01 — Canada–Central Asia Market Access
Direct, unmonitored market entry. Bypass middleman fees and diplomatic bureaucracy. Sit directly with decision-makers who hold actual budgets, resource rights, and state concessions.
GLOBAL BUSINESS BRIDGE — THE CANADA–CENTRAL ASIA BUSINESS & INVESTMENT FORUM ‘26
Where the next chapter begins.North Vancouver, Canada
November21—222026 · North Vancouver
Supporting the connections that matter
THE MARKET REALITY
A $540B Market Just Opened. Canadian Capital Gets First Pick.
Domestic markets are squeezed by high overhead, slow yield cycles, and fierce saturation. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are deploying hundreds of billions into infrastructure, critical minerals, modern agriculture, and sovereign AI—with 5–7%+ annual GDP growth and tax-free financial hubs like AIFC in Astana.
As a recognized global economic leader, Canada sets the gold standard across sustainable mining, agtech, clean energy, infrastructure engineering, trade logistics, digital innovation, and sports and tourism development—the exact capabilities Central Asian decision-makers are seeking to import. Establishing these strategic relationships now gives you an unmatched first-mover advantage.
Astana · AIFC$540B+Combined GDP
5–7%+Annual GDP Growth
AIFC HubTax-Free English Law
Speakers
Practitioners, not theorists.
Samy (Simran)
Founder & CEO, AIrefinery
David Siradze
Founder and Managing Partner, SV Business Group, SV Yachts and Boats
Artur Pak-Vartanyan
Tech Entrepreneur from Uzbekistan, Founder & CEO of Ginza Soft
Sherali Otakhonov
Entrepreneur, International Business Strategist
Farrukh Kuziev
Founder of Alliance Group, Director of United Realtors of Uzbekistan, Co-founder of Goodland Property
Olesya Alexandrova
Serial Entrepreneur, Producer, Founder of Global Business Bridge Society & Iconic Events Production
Mamasadyk Bakirov
Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic
Zhuldyz Gafarova
Founder & CEO, Zhambyl&D LLP, Agro-Entrepreneur & Creator of Agroexpedition Kazakhstan
Abdel Motalleb Mokhammed
Investment Rights Protection Counsel, National Company "KAZAKH INVEST" JSC
Andrew Kalenov
Founder & CEO, VLS AI Solutions & BG8
Assel Zhanabekova
Founder & Director, FINEX STANDART Audit Company & FINEX EDUCATION Academy
Yrysbek Isayev
General Director & CEO, Astana-Nan LLP
Isatay Ansat
Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry of East Kazakhstan Region
Lola Zakharova
Partner, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
Anastasia Soldatenkova
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Founder of Elbrus Immigration and Soldi Immigration
Steve Whiteside, Ph.D., PCC
Founder, Franchise Leadership Center, Business Leader, Author & Executive Coach
Asar Qadir
Executive Vice President, Harmix Group
Tatiana Domilovskaya
President, Canada-Eurasia Business Alliance (CEBA)
More speakers being confirmed
More speakers being confirmed — including founders from both Canada and Central Asia, with several women business owners speaking as part of the Women-Led Growth track. Full lineup announced in the weeks ahead.
Become a Speaker →FOUR DEAL TRACKS
One Bridge. Four High-Velocity Growth Lanes.
Every session, private meeting, and deal room at GBB 2026 targets active market entry and direct execution.
02 — Central Asia Opportunity Showcase
First-hand market intel, direct from the field. Speak directly with active operators living the market reality. Get first-hand intel on local laws, tax rules, regulatory nuances, and actual pitfalls to avoid—straight from the field.
03 — Women-Led Growth & Capital
High-stakes female leadership. High-impact women founders, fund managers, and enterprise executives scaling cross-border operations across mining, tech, and international finance—integrated into the core deal room.
04 — AI & Digital Growth
Sovereign technology deployment. Capitalize on Central Asia’s declared "Year of Digitalization & AI." Connect Canadian AI innovators with massive regional mandates in industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and digital banking.
No Generic Speeches. No 5,000-Badge Halls. Just Closed Doors and Signed Deals.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers
Speak directly to cabinet ministers, state fund managers, and top enterprise CEOs from Almaty, Tashkent, and Bishkek—the people who actually sign the cheques.
Proof-Backed Sector Focus
Follow in the footsteps of established Canadian operators and energy leaders—like Calgary-based Condor Energies and Cameco—who continue to build high-value, sovereign-backed partnerships across Central Asia.
Practical AI & Tech Integration
Access state-level AI mandates and regional tech adoption programs looking for North American technology standards.
Personalized 1:1 Introductions
Request direct, private meetings with government delegates, embassy officials, and high-level enterprise leaders. We connect you directly with key participants throughout the forum.
