Forum
«Administrative Justice and Its Role in Ensuring the Rule of Law»
June 5, 2026, Astana, Kazakhstan.
9.00 – 10.00
Welcome coffee break.
10.00 – 11.00
Registration of participants.
11.00 – 12.00
Plenary session «Administrative Justice and Its Role in Ensuring the Rule of Law»
Annotation
The discussion focuses on the institutional environment formed in the Republic of Kazakhstan as a guarantee of the country’s investment attractiveness. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the judicial system and specialized institutions in ensuring transparency of administrative procedures, protecting business interests, and resolving disputes related to investment activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Moderator
ASLAMBEK MERGALIYEV
Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
11.00 – 11.05
Opening of the Plenary Session.
11.05 – 11.08
Video Presentation.
11.08 – 11.15
ASLAMBEK MERGALIYEV
Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
11.15 – 11.20
PINI ALTHAUS
Chairman & CEO of Cove Capital
Chairman & CEO of Cove Capital
11.20 – 11.25
JÉRÔME BOYET
Managing Director of Alstom in Western and Central Asia
Managing Director of Alstom in Western and Central Asia
11.25 – 11.30
EDUARD KINSBRUNER
Head of Delegation of German Economy in Central Asia
Head of Delegation of German Economy in Central Asia
11.30 – 11.35
TIMUR TURLOV
Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.
Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.
SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
KASSYM-ZHOMART TOKAYEV
12.00 – 14.00
Lunch break
14.00 – 15.30
Session 1 «Business and Government: Balance of Interests»
Annotation
The session is dedicated to ensuring a fair balance between the interests of the State and the expectations of the business community and investors. Participants will consider the main challenges faced by investors within the jurisdiction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the formation of a transparent and predictable legal environment, and the reduction of legal uncertainty for business.
Participants (Presidium)
Aslambek Mergaliyev Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Kanat Sharlapaev Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken;
William Lacobie General Director of Tengizchevroil;
Zoltan Nyitrai Chief Executive Officer of UBM Kazakh Investment;
Rustam Zhursunov Chairman of the Board of «the Association of Investors of Kazakhstan»;
Kanat Alpysbayev Senior Vice President of Wabtec Corp.;
Koksal Salih Yildiz Chief Executive Officer of Tiryaki Agro;
Gabidulla Ospankulov Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Aslan Tukiyev Chairman of the Judicial Board for Administrative Cases of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Moderator
NURLYBEK NALIBAYEV
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
14.05 – 14.15
KANAT SHARLAPAEV
Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken
Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken
14.15 – 14.20
Discussion.
14.20 – 14.30
WILLIAM LACOBIE
General Director of Tengizchevroil
General Director of Tengizchevroil
14.30 – 14.35
Discussion.
14.35 – 14.45
ZOLTAN NYITRAI
Chief Executive Officer of UBM Kazakh Investment
Chief Executive Officer of UBM Kazakh Investment
14.45 – 14.50
Discussion.
14.50 – 15.00
RUSTAM ZHURSUNOV
Chairman of the Board of «the Association of Investors of Kazakhstan»
Chairman of the Board of «the Association of Investors of Kazakhstan»
15.00 – 15.05
Discussion.
15.05 – 15.15
KANAT ALPYSBAYEV
Senior Vice President of Wabtec Corp.
Senior Vice President of Wabtec Corp.
15.15 – 15.20
Discussion.
15.20 – 15.30
KOKSAL SALIH YILDIZ
General Director of Kazak Protein LLP (Tiryaki Agro)
General Director of Kazak Protein LLP (Tiryaki Agro)
15.30 – 16.00
Coffee break
16.00 – 17.30
Session 2 «Administrative Justice: A New Stage of Development and Challenges»
Annotation
The focus of the discussion is on strategic directions for the development and expansion of the institution of administrative justice both in the Republic of Kazakhstan and across the Eurasian continent. The participants will discuss issues related to administrative proceedings and continue their joint efforts to enhance administrative justice, law enforcement practices, and judicial procedures, taking into account the best international practices.
Participants (Presidium)
Shukhrat Polvanov, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic;
Sayyad Karimov, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
Roman Podoprigora, Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Marat Bashimov, Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Jörg Pudelka, Judge of the Administrative Court of Berlin (retired) / Head of the Compliance Department at GIZ;
Berik Nazhmidenov, Chairman of the Cassation Court for Administrative Cases
Moderator
ASLAN TUKIYEV
Chairman of the Judicial Board for Administrative Cases of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Chairman of the Judicial Board for Administrative Cases of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
16.05 – 16.15
SHUKHRAT POLVANOV
Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan
16.15 – 16.25
NURGUL BAKIROVA
Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic
Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic
16.25 – 16.35
SAYYAD KARIMOV
Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan
16.35 – 16.45
ROMAN PODOPRIGORA
Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
16.45 – 16.55
MARAT BASHIMOV
Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
16.55 – 17.05
JÖRG PUDELKA
Judge of the Administrative Court of Berlin (retired) / Head of the Compliance Department at GIZ
Judge of the Administrative Court of Berlin (retired) / Head of the Compliance Department at GIZ
17.05 – 17.15
BERIK NAZHMIDENOV
Chairman of the Cassation Court for Administrative Cases
Chairman of the Cassation Court for Administrative Cases
17.15 – 17.30
Discussion.
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