DIKIDI.kz event in Almaty
2024-10-02 11:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Karachi) | SmArt.Point, Baizakov St., 280, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
On October 2, the annual conference for business owners of beauty services DIKIDI EVENT will take place in Almaty. DIKIDI will host 150+ guests at a grand educational conference!
The price includes:
Standard: Participation in the conference, Welcome drink, coffee break, gift draw
VIP: first 2 rows, gifts from partners, participation in the conference, Welcome drink, coffee break
At DIKIDI EVENT conferences there is always a unique atmosphere, refreshments, incredible aesthetics, interestingly organized networking, after which no one will leave without pleasant and useful acquaintances and positive, energizing emotions!
The number of VIP seats is limited!
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Almaty Marathon 2024
2024-09-29 | Republic Square, Satpayev Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan
“Almaty Marathon” 2024 is the largest running competition in Central Asia, a city sports festival with a main distance of 42.2 km.
Venue: Republic Square, Stapayev Street
Date: September 29, 2024
Distances: 42.2 km, 21.1-km, 10 km, 10-km Nordic Walking, Ekiden Team Relay.
Marathon will take place on September 29, 2024. KIMEP University has paid for the participation of 50 people, the distance is 10 km. Free spots for KIMEP students are out, so if you would like to particpate visit Almaty Marathon website to buy tickets. Registration for matathon will be closed on September 16, 2024 or when the number of participants will reach 15,600 people, including 100 Ekiden teams.
Entry Fee:
42.2 km – 12,500 KZT
21.1 km – 12,000 KZT
photo provided by Almaty Marathon 2024 website
10 km – 12,000 KZT
10-km Nordic Walking – 10,000 KZT
Ekiden (6 members in a team) – 216,000 KZT. At least one female member is mandatory for a team to participate in the Ekiden Team Relay.
More information provided on the Almaty Marathon 2024 website.

ALLSTARS BOXING in Almaty
2024-09-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Almaty Arena, Momyshuly Street, corner of Ryskulov Avenue, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Professional boxing evening in Almaty! The professional boxing evening in Almaty, which will take place on September 28 at the Almaty Arena, promises to be an unforgettable event for all boxing fans. The main event of the evening will be a fight with the participation of Olympic champion Daniyar Eleusinov, who will head the tournament card.
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Quest Pistols in Almaty: Picnic by Partners
2024-09-28 15:00 - 22:00 | Golf Club Arial, Al Farabi avenue, 142a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
A picnic by Partners dedicated to the city day will become a unique space where guests can fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere and philosophy of three iconic brands: Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
This “picnic” will become not just an entertaining event, but also a platform for getting acquainted with the cultural, fashion and intellectual trends that these brands promote.
The picnic will take place on the green lawn of the Arial Golf Club at Al-Farabi 142a, at a convenient time from 15:00 to 22:00.
Musical headliner of the evening: Quest Pistols!
Tickets are available on Picninc by Partners website

“Childhood Soundtracks” Tynda Music in Almaty
2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Avenue, 56, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tynda Music orchestra invites you to an incredible musical event, the “Childhood Soundtracks” concert from the Tynda Music chamber orchestra!
Immerse yourself in the world of your favorite cartoons and re-experience the magic of childhood through live performances of the brightest and most beloved soundtracks that have already become classics:
– The Lion King
– Mulan
– Shrek
– Aladdin
– Kung Fu Panda
– Madagascar
– Moana
– Coco’s Mystery
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

SKY CINEMA Sep 27
2024-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
After the long week of midterm exams KIMEP GEEKS hope the event will help you to relax!

