The V Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF-2026) will take place on 28-29 May in Astana at the EXPO Business Complex, Congress Centre. The forum’s central theme is “The EAEU in the Global Digital Race: Betting on Artificial Intelligence”.
The EEF 2026 programme comprises approximately 30 events organised across four thematic tracks: “Transformation of EAEU Market Development”, “Eurasian Connectivity”, “EAEU+” and “Side Events”.
A key priority of Kazakhstan’s EAEU Presidency is the practical application of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance monitoring of trade barriers, assess compliance with agreements, and increase transparency across economic processes within the Union.
The centrepiece of the forum will be a plenary session with the participation of Heads of State of the EAEU member countries. In addition to a full business programme, participants will have the opportunity to attend a dedicated exhibition fair focused on practical business matters.
The event will be held as part of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union bodies in 2026.
The full EEF 2026 programme is available on the official forum website.
The Eurasian Economic Forum is supported by 24 media partners from the five EAEU member states. The forum’s principal media partner is Jibek Joly / Silk Way, part of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
We note that the генеральным sponsor of the event is Samruk-Kazyna, the official sponsor is Qarmet, the gold sponsor is KAZ Minerals Group, and the Forum’s partner is the Eurasian Development Bank.
Background: The Eurasian Economic Forum is the premier annual business summit of the Eurasian Economic Union. It is held on a rotational basis in the member state currently presiding over the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, and the EEC Council.
The event serves as a vital platform for executives of large, medium, and small enterprises from member states and third countries, government officials, and representatives of international organizations committed to advancing cooperation within the Union.
– EEF I – May 2022, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
– EEF II – May 2023, Moscow, Russian Federation
– EEF III – 30 September – 1 October 2024, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
– EEF IV – 26-27 June 2025, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
– EEF V – 28-29 May 2026, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
