The European Union is hosting a free one-day seminar in Almaty on 1 July 2026 to support companies operating in Kazakhstan in navigating issues related to EU restrictive measures and sanctions
The seminar is organised by the European Commission with the support of the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).
The primary aim of the seminar is to raise awareness of EU sanctions and their application, and to support cooperation in countering possible circumvention of these measures. The EU team of trainers will include sanctions experts from the European Commission, representatives of EU Member States, as well as experts from the private sector.
Target Audience
The seminar is designed for:
- Kazakh and international companies operating in Kazakhstan;
- private operators interested in improving their awareness and understanding of EU restrictive measures and sanctions;
- chambers of commerce and business associations.
Agenda
Participation Options
Seminar will be held in a hybrid format, with the possibility to participate either in person in Almaty or online via Zoom. The venue will be communicated to confirmed participants by email.
The working languages will be English and Russian.
Registration
Participation is free of charge. Companies interested in participating are invited to register using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ3-tENSElTIGJth5Iseplko2ywHK6YxvuMvBVg-HZ497Akw/viewform
The deadline for registration is 22 June 2026. Participation will be confirmed by email after the registration deadline.
For any questions regarding the seminar, please contact: SanctionsKZ@istc.int.