Unfiltered Regulatory Clarity
Cabinet-level government representatives answering your specific questions on legal frameworks, tax incentives, and capital repatriation.
On-Site Deal Execution
Private deal rooms equipped with legal support to sign LOIs and MoUs during the forum—not 6 months later.
The Forum Program
Discover what’s happening at the forum.
Explore two days of international perspectives, business discussions, and opportunities to connect—from the opening session to the Gala evening.
Explore the Full ProgramWHAT YOU TAKE HOME
Two Days in Vancouver. Months of Groundwork Saved.
Every seat at GBB 2026 is built around one question: what do you leave with that you couldn't get on your own?
Skip the research. Get the answers.
Mapping Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan on your own means months of cold outreach, second-hand advice, and no way of knowing who to trust. At GBB, Central Asia comes to Vancouver. You sit down with operators who live the market every day and hear first-hand what the local laws, tax rules, and real pitfalls look like. Bring your questions on legal frameworks and capital repatriation, and get answers from the people who write the rules. One weekend replaces the flights, the fixers, and the false starts.
Meet the people who sign the cheques.
In a room capped at 300 vetted delegates, every conversation is relevant to you. Request private 1:1 introductions with government delegates, embassy officials, and enterprise leaders, with no middlemen and no diplomatic bureaucracy. Hear from practitioners, not theorists, and get the insights from the field before they reach the reports and headlines. You leave with trusted contacts in three countries, not a stack of business cards.
Be first through the door.
Canada is looking beyond saturated domestic markets, and Central Asia is looking for exactly what Canadian businesses do best. The early movers will set the standard. While others wait for the market to feel "proven," you'll already have relationships in place and the first-mover advantage that comes with them. Private deal rooms with legal support let you sign LOIs and MoUs at the forum, not six months later. The window to enter early is closing, so be the name they already know when the crowd arrives.
TARGET DELEGATE PROFILE
Who Should Attend
GBB 2026 is strictly capped at 300 seats to ensure every conversation in the room represents deal-ready capital or concrete operational capability.
01PE/VC Partners & Family Office Principals
Deploy private capital into high-yield, 5–7%+ GDP growth markets with sovereign co-investment options.
02Mining & Natural Resource Executives
Secure direct concessions, joint ventures, and exploration rights across rich mineral corridors alongside established Canadian majors.
03Agtech & Water Management Pioneers
Scale high-yield agricultural technology, precision farming, and water management across an 80M+ consumer base.
04AI & Digital Tech Founders
Expand proprietary technology into rapid digital transformation projects backed by regional governments.
05Import-Export & Logistics Leaders
Build strategic trade corridors, freight networks, and cross-border distribution channels bridging North America and Central Asia.
06Infrastructure & Construction Developers
Partner on sovereign-backed civil engineering, modern transport networks, and commercial development projects.
07Tourism & Hospitality Operators
Tap into burgeoning eco-tourism, luxury resort development, and regional destination infrastructure.
08Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Producers
Secure rights, venue development, and event partnerships in expanding regional entertainment and athletic markets.
09Textile & Manufacturing Executives
Partner on raw material sourcing, high-volume production, and value-add manufacturing supply chains.
10Trade Lawyers & M&A Advisors
Structure tax-sheltered, English Common Law cross-border deals via Astana’s AIFC hub.
11Medical Tourism & Healthcare Developers
Build premier private clinics, high-end wellness destinations, and cross-border care networks for a rapidly expanding, high-net-worth market.
12Banking & Financial Services Leaders
Capitalize on expanding capital corridors, deploy institutional fintech infrastructure, and structure high-volume cross-border transactions through tax-sheltered hubs.
NOT FOR
Tire-kickers, passive observers, resume collectors, low-capital startups, or anyone seeking an academic lecture hall. This is an active deal room.
Olesya Alexandrova
President of Global Business Bridge Society
Global Business Bridge
Built by people who made the crossing themselves.
Global Business Bridge Society was founded by immigrant entrepreneurs who built businesses from nothing — in a new country, a new language, with no existing network. We know firsthand that the hardest part of entering a new market isn't capital or ambition. It's finding the right person, at the right moment, who can actually open the door. That's what this forum exists to do: put North American investors and Central Asian operators in the same room, so the crossing you're about to make is faster and safer than the one we made alone.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Three Fast-Growing Economies. One High-Yield Corridor.
01 / Astana · KazakhstanKazakhstan
$260B+ GDP powerhouse. English Common Law jurisdiction via Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), tax-free financial corridors, and massive opportunities in critical minerals, energy, and AI infrastructure.
