Astana, Kazakhstan bid to host the 30 th IPMA World Congress in

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in Astana has vast support from the government of the

Republic of Kazakhstan. Our government see it as a great opportunity for national economy, especially in the field of project management.
In addition to that dates of WC are right after the dates of EXPO 2017, so the IPMA delegates will take the advantage of all the amenities prepared for EXPO visitors (for example cheaper air tickets, easily obtained visas and etc).

Eurasia connecting Europe and Asia. It is young sovereign, democratic

state with a dynamic economy.

Territory: 2,724,900 km2
Population: 17 million
GDP: $264,9 billion
GDP per capita: $15219

Welcome to Kazakhstan

Political stability, religious tolerance and a unique location at the crossroads of Asia and Europe gives Kazakhstan a stabilizing role for the whole region- as well as making it the perfect host for the Congress

Kazakhstan is home to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world’s first and largest space launch facility. The first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) and the first man (Yuri Gagarin) were sent into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome located in Kazakhstan

Over 130 nationalities have come together here to create a

single and harmonious Kazakhstani nation.

Kazakhstan is proud of its achievements in sport. It consistently performs in Olympic competitions. It is especially successful in boxing and weightlifting.

In the territory of Kazakhstan peacefully coexist 84 religious confessions: Islam, Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Christianity, Buddhism and etc.

focused on the country's nature, culture and history.

reserves of natural resources in the world, ranking in the

top ten for uranium, chrome, lead, molybdenum, coal, iron, gold ore reserves, and in the top fifteen for both oil and gas. It is the biggest economy in Central Asia
96% of elements on the periodic table are found in Kazakhstan

The main source of economic growth is the production of oil, metals and minerals, as well as wheat and cotton. Although in the recent years Kazakhstan has significantly increased the role of chemical industry, machine building, manufacturing and construction industry.

Since 2010 along with Russia and Belarus Kazakhstan has become the member of the Customs Union, establishing the common economic space.

Kazakhstan’s immediate plans include accession to the WTO.

is the quintessence of progress Kazakhstan has achieved as a

nation.
The city not only attracts new residents and visitors, it is a place with continuous flow of investment and new technologies.
It is worth to note that Astana today does not merely boast elegant architecture it is also an environmentally clean metropolis. Glassy high-rise office buildings alternate with white mosques and temples. Visitors will find Astana safe, glittering and beautiful city which offers a variety of international cuisines and cultural activity choices at any time of the day.

Astana

Astana 1999

Astana 2014

capitals in the world. It astonishes with its amazing buildings.

Wherever you stay in Astana, it is only a few minutes walking or driving distance to the city center shopping district and restaurants.

host the upcoming International Exhibition Expo 2017. It is expected

about 5 000 000 visits of the Exhibition by foreign and local tourists in three month from 10 May – 10 September 2017. The proposed dates for the Congress are just days after the end of EXPO 2017 in late September.

in Central Asia. There are 120 regular daily flights offered

by 22 airlines including Air Astana, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish airlines, Etihad, Transaero, Austrian airlines, China Southern Airlines etc.

Kazakhstan has an agreement on visa-free travel with 38 countries and the simplified mode (visa on border) with 24 countries. Kazakh visa can be obtained from over 65 Kazakh Embassies and Consulates. In addition, during the EXPO 2017 Kazakhs visa issue procedure will be simplified for foreign guests and can be obtained easily. (Official list of countries with visa free entrance to Kazakhstan will be announced later)

Astana offers a variety of luxury hotels both in the city centre and at EXPO-city site opposite from the proposed Venue for the Congress.

Airfare cost for participants of the congress: €700- €1200

Accommodation cost for participants of the congress: € 100-€150

Travelling to Astana

just a minute's walk from Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre. It

offers indoor pool, a sauna, a gym, and free WiFi.

The on-site Aroma Restaurant serves European cuisine, and Vista Sky Lounge offers International dishes with an Asian touch. A variety of drinks is available at the lobby bar.

The central Bayterek Monument is a 15-minute walk away. Astana International Airport is 14 km from Astana Marriott Hotel.

Accommodation

World Congress in ASTANA in 2017!