhan Saltybayev
    Yerzhan Saltybayev
    Director Institute of World Economics and Politics under the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation (IWEP), Kazakhstan
    Kjell A. Nordström
    Kjell A. Nordström
    Economist, writer and public speaker, Sweden
    Ruslan Yusufov
    Ruslan Yusufov
    Founder and managing partner of mindsmith; expert in digital transformation, technology trends and cybersecurity, Russia
    Tania Aidrus
    Tania Aidrus
    Head of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “Digital Pakistan” Initiative, Pakistan
    Ekaterina Shulman
    Ekaterina Shulman
    Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia program, Chatham House, Russia
    12:00–13:30
    Session #6: Media
    MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY:
    2021 TRENDS
    The past year has changed the rules of the game in almost every sense. According to a Reuters Institute survey, 76% of media industry executives say the pandemic has accelerated their plans for digital transformation. Experimentation with cross-platform content, the development of niche offerings, and the creation of news chatbots have become imperative for businesses’ survival. The media landscape of the very near future will be influenced by drones, wearables and virtual and augmented realities. Consumers will seek continuous immersion — and technology will provide it. A new “gold rush” is about to begin, and to gain a foothold on the market the media is already having to work today with a vision for 2030 and beyond. Futurologists advise media professionals put aside their journalism textbooks and equip themselves with programming manuals instead.
    Sasha Vakulina
    Moderator
    Sasha Vakulina
    Sasha Vakulina, Business Editor, Euronews, France
    Alina Kim (homm9k)
    Alina Kim (homm9k)
    TikTok star, influencer, Kazakhstan
    Ben Hammersley
    Ben Hammersley
    Futurologist, writer, journalist, presenter, propagandist of new digital technologies, USA
    Nikita Mogutin
    Nikita Mogutin
    co-founder of the Baza news publication, founder of the Mash telegram channel, Russia
    Timur Bekmambetov
    Timur Bekmambetov
    Producer, Director, Russia-USA
    Andrew Keen
    Andrew Keen
    Author, Director, Commentator on the Silicon Valley-based Digital Revolution, USA
    Alex Volcic
    Alex Volcic
    Managing Director, Head of Russia & CIS Business Intelligence & Investigations at Kroll, Russia
    14:30–16:00
    Session #7: Education
    THE FUTURE OF THE LABOR AND EDUCATION MARKETS
    According to the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), 400 million people will lose their jobs due to automation by 2030, which equates to 15% of the global workforce. Facing the threat of redundancy – and without the time to go back to college or university - more and more adult professionals are turning to online education as a means of upgrading their skills and staying competitive in an increasingly overcrowded labor market. As a result, education is becoming continuous and targeted and will, most likely, take on new forms. Is it inevitable that soon highly qualified individuals will have to fight harder than ever just to land a job, while unemployment figures reach unprecedented levels? How should governments and corporations support displaced workers and the unemployed?
    Sayassat NURBEK
    Moderator
    Sayassat NURBEK
    Director of BTS Education, Head of Atlas of New Professions of Kazakhstan project, National Geographic Kazakhstan Goodwill Ambassador
    Daniel Susskind
    Daniel Susskind
    Economist, Author, UK
    TANMAY BAKSHI
    TANMAY BAKSHI
    Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning, Advisory Software Engineer at IBM, Canada
    SALAH KHALIL
    SALAH KHALIL
    Founder of Macat International Ltd, Egypt
    Perttu Pölönen
    Perttu Pölönen
    Futurist, Inventor and Author, Finland
    Dmitry Sudakov
    Dmitry Sudakov
    Head of the Atlas of Emerging Jobs project, Russia
    Katie Paterson
    Katie Paterson
    Visual Artist, Scotland
    16:30–18:00
    Session #8: Futurology
    THE WORLD IN A FUTURE ALREADY ARRIVED
    People are constantly changing the world around them with new ideas and technologies and changing themselves in the process. In the optimistic imagination of a person, the future is painted in bright colors – a high-tech utopia aimed at the benefit of every person and universal equality. In the current reality, however, the development and availability of technology across the world’s countries is advancing at different rates, which is leading to an even greater gap between “rich” and “poor” states. Regardless of forecasts, the future is already happening now. Can we make it favorable for everyone?
    Lyazzat Shatayeva
    Moderator
    Lyazzat Shatayeva
    journalist, Kazakhstan
    HIROSHI ISHIGURO
    HIROSHI ISHIGURO
    Visiting Director of Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute, Japan
    Evgeny CHERESHNEV
    Evgeny CHERESHNEV
    Executive Vice President, Digital Ventures, Russia
    Dr. Koert Van Mensvoort
    Dr. Koert Van Mensvoort
    CEO Next Nature Network, Netherlands
    Marta Peirano
    Marta Peirano
    International Expert in Technology, Digital Art, free Software & Culture.Author of "The Enemy Knows the System", Spain
    Katie Paterson
    Katie Paterson
    Visual Artist, Scotland
    18:00–18:30
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    White House Strategist in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump (2017)
    Steve Bannon
    White House Strategist in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump (2017)
    Steve Bannon
    White House Strategist in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump (2017)