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Business Summit

GO NET ZERO ENERGY – CENTRAL ASIA & CASPIAN

UPSTREAM TO DOWNSTREAM: DECARBONISING THE REGION’S ENERGY SECTOR
8 September 2026, Astana, Kazakhstan
UPSTREAM TO DOWNSTREAM: DECARBONISING THE REGION’S ENERGY SECTOR

At the Forefront of the Energy Transition: Linking Policy, Capital, and Infrastructure

The Go Net Zero Energy Central Asia & Caspian Summit covers the entire low-carbon value chain, tracking how national energy giants and heavy industries are pivoting from volume-driven to value-driven strategies to navigate regulations and anchor regional energy sovereignty.

With initiatives moving into the implementation phase—including deep-sea cross-border grids, regional CCUS hubs, Green Hydrogen projects, and high-efficiency water recycling technologies—the region’s downstream and upstream sectors face a structural reset. This makes collaboration and technology transfer more critical than ever.
This business platform brings the regional energy ecosystem together to connect, build strategic partnerships, and secure the financing and technology needed to execute projects.

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Secure your place at the region’s leading energy transition summit. Take advantage of limited-time Early Bird rates and join industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators driving the shift toward a low-carbon future.

KEY TOPICS

The 2030 Roadmap: Building Regional Power
We’ll discuss how the region is moving from just selling raw materials to producing high-value "green" products for Europe and China, ensuring its own independence and economic growth.
Decarbonisation: From Theory to Action
Real-world case studies on cleaning up upstream and downstream operations. We will address zero gas flaring initiatives, energy efficiency upgrades, and switching processing plants to renewable power to maintain product competitiveness on the global stage.
Water: The Lifeblood of Industry
Solving the water crisis to keep factories running. In a region with water shortages, industry cannot survive without recycling. We will show how new plants can reuse 99% of their water and turn seawater into a reliable resource.
The Green Energy Bridge: Connecting the Caspian to Europe
This session addresses the engineering and financial challenges of laying deep-sea cables across the Caspian and Black Seas. We will evaluate the most efficient export routes: direct electricity transmission versus the logistics of shipping Green Ammonia from regional "Green Hubs."
Future Growth: Hydrogen and Local Production
How to start producing Green Hydrogen at scale and how to build the region’s own factories for high-tech catalysts so it doesn't depend on imports.
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SPEAKERS

Turar Alimzhan
Director of the Renewable Energy Department
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Seger Hoytink
Chairman & Managing Director
Eni Kazakhstan
Gurban Karimbayli
Director of Sustainable Development Department
AZAL - Azerbaijan Airlines
Elvira Konakhbaeva
Managing Director for Strategy and Sustainable Development
KEGOC
ARMAN KASHKINBEKOV
CEO, Association of Renewable Energy of Kazakhstan & Senior Non Executive Board Member
Samruk Energy
Fuad Mushtagov
head of the Hydrogen and Green Technologies department
Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency under the Ministry of Energy
Sultan Garayev
Vice President of Business Excellence
SOCAR Turkey
Beksultan Begaliyev
Deputy Director of the Department for the Development of Water Infrastructure
Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Turan Jafarli
Investor Legal Affairs and Corporate Governance Manager,
Alat Free Economic Zone Authority
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5 REASONS TO ATTEND

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Cross-Sector Connectivity across the Energy Ecosystem

The summit serves as the exclusive meeting point where state-owned energy giants, heavy industry, national ministries, and international technology providers converge. We break down traditional silos to drive real, cross-border collaboration and accelerate the region's transition to low-carbon energy.

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Top-Notch, Research-Driven Content

Our agenda is built entirely on real market needs, moving past theoretical concepts to focus on the immediate future of the Caspian and Central Asian energy landscape. Key topics cover massive regional shifts: methane emissions reduction, commercial hydrogen deployment, carbon capture, industrial electrification, and large-scale renewable integration.

AGENDA
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Operational Case Studies: Successes and Failures

We focus exclusively on practical initiatives that have delivered measurable impact on the path to Net Zero. No marketing pitches— just real-world case studies, best practices, and the actual stories from operators that you can apply directly to your organisation.

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Meet the Region’s Core Decarbonisation Leaders

The summit brings together senior executives, sustainability directors, and project owners from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and beyond. This curated audience gives you direct access to the key decision-makers who are actively financing, planning, and executing regional decarbonization strategies.

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Secure Post-Summit "Intelligence Pack"

The value of your pass continues long after the final panel. All participants gain exclusive access to our digital library containing the complete set of speaker presentations and technical case studies. Plus, our event networking app remains active post-summit, letting you follow up on leads and finalise cross-border partnerships.

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HEAR FROM OUR DELEGATES

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Emma McFarlane
Director of Business Development
HG Motive
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The Globuc Hydrogen Conference was well-organised, featuring engaging and informative speakers. It was a great opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights.
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Issa Kudaibekov
SMM Manager
Svevind
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I’d like to thank the organisers for the insightful presentations, especially from our American colleagues, including USAID. They presented the concept of "fertile valleys," which is a great approach. The European experience was also valuable, where zones for developing the hydrogen economy are determined by taking into account resources such as renewable energy, water, and potential consumers.
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Marco Castagnini
Business Development Director
Green Spark
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The conference was very interesting. I attended and spoke last year as well, and I have to say that this year, there’s definitely more awareness about green hydrogen. What stands out for me is that people are now discussing topics that weren’t even considered before in this region.
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Thomas Fontfreyde
Delivery Manager
Genesis
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I found the conference very interesting and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics with high-quality discussions. All the presentations were excellent, making it hard to single out one as better than the others. This was my first time in Kazakhstan and at this conference, and I’m very happy to have been part of it.
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Elchin Targuluyev
Socar Green
Business Development Specialist
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New companies in Azerbaijan are focusing on green energy, including green hydrogen. For me, the highlight of this event was seeing the latest technologies, developments in hydrogen, and the challenges we face. It's clear that the challenges we encounter in Azerbaijan are shared by hydrogen providers worldwide, which reassures us that we are on the right path.
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8 September 2026

The summit will be held at Rixos President Astana, a well-established five-star hotel in the city centre
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