The National Bank of Kazakhstan has announced the start of applications for its 6th Scientific and Practical Conference, dedicated to research in the field of monetary policy and financial stability. The conference will take place in Almaty in April-May 2026 and is expected to become an important platform for professional discussion within the economic community, DKNews.kz reports.
The event is aimed at bringing together academic research and practical expertise, with a focus on issues that directly influence economic policy and the stability of the financial system. According to the organizers, the conference is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue between researchers and practitioners working on current economic challenges.
Who is invited to participate
Researchers, experts and practitioners working in economics, finance and related fields are invited to take part in the conference as speakers. This includes:
- academic researchers and scholars,
- experts from analytical and research centers,
- professionals from the financial sector,
- specialists engaged in applied economic and financial analysis.
Participants will have the opportunity to present their research findings and discuss them with a professional audience.
Key thematic areas
Applications are accepted within the following thematic tracks:
- Macroeconomic policy - research on economic growth, inflation, employment and government regulation;
- Financial markets, financial stability and macroprudential regulation - analysis of the banking sector, capital markets and systemic risks;
- Regional trends - regional economic development, structural changes and territorial imbalances.
Application requirements
An application to present a paper must include the following information:
- Applicant details - full name, academic degree, place of employment and a brief biography;
- Indication of the thematic area to which the paper belongs;
- A full extended abstract of the paper in pdf format, with a length of 2,000 to 7,000 characters.
The abstract must clearly describe:
- the research problem being addressed,
- the methodology used,
- the main findings of the study,
- their validity and scientific novelty.
The content and quality of the abstract will be the key criteria used in selecting papers for presentation at the conference.
Submission deadline and contact details
Applications should be sent to conference@nationalbank.kz with the subject line: “Application for conference participation”.
The deadline for submissions is 6 March 2026.
Authors whose papers are selected for presentation will be notified by the conference organizers.
Additional information
Further details regarding the conference format, participation requirements and organizational issues can be obtained by contacting the organizers via email at conference@nationalbank.kz.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan’s 6th Scientific and Practical Conference is expected to become a key discussion platform for advancing ideas and research related to monetary policy, financial stability and regional economic development.
