Astana International Forum

Astana International Forum
AbbreviationAIF
PredecessorAstana Economic Forum
FormationJune 28, 2008 (2008-06-28)
PurposePromoting dialogue amongst political and business leaders to solutions to global challenges
HeadquartersAstana, Kazakhstan
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
Main organ
Economic Research Institute
Parent organization
  • Governed by the Ministry of National Economy & Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Websiteastanainternationalforum.org

The Astana International Forum (AIF) is an international and regional platform for dialogue and a nonprofit organization headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan. Previously called the Astana Economic Forum, it has been organized by the Government of Kazakhstan since 2008.[1][2] The name change reflects the broader range of topics discussed at the forum, such as climate, food and energy security and is intended to draw of attendees from around the world.[3] The Forum is organized by the Government of Kazakhstan, which includes the Economic Research Institute, Ministry of National Economy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A meeting is held each year in Astana in which more than eight thousand delegates from one hundred countries are brought together: they include chief executive officers, politicians, journalists, scientists and Nobel Prize laureates.[4]

  1. ^ "Astana Economic Forum". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  2. ^ "Astana Economic Forum – General Information". Astana Economic Forum. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  3. ^ "Astana International Forum to take place in June 2023". Government of Kazakhstan. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Astana Economic Forum to take place in May 2012". United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Retrieved January 30, 2013.