JARQYN KIMEP & KIMEP TIMES have prepared an exciting program for you and your friends

We will be watching Night at the Museum
Featuring:
Board Games from Kimep Geeks
Beaded Jewellery Workshop from Jarqyn Kimep
Poetry Night from Kimep Times

Date: 27.09 Friday
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
Location: Kimep Football Field
FREE ENTRY, but keep in mind that places are limited

MOCK Interview Training at KIMEP
2024-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Career Center invites you to participate in our upcoming Mock Interview Training.
This event simulates a real interview for an internship or job placement, giving you the opportunity to enhance your interview skills. You will undergo an interview, after which an HR manager from the participating company will provide feedback. They will offer guidance on how to improve your responses, manage anxiety, present yourself, and refine your resume.
HR managers from the following companies will be available for mock interviews:
Air Astana
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 201, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/JJVm4FpdqUK83iyb6
Deloitte
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 202, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/7R9W2HR7SM9HWHxu5
CITIX
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 205, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/jsthGXKmQzUCv7pY8
We encourage you to take part and gain essential interview skills.
Please note: Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
If all slots are fully booked, please send your CV, preferred company, and time slot to plof@kimep.kz, with the subject line “Mock Interview”

Book presentation " “Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment”
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Presentation of the book “Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment” by Professor Ann-Mari Sätre organized by CSS. Other contributors to the book will present too.
The lecture will take place at:
12:00 on Friday, September 27
Hall No. 102, Valikhanov Building, and it will be followed by a Q&A session.
Ann-Mari Sätre is Professor in Eurasian Studies at IRES Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Uppsala University. She is specialized in the structure and performance of the Soviet/Russian economy. Her current research is focused on post-Soviet transformation, women’s agency, poverty and social policy in Russia. She is the author or co-author of several books (including Environmental Problems in the Shortage Economy: The Legacy of Soviet Environmental Policy, Edward Elgar 1994, and together with Leo Granberg The Other Russia: Local experience and societal change, Routledge 2017), articles and book chapters on the Soviet/Russian political economy and women’s work. Among her publications is also a co-edited volume Attitudes, Poverty and Agency in Russia and Ukraine (Routledge 2016, with Ildiko Asztalos Morell). Her most recent book is The Politics of Poverty in Contemporary Russia (Routledge 2019). Her most recent publication is a co-edited book Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment (Palgrave 2023, with Yulia Gradskova and Vladislava Vladimirova).

All members of the KIMEP community are welcome to join.

Health Business Forum 2024 in Almaty
2024-09-27 09:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty, Dosmukhamedova, 115, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
For the first time, a large-scale business forum Health Business will be held in Almaty. The event will become a platform for the exchange of best practices and frank dialogue between representatives of the medical business, government, technology companies, and experts in the field of AI.
Special offer: when purchasing more than 2 tickets, receive a 40% discount on your entire purchase. Use promo code Health at checkout.
Price from 10000KZT
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Research Talks by CHSE faculty
2024-09-26 16:00 - 17:15 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Research Talk “Teaching International Communication in a Multilingual Classroom” by Maganat Shegebayev, DBA & Ariya Azamatova, D.Sc.
All talks are scheduled for Thursdays at 4 PM and will be held in
Hall #326 Valikhanov bld.

Ne Prosto Orchestra - The Greatest Soundtrack in Almaty
2024-09-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Avenue, 56, Almaty, Kazakhstan
One of the largest concerts, where the soundtracks of legendary films will be performed.
Everyone’s favorite movies – old school movies.
“Twilight”, “The Matrix”, “Titanic”, “Back to the Future”, “The Greatest Showman”, “The Fifth Element”, “La La Land”, “James Bond”, “Mission Impossible”, “The Godfather”, ” The Mask”, “Leon”, “Kill Bill”, “Requiem for a Dream”, “Rocky”, “Terminator”, “Bodyguard”.
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Football game Qairat VS Jenis
2024-09-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Central Stadium, Satpaev St 29/3, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Tournament
1XBET-League Cup semi-final round
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Tentative program for Sep 24, American Councils event
2024-09-24 14:15 - 16:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, a distinguished panel of scholars and experts will convene to discuss and share their ongoing research projects addressing topics such as border politics and diplomacy in Central Asia and the broader dynamics of China-Central Asia relations. The speakers are members of the U.S.-Central Asia Research Network (U.S.CARNet), a collaborative network of scholars from Central Asia and the United States with a focus on East Asia and China Studies. The network is organized and supported by the American Councils for International Education.

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 14:15 to 16:30
Location: Hall #220, Valikhanov Building
Working Language: English

more info on the Event website

Football game Qairat VS Qaisar
2024-09-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Central Stadium, Satpaev St 29/3, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Tournament: QFL Premier League round 21
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Chess tournament at KIMEP
2024-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
We’re excited to announce our upcoming chess tournament on
September 21st from 12:00 to 17:00!
Hall #116, Valikhanov building

Medals and certificates will be awarded to the top 3 players in both the men’s and women’s categories.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Referee:
Assylkhan Karayev, titled as Fide’s arbiter

The 2nd Session of "Career Planning & Management" by Rakhima Makhmudova
2024-09-20 16:00 - 17:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Date: Sept 20, 2024
Time: 16:00
Hall #1 (NAB)
Language: Russian

“Modern Trends on a Labor Market”
You will learn:

Current labor market overview

What specializations are the most demanded

What skills are needed for young professionals

Channels, tools, and methods of labor market analysis

Techniques for making decisions and assessing competitiveness in the market

Job selection criteria

Speaker:
Rakhima Makhmudova – Lead Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Youth employment specialist, Head Hunter

Guest Lecture by Yerzhan Yessimkhanov
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Exclusiva lecture by Yerzhan Yessimkhan, Partner at Grata International, one of the leading law firms in the region.
Yerzhan Yessimkhanov will share insights into his remarkable career path in jurisprudence and discuss the practical skills every aspiring lawyer needs to succeed.
September 19, 2024
5:30 PM – 6:30/7 PM
Hall #3, New Academic Building
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best experts!

British Chamber Masterclass 19 September How to Create a Corporate ChatGPT
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Esentai Tower Business Center, Al-Farabi Avenue 77/7, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Join us to learn how to turn the power of artificial intelligence into a practical tool that can transform your approach to solving corporate challenges. We will discuss how to adapt AI to the unique needs of your company and make it accessible and understandable for your team. This training will help you look at AI from a new perspective and discover unexpected ways to apply it.
Master class speakers:
Olzhas Suleimenov
Trainer-consultant, manager at EY Academy of Business CCA
Head of the Training Line for Digital Tools
SCORM 1.2, 1.3
Emil Kobekbayev
Trainer-consultant at EY Academy of Business CCA
SCORM 1.2, 1.3
September 19, 2024
Time
Registration time – 16:00
Master class time – from 16:30 to 18:00
Venue
Almaty, Al-Farabi Avenue 77/7,
Esentai Tower Business Center, 4th Floor

Research Talk "Unpacking EFL Textbooks in Kazakhstan: Critical Analysis"
2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:15 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
CHSE cordially invites to a public research talk by Yekaterina Rudenko and Karina Narymbetova, professors at the CHSE, titled ‘Unpacking EFL Textbooks in Kazakhstan: Critical Analysis.’
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 4 PM
Location: #326Valikhanov

Guest lecture by Zhanna Kan
2024-09-17 14:30 - 15:45 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
KIMEP invites you to attend a Leadership Development Program guest lecture by Zhanna Kan.
Zhanna Kan is a a philanthropist, patron of art, serial entrepreneur, founder of the brands «Constella» and «Zardozi», the networking club «ALTO», the Senior Club project for 60+, the official distributor of the brands Damiani, La Perla in Kazakhstan, a speaker and mentor.
September 17
14:30-15:45
Hall #1, New Building
Language: Russian
Additional info:
Saya Zhaxylyk, MBA, LDP Instructor
Office 347 Dostyk bld
ldp@kimep.kz

Mini Football Competition 2024 among KIMEP students
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | KIMEP Sports Center, Abay 2, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Mini-football Competition 2024 among KIMEP students.
It will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10.00 a.m. at the KIMEP U football field
Offline registration is open at the Sports Center until September 13, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact by email d.tursunova@kimep.kz

KIMEP Case Club holding a casting call
2024-09-13 | --- Select One ---
KIMEP Case Club has set Friday as the deadline to submit applications to join. The Case Club is an intellectual club giving opportunity to young leaders to dive into the world of business and consulting before initiating their actual careers. So, an ambitious business-minded student, desiring to have a great career, should consider the club.
Students, who are in this organization, deal with financial and mathematical tasks, and it helps them to become strong at finance and mathematics.
“Generally speaking, students, who are in case club, have an important opportunity to pursue great career,” said Selbi Khodzahyeva, Case Club president.
To join the club, candidates have to send their CVs to the club. All candidates must also take a test that will assess their knowledge of finance and mathematics. If they pass, they are accepted in to the club.

Art Revolution Convocation ID2024
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Art Revolution are holding a competition: comment with a rock song (alternative, indie, etc.) that you’d like us to play at the festival. The song with the most likes will be performed on the big stage on 12 of September!
Restrictions:
Songs with the following content won’t be allowed:
– Incitement of ethnic/national hatred
– Promotion of drugs/alcohol
– Excessive profanity
– Discrimination
Art Revolution is a organization is responsible for various creative events, exhibitions, music nights, concerts, festivals, masterclasses, and much more.

Research Talk by Tracy Darch-Hall
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:15 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Public research talk by Tracy Darch-Hall, MA, MSc. – Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at CHSE – titled ‘“In some ways, I’m glad I got to experience it”: Positive masculinity and homosociality in men’s breast cancer survivor stories.’
Valikhanov building #326

Guest lecture by Aitbek Amangeldi "Confidence through authenticity"
2024-09-10 14:30 - 15:45 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Leadership Development Program guest lecture by Aitbek Amangeldi. Amangeldi is a KIMEP alumna with a degree in Public and Municipal Administration.
In this lecture Amangeldi will share his unique perspective on how confidence stems from remaining authentic and faithful to one’s values, both personally and professionally.
Hall #1 New Building
Language: Russian
Additional information:
Saya Zhaxylyk, MBA, LDP instructor
Office 347, Dostyk bld.
ldp@kimep.kz

Nomad Games Hit Kazakhstan
2024-09-08 - 2024-09-13 | --- Select One ---
The 5th Annual World Nomad Games will commence in Astana this September. The games, which feature traditional Central Asian games ranging from archery to wrestling.
Photo provided by Nomad Games
“It is a great honor and responsibility for us to host unique international competitions in ethnic sports included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage,” said Deputy Chairman of the Association of National Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Tastanbek Yessentayev in a June speech, according to a press release. “This event highlights the importance of preserving and promoting our cultural heritage at the global level.”
More than 100 countries will send a collective 3,000 athletes to participate in sports and games developed by nomadic cultures from around the world, according to organizers. The seven-day competition begins Sept. 8.
Find more information here.

KIMEP Foxes casting call
2024-09-07 14:30 - 16:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Casting call for ones who want to become a part of KIMEP cheerleading team.
Requirements for the candidates:
• repost this video
• be registered for the casting: direct message to kimep_foxes Instagram
• prepare one-minute dance in any style and be ready to answer questions about yourself

Meeting with the Candidate for Dean of Student Affairs
2024-09-05 10:15 - 10:55 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
We invite you to attend a meeting with the candidate for the position of Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Christopher Bridges.
This is an opportunity to get acquainted with Dr. Bridges and ask him questions about his professional background and perspectives.

Jarqyn Casting Call
2024-09-04 17:30 - 2024-09-05 20:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
JARQYN, our incredible student mental health organization, is gearing up for a new chapter and we want YOU to be a part of it!
We announce casting for enthusiastic and energetic people in the following departments:
* Marketing
* HR
* Supporters

Red Bull Soapbox Race Comes to Almaty
2024-08-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Atakent Exhibition Center, Timiryazev St 42, Almaty, 050060, Kazakhstan
Get ready for the 2024 Red Bull Soapbox Race in Almaty. Complete with celebrity judges, and 70 competiting teams (230 teams applied to be a part of the race). Entrance to view the race is free.
(Provided by Red Bull)
The race begins at noon at the Atakent Exhibition Center, Timiryazev St 42 (near the Botanical Garden) at Pavillion 9. Competitors will vie to win a trip to Abu Dahbi, UAE, to see the Formula 1 Race.
This year’s judges include well-known bloggers and experts:

Mimi Ilnitskaya (Maria Ilnitskaya) – an art artist,
Kapasov Duman – representative of the popular media portal zakon.kz,
Olzhas Nurbay – director,
Maxim Yakimenko – tech blogger,
Darkhan Isaakov – auto blogger,

(Provided by Red Bull)
Kazakh director Aisultan Seitov.
