On May 29, 2026, the Hyatt Regency Bishkek (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) will host the Bishkek International Financial Forum — BIFF2026, organized by the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan in co-organization with the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Forum is one of the largest annual events in the region’s financial sector and serves as a reputable international platform for professional dialogue, discussion of key financial market trends, presentation of advanced IT solutions, and strengthening of business partnerships in the Kyrgyz Republic and across Central Asia.

The central theme of BIFF2026 is:
“Finance in the Era of Digital Transformation: Security, Innovation, and Trust”

The Forum agenda will cover a wide range of topics shaping the future of the financial industry, including:

• digital transformation and the development of payment systems;
• fintech solutions and digital ecosystems;
• cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and risk management;
• blockchain, digital assets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

More than 350 participants are expected to attend, including representatives of commercial banks, microfinance institutions, payment organizations, fintech companies, regulatory bodies, international financial institutions, and expert communities from Kyrgyzstan and abroad.

The official opening ceremony is planned with the participation of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic – Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Aleshovich Kasymaliev, and the Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Kushbekovich Baketaev.

Among the key international speakers is Sanzhar Suleimanov, Vice President and Regional Manager for Central Asia at Visa, along with leading international and regional experts from partner organizations, financial institutions, fintech companies, and consulting firms.

The Forum is held with the support of leading international and regional partners. The General Partner is Visa, a global leader in digital payments, while Kaspersky acts as the Strategic Partner. Technology partners include the BAKAI Ecosystem and GNI Software. Partner banks include Eldik Bank OJSC, Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank CJSC, and O!Bank OJSC.

International partner organizations include IFAD and IFC, alongside a number of prominent technology and consulting companies such as Compass Plus, Compliance Control, M4Banking Technologies, Banks Soft Systems, Gardiyan System Security Technologies, Baker Tilly, Kreston Bishkek, and others.

The Forum traditionally brings together influential experts and industry leaders shaping the financial sector agenda and provides an effective platform for professional dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of long-term partnerships.

Participant registration is available at the official website:
https://biff.kg/

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