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Partnerships, programme launches, research and events at the academy.
The Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan announces the participation of Leila Asylbekova in a seminar for regional press secretaries. Her talk focuses on business communication, negotiations and preparation for public speaking.
Open publication ↗Issue of Qazir Erteñ with Anuar Dairov: conscious leadership, trust in a team and systems thinking. Conversation in Kazakh language.
Open publication ↗The industry council Petrocouncil announces the participation of Anuar Dairov in the expert jury of the case championship for IT startups in the oil and gas industry.
Open publication ↗El.kz podcast with Sandi Sultan about the development of voice, charisma and qualities necessary for working on air.
Open publication ↗Video interview with Asem Zhakipova about teaching finance at MBA and international education.
Open publication ↗Astana International University talks about the first session of the leadership development program, conducted by strategic trainer-facilitator Dana Magauina.
Open publication ↗A Kazakhstani railway worker talks about Dana Magauina’s training on personal effectiveness, strategic thinking and conscious planning.
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Release of the “Dialogue” program on 24KZ with Asel Narymbetova on the role of soft skills in professional development.
Open publication ↗Inbusiness.kz video interview with Alikhan Baidusenov about the oil industry and the economy of Kazakhstan.
Open publication ↗Baptiste Tricoire speaks at TEDxISAESUPAERO about digital transformation, new technologies and understanding the future. Original in French.
Open publication ↗Bank CenterCredit announces the participation of Zhuldyz Shanaybaeva in the BUSINESS BOOST workshop in Almaty. Her presentation is dedicated to financial business strategies.
Open publication ↗The Finpark business forum program includes a speech by Zhuldyz Shanaybaeva on building a personal and family financial strategy.
Open publication ↗MNU University talks about Yoo-Taek Lee's lecture on systems thinking, operations management and the application of AI in business.
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Radio interview with Zhanar Sabazova about digital threats, deepfakes and the safe use of neural networks.
Open publication ↗Revista Corporate announces the second place for Daniel Martínez Canca's project in the Harvard Medical School program for the design and implementation of AI solutions in healthcare.
Open publication ↗The official program of the congress includes a final speech by Daniel Martínez Canca on the use of artificial intelligence in the work of cancer treatment specialists.
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Kazakhstan Nuclear University talks about training for the HR committee of Kazatomprom. Lyazzat Kozhakhmetova spoke at the opening of the meeting; participants discussed corporate culture, employee development and retention.
Open publication ↗Five weekend modules, a project defence before a panel and an open masterclass on 1 October at Talan Towers.
The updated Mini MBA Executive consists of five modules — Leadership, Business Planning, Finance, Human Resource Management and Strategic Management. Every cohort begins with Leadership; classes run on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00, and the programme ends with a project defence before a panel.
Faculty: Leila Assylbekova, Assel Narymbetova, Assem Zhakipova, Lyazzat Kozhakhmetova and Dana Magauina. The first cohort starts in Astana on 24 October and the second in Tashkent on 31 October 2026. An open masterclass for prospective participants takes place on 1 October at 18:30 at Talan Towers.
Meetings with banks, companies and associations in Tajikistan, and an open presentation of BGA programmes.
In late September and early October the BGA team will hold a series of meetings in Dushanbe with banks, companies, industry associations and development organisations. An open presentation of BGA programmes for owners and executives is scheduled for 8 October 2026 at 18:00; the venue will be announced separately.
Tajikistan is being considered as the next market after Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
A one-year Foundation programme with experts from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), in groups of up to 15.
BGA is opening enrolment for its Foundation programme in Chinese for business people. The programme lasts one year and is delivered with experts from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Classes are held in small groups of up to 15; the programme starts on 5 October 2026 in Astana.
Enrolment and enquiries: +7 707 180 5041.
On 5–6 September the Tashkent EMBA cohort completed the module taught by Assem Zhakipova, FCCA, MFin, PMP.
The Corporate Finance module took place on 5–6 September at Modera Towers. The lecturer was Assem Zhakipova, FCCA, MFin, PMP.
The module's four lectures covered the time value of money and investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, WACC), dividend policy and buybacks, risk and return (portfolio theory, CAPM, the Gordon model) and business valuation — from the market approach to DCF, with a case study.
A joint Mini MBA in marketing, expert exchange and promotion of BGA programmes among the Association's members.
On 4 September 2026 in Tashkent, BGA and the Marketing Association of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties agreed on a joint Mini MBA in marketing, expert exchange, joint events and the promotion of BGA programmes among the Association's members.
The partnership roadmap covers one year.
A programme for restaurant owners and managers that combines business management and gastronomy.
BGA and the Public Catering Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of cooperation. Together with the Association, BGA is preparing Mini MBA Hospitality for owners and managers of restaurants and HoReCa businesses: restaurant management, unit economics and gastronomy.
A one-year calendar of joint events has been approved, and BGA is in talks with international hospitality schools about co-delivering the programme.
AI media monitoring, AI programmes for executives and the development of AI assistants for companies.
On 26 August 2026 in Astana, BGA founder Rafkhat Bozbaliyev and Steppe Tech Lab head Zhanar Sabazova signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Its directions: AI monitoring of the information field (media, social networks, Telegram) on the Steppe Vision platform, AI Enablement programmes for executives and teams, including AI modules within BGA programmes, and the development of AI assistants and agents for companies. The memorandum runs for two years; specific projects will be set out in separate agreements.
QID will certify the Executive MBA Corporate Governance module; BGA develops the direction in Uzbekistan.
On 24 August 2026 BGA and the Qazaq Independent Directors Association signed a strategic partnership agreement. It covers joint programmes on corporate governance and independent-director education, joint events, expert exchange and mutual client referrals.
QID will certify BGA participants who complete the Corporate Governance module of the Executive MBA. BGA has received the exclusive right to develop the corporate-governance and corporate-secretary directions on behalf of QID in Uzbekistan.
An open day at Modera Towers for participants, partners and everyone choosing a programme.
On 15 August 2026 Modera Towers hosted BGA Welcome Day — a meeting of BGA participants and partners in Tashkent. Guests met the team and learned about the autumn intake and the learning format.
A survey of 145 SME owners and managers — a project by Executive MBA participant Ivan Kononov.
In August 2026 BGA presented the study “Perceived Usefulness of AI Tools in Financial Planning Among SME Owners in Kazakhstan”. 145 owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses took part in the survey.
The study was carried out by Executive MBA participant Ivan Kononov (SITE Geneva — BGA Kazakhstan) under the supervision of Rafkhat Bozbaliyev. The key findings have been published on LinkedIn and in business media.
One major study per quarter, starting with entrepreneurs' awareness of state support measures.
At a kick-off meeting in August 2026, BGA and the Astana research company Data Hunters Research agreed on a strategic partnership on a parity basis. Data Hunters conducts the joint industry studies; BGA handles briefings, press conferences, media coverage and distribution of the results to government bodies and development institutions.
The first study — on entrepreneurs' awareness of state business-support measures — will conclude with a round table with the relevant ministries, the Damu Fund and the Atameken Chamber.
The company is registered at the Astana International Financial Centre; headquarters at Talan Towers.
On 19 June 2025 the private company Business Growth Academy Ltd. was registered at the Astana International Financial Centre. The academy was created as an international executive education institution for owners and executives in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Its headquarters are at Talan Towers in Astana; an office at Modera Towers in Tashkent and a representation in Baku followed.
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