Regional Strategic FocusEast Kazakhstan Region (ВКО)
Critical Minerals, 50/50 Co-Investment & Industrial Powerhouse
Direct provincial access, 33 Tier-1 industrial flagships, and a $170M+ project pipeline open to Canadian miners, processors, and investors.
98,000 km² 724k pop. 33 plants 2 China borders50/50 SEC "Ertis"
02 / Tashkent · UzbekistanUzbekistan
Rapidly diversifying market of 36M+ consumers. Massive state privatization programs, industrial modernizations, and high-demand agtech opportunities.
Download Uzbekistan Briefing →
03 / Bishkek · KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan
Strategic Silk Road logistics gateway, hydropower development leader, and rapid digital trade hub in Bishkek.
Download Kyrgyzstan Briefing →One of Our Key Topics
Deploying Canadian AI into Sovereign Infrastructure
Central Asia is undergoing a massive digital modernization push. From state-backed AI labs to automated mining and smart agriculture, regional leadership is actively seeking Canadian software, robotics, and AI enterprise platforms. GBB 2026 connects high-growth tech firms directly with government and industrial buyers.
Speaking or sponsoring in the AI & Digital Growth track?
Contact UsBusiness Leaders & Delegates.
Meet the confirmed attendees, founders, and investors joining Global Business Bridge 2026.
KyrgyzstanResearch, Consulting, Investments
Nail Khaibulin
Owner & Advisor, M-Vector Consulting LLP
View Profile →
KyrgyzstanIT & Technology / Education / Financial Services
Kanatbek Altynbek uulu
Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Relations, Motion Group OJSC
View Profile →
KazakhstanFashion, Creative Industries, Design
Banu Gaidar
Founder & Designer of Ethno-Brand BAY by Banu Gaidar, CEO of BANU GAIDAR LLP
View Profile →
CanadaMarketing Architecture & Growth Strategy
Glenn Purdy
Co-Founder and Marketing Architect, Exposure Marketing
View Profile →
Uzbekistan / CanadaEducation, Executive Training, Technology
Biloliddin (Bill) Abzalov
Business Development Coordinator, University Canada West · Project Development Manager, MDC Uzbekistan
View Profile →More participants being confirmed
The list of participants is continuously updated with business leaders from Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and beyond.
Join as a Participant →
VENUE LOCATION
The Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J9
Global Business Bridge 2026 will take place at The Polygon Gallery, an iconic architectural waterfront landmark at The Shipyards in North Vancouver, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Vancouver's harbour and skyline.
Waterfront Landmark
Located at The Shipyards district in North Vancouver, directly on the waterfront with skyline views.
World-Class Architecture
An award-winning contemporary cultural space designed by Patkau Architects with bright, expansive interiors.
Prime Accessibility
12 minutes by SeaBus from downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station) to Lonsdale Quay, plus dedicated executive shuttles.
RISK & EXECUTION
Frequently Asked Questions
Is doing business in Central Asia complex or insecure?
Kazakhstan’s AIFC legal framework operates directly under English Common Law. Canadian giants like Cameco and Teck run multi-billion-dollar, highly profitable operations in the region right now.
Is this another polite talking shop or generic seminar?
No. GBB is strictly capped at 300 vetted delegates. There are no crowded trade halls or passive lectures—only curated 1:1 meetings, direct minister access, and private deal rooms.
Why do I need to act right now?
China has been expanding in Central Asia for 10 years, and the US recently launched dedicated economic trade initiatives. Canada’s window to enter early with top-tier access is closing fast.
Why is my registration subject to approval?
Every application goes through a short vetting review before your seat is confirmed. This isn't a formality. It's what keeps the room at 300 deal-ready delegates instead of a 3,000-badge trade hall. We check attendee category, industry fit, and available capacity per sector to make sure every conversation in the room is relevant to you and the other people you're meeting.
What happens if I'm not approved?
If your application doesn't pass vetting, you'll receive a 100% refund with no processing fees and no deductions. You're only ever charged for a confirmed seat. Payment reserves your place in the review queue. It does not guarantee entry until approval is complete.
Where is the forum taking place?
Global Business Bridge 2026 will be hosted at our new venue, The Polygon Gallery (relocated from Furry Creek Golf Club), located at 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J9 (https://thepolygon.ca/). Situated directly on the waterfront at The Shipyards in North Vancouver, the venue offers award-winning modern architecture and spectacular views of the Vancouver skyline.
I applied for a Canadian visa listing Furry Creek Golf Club. Does the venue update affect my visa or border entry?
No. All visa support letters, invitation letters, and registration documents referencing Furry Creek Golf Club remain fully valid, genuine, and authentic. This website serves as the official public record confirming that the forum will take place at The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver, BC on the scheduled dates (November 21–22, 2026). Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and IRCC officers can verify this information directly on this official portal.
