TRADE CONNECTIONS:
BRIDGING GLOBALLY

MAY 14-15, 2024
ALMATY, Kazakhstan

Objective: The 13th CATF is set to concentrate on expanding the conventional boundaries of regional trade by delving into the potential, challenges, and innovations that will shape the future of trade in the Central Asia Region. The forum will actively explore new trade markets, identify opportunities within value chains, discuss the digitalization of customs and logistics, and delve into various aspects of trade regulation, including regional trade agreements (RTAs), World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, harmonization, and other relevant standards.

Event Format: In-person (with accessible online streaming)

Location: May 14–15, 2024, Rixos Hotel Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Luis Rivera, Regional Mission Director of USAID/Central Asia invites you to attend the 13th Annual Central Asia Trade Forum, one of the most significant events promoting trade and connectivity in the region. 
For over twelve years, it has earned recognition as this region’s premier platform for trade policy dialogue and business connectivity.

SPECIALIZED EVENTS

B2B AND TRADE EXHIBITION

The trade exhibition running concurrently with CATF, will feature 40 companies from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In partnership with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration and Almaty Chamber of Commerce and Investment, it will showcase agricultural, textile, apparel, and food products. The pre-matched B2B session will be running in parallel to the exhibition.

PAKISTAN-KAZAKHSTAN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES FORUM FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

USAID Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA) is organizing the “Pakistan-Kazakhstan Trade Opportunities Forum for Women-owned Businesses” in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from May 10-17, 2024. The purpose of the Forum is to provide businesswomen with greater access and exposure to potential trade opportunities in Central Asia, with a specific focus on Kazakhstan. This initiative aims to support approximately 40 Pakistani businesswomen in gathering market-relevant information, identifying potential trade opportunities, and strengthening direct Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) linkages with counterparts in Kazakhstan. The overarching goal of the activity is to assist women-owned businesses in exploring new markets in Central Asia and expanding their product/market diversification in regional markets.

THE 11TH REGIONAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION COMMITTEES (NTFCS) OF CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES

On May 15, 2024, the 11th Regional Meeting of the National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) of Central Asian countries will take place during the Central Asian Trade Forum. Executive authorities from five partner countries overseeing customs, transport, phytosanitary and veterinary border control, along with private sector representatives will participate. Supported by the regional project ‘Trade Facilitation in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ, and commissioned by the German government, the meeting will focus on unveiling Regional Initiatives and Roadmaps for Central Asia, along with innovative solutions for simplifying trade procedures. Highlights include roadmaps for digitalizing of data exchange and expansion of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, implementation of the ‘ePhyto’ system for issuing phytosanitary certificates, and other digital solutions. NTFCs are expected to develop a Joint Action Plan to streamline trade procedures throughout the region.

AGENDA

TIMELINE

2013

Almaty, Kazakhstan

2014

Almaty, Kazakhstan

2015

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty, Kazakhstan 

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Virtual
Event

Hybrid Event Almaty, Kazakhstan

Hybrid Event Astana,
Kazakhstan

PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS