Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, located in the southeastern part of the country at the foothills of the Zailiyskiy Alatau.
With a population of about 2.3 million people, Almaty is the cultural, leading financial, and economic center of Kazakhstan.

The official hotels of the event and rates are, per person per day with full board, 3 meals/ day with open buffet and water in rooms. Bookings must be done only through the organizer.

RAHAT PALACE 5* - 1,5 km
KAZAKHSTAN 4* - 3 km
ALMATY HOTEL 4* - 2,5 km
RESIDENT ABAY 4* - 2 km
BEST WESTERN PLUS ATAKENT 4* - 3 km
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 3* - 1 km

Playing Hall - Baluan Sholaq Arena
Technical meeteng - Baluan Sholaq Arena
Accreditation - Hotels
Opening / Closing Ceremony - Baluan Sholaq Arena
Side events - Playing hall / Shymbulak Mountain Resort

UTC +5

This time of year marks the arrival of true golden autumn in Almaty. Daytime temperatures remain pleasantly warm — between +18°C and +24°C, especially on sunny days. Nights become cooler, with temperatures dropping to +8°C to +12°C. The air is clean and fresh, often with a light mountain breeze.

Trees turn vibrant shades of autumn, and the city along with the surrounding mountains looks especially picturesque. It's the perfect season for walks, excursions, and photo sessions. Rain is rare and usually comes as brief showers.

The official currency of Kazakhstan is the tenge (KZT). All purchases and services in the country must be paid for in the national currency.
Almaty has many currency exchange offices, some of which operate 24/7, as well as a large number of ATMs throughout the city.
Bank cards (Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard) are widely accepted in most shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants.

Kazakhstan uses European-style sockets (types C, E, and F) with a voltage of 220 volts and a frequency of 50 hertz.

We recommend that foreign participants obtain a voluntary medical insurance policy (VMI) for foreign citizens. It can be arranged in advance or on the first day of your stay in Kazakhstan.
Health insurance for foreign nationals is a common and widely available service in the Republic of Kazakhstan, offered by many insurance companies.
Major insurance providers in Kazakhstan include:
(list can be added here if needed)
Under a standard policy for foreign citizens, coverage may include:

• medical expenses;
• accident insurance;
• and other options upon request.