How do I get to the venue and will transportation be provided?
The Polygon Gallery is conveniently located at The Shipyards in North Vancouver, just a 12-minute scenic SeaBus ride from downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station) to Lonsdale Quay. Dedicated executive shuttles and group transportation will also operate for registered delegates.
What are the security arrangements for the event?
The forum operates under strict private access protocols with zero public entry for the duration of the event. Entry is strictly restricted to vetted pass-holders and registered delegates. If your delegation requires custom security or close-protection coordination, please reach out to our operations team in advance.
Are meals and drinks included with my ticket?
Select high-end catering and refreshments are provided by the organizers throughout the 2-day program. Additional premium food and beverage options will be available for purchase directly through the venue’s standard menu.
Do you offer corporate or group ticket packages?
Yes. For multi-seat corporate delegations or institutional packages, email your request directly to logistics@globalbusinessbridge.ca.
What happens if my Canadian visa application is denied? Will I get a refund?
If your visa to Canada is denied, we can refund your forum ticket registration fee, minus a processing/return fee. Please note that we cannot refund any fees or expenses spent on the visa application itself.
Where should I stay during the forum? Are there hotel discounts?
Yes! Please contact us directly, and we will provide you with a QR code for the hotels we cooperate with. Using this QR code will give you a discounted rate on your accommodation.
We look forward to welcoming you!
A unique opportunity to become part of GLOBAL BUSINESS BRIDGE this November.
Delegate Ticket
Full 2-day access, curated 1:1 matchmaking, private deal rooms, networking sessions, and regional market intelligence decks.
Reserve Your Seat →Speaker Application
Pitch actionable industry insights in mining, agtech, women-led growth, or AI. Strict review process—no sales pitches allowed.
Apply as a Speaker →Sponsor / Partner
Platinum ($50k), Gold ($15k), Silver ($7.5k), and Bronze ($2.5k) tiers available. Includes speaking slots, table signage, VIP access, and custom branding.
Explore Sponsor Packages →Ticket OptionsChoose your
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Four ways to experience the forum—from fresh ideas and new connections to Gala celebrations and small-group conversations. Choose the ticket that fits you.
01 / Day 1
Single-Day Access
$299CAD
Taxes included where applicable
One day of insights, introductions, and conversation.
What’s included
- Access to the Day 1 program
- Opening session and presentations from speakers representing four countries
- Panel discussions and audience Q&A
- Networking breaks and opportunities to introduce your business
- Scheduled cultural or social activity
- Available presenter materials at the Prime Entrance Exhibition Station
Not included
- Day 2 sessions and business roundtables
- Gala dinner and evening program
- VIP Breakfast
Lunch and food purchased during breaks are not included in your ticket and are at your own expense.
02 / Both forum days
Full Forum Access
$550CAD
Taxes included where applicable
Two days to explore ideas and build on new connections.
What’s included
- Access to both forum days
- International speaker presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A
- Informal networking and opportunities to introduce your business
- Business roundtables and peer discussions
- Scheduled general cultural or social activity
- Available presenter materials at the Prime Entrance Exhibition Station
Not included
- Gala dinner and evening program
- VIP Breakfast
Lunch and food purchased during breaks are not included. Gala dinner is included with VIP Access and The Inner Circle tickets. The VIP Breakfast is included only with The Inner Circle.
03 / Both days + Gala
VIP Access
$650CAD
Taxes included where applicable
The full forum experience, with more time to connect over dinner.
What’s included
- Access to both forum days
- International speaker presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A
- Informal networking and opportunities to introduce your business
- Business roundtables and peer discussions
- Scheduled general cultural or social activity
- Available presenter materials at the Prime Entrance Exhibition Station
- Gala dinner and evening program, with live music and cultural programming planned
Not included
- VIP Breakfast
Lunch and food purchased during breaks are not included. The VIP Breakfast is included only with The Inner Circle.
04 / Both days + Gala + VIP BreakfastOnly 20 left
The Inner Circle
$1,250CAD
Taxes included where applicable
The full forum and Gala, plus conversation in a smaller setting.
What’s included
- Access to both forum days
- International speaker presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A
- Informal networking and opportunities to introduce your business
- Business roundtables and peer discussions
- Scheduled general cultural or social activity
- Available presenter materials at the Prime Entrance Exhibition Station
- Gala dinner and evening program, with live music and cultural programming planned
- Small-group VIP Breakfast with participating speakers and invited guests
Any meal arrangements will be confirmed separately with participating sponsors and guests.
Daytime lunches are at your own expense. Monday’s sponsor visits are arranged separately and are not included in attendee tickets.
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2 days in Vancouver with the decision-makers who hold the keys to a $540B growth corridor.
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