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Culture and Identity in Central Asia (in Russian). Presentation by Elmira Nogoibayeva, Head of the Polis Asia Analytical Centre, Kyrgyzstan

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Contemporary culture of Kazakhstan in a global world: considered through the ‘Focus Kazakhstan’ case study from the ‘Rukhany Zhangyru’ initiative (in English). Presentation by Roza Abenova, Head of Contemporary Arts Department at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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The ‘City of Culture’ concept in the UK. Can a city be the focal point for promoting national culture? (in English). Presentation by Martin Green CBE, Chief Executive/Director of Hull’s Culture Company

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Watch the Panel discussion on National Culture and Its Promotion chaired by John Newbigin OBE, Chairman of Creative England, London Mayor’s Ambassador for Creative Industries.

• Moderator – John Newbigin OBE, Chairman of Creative England
• Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO British Council
• Elmira Nogoibajeva, Head of the Polis Asia Analytical Centre
• Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, Executive Director Bilim Media Group
• Martin Green CBE, Chief Executive and Director of Hull’s Culture Company 

Creative Sector in Kazakhstan (in Russian). Presentation by Zhuldyz Seisenbekova, Head of the Creative Department at the "New Economy" Project Office, Department of Investment and Entrepreneurship, Mayor’s Office Astana

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Introducing Tajikistan (in English). Presentation by Sergey Chutkov, Director of Bactria Cultural Centre 

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Kyrgyzstan. Epicenter of Creativity (in English). Presentation by Daniyar Amanalieyv, Co-founder and CEO of Ololo Group 

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A ‘sector deal’ for the creative industries (in English). Presentation by Martin Smith, Special Adviser, the Ingenious Group; Visiting Fellow, Goldsmiths, University of London 

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Mapping Creative Industries and Next Steps (in English). Presentation by Andy Pratt, Professor of Cultural Economy, City University, London

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Managing new culture and engaging the next generation: Hubs as a new working space for creative entrepreneurs (in English). Presentation by Malath Abbas, co-founder and director of Biome Collective, Dundee

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New ways of property management: Ololo creative space in Bishkek (in English). Presentation by Daniyar Amanaliyev, Co-founder and CEO of the Ololo Group 

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Universities and Creative Businesses: opportunities and challenges (in English). Presented by Viktoriya Tsai, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and International Affairs at Narxoz University, Almaty 

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Watch the Panel discussion on The Economy of ‘New’ Culture moderated by Aziz Soltobayev, KG Labs Foundation, Kyrgyzstan.

• Moderator - Aziz Soltobayev, KG Labs Foundation, Kyrgyzstan
• Rachel Brown, CEO, Cultural Enterprise Office, Scotland
• Amirkhan Omarov, General Director SmArt.Point creative hub in Almaty, Kazakhstan
• Timur Kamalov, Foundation for Development of Culture and Arts, Ministry of Culture Uzbekistan
• Pamela McCormick, Founder and Director of Urban Development, London

Sustainable Tourism: Principles, Practice and Prospects (in English). Presentation by Michael Parnwell, Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds 

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Case study: The Nomad Games (in English). Presentation by Aizhan Abdesova, Deputy Head of World Nomad Games Secretariat, Kyrgyzstan

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Why Data and Audience Understanding Matters (in English). Presentation by Gerri Morris, Founding Director of Morris Hargreaves McIntyre 

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The Welsh Cultural Model (in English). Presentation by David Anderson OBE, Director General of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales 

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Watch the Panel discussion on The Economy of ‘Old’ Culture: Re-working Heritage and Tourism for the 4th Industrial Age moderated by Nastia Goncharova, Creative Researcher (Kazakhstan)

• Moderated by Anastassiya Goncharova, Creative Researcher (Kazakhstan)
• Wendy Gallagher, Head of Learning and Engagement at Manchester Museum
• Kairat Tarbayev, Deputy Director for Development at Almaty Museums Alliance, Kazakhstan
• Ayjamal Yusupova, Deputy Scientific Director for Research, Savitsky State Art Museum, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
• Janyl Turganbaeva, Co-Founder/Director General, Ethnographic Complex, Supara, Kyrgyzstan

The power of inclusive cultural planning (in English). Presentation by Claire McColgan MBE, Director of Culture, Liverpool City Council

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Case Study: “Asia’s Mountain Garden”. A Story of the Botanical Garden’s Regeneration in Bishkek (in Russian). Dmitry Vetoshkin, Executive Director of the Archa Initiative Public Foundation, Kyrgyzstan 

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An Agenda For The Future: Chaired by Jim Buttery, Director British Council Kazakhstan, joined by Steering Committee. Agreeing our priorities...what makes sense for the region, what makes sense for individual cities? Agreeing our action framework... what are we going to do in our country or regional groups? What support is needed?