Astana International Forum is a major international platform bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world.

Alongside my colleague, I provided simultaneous interpretation for panel discussions on:

- The Next Decade of Power: Redefining Global Influence
- The Challenges of Reconstruction: Toward a New Balance in the Middle East
- Kazakhstan and Africa: Unlocking New Frontiers of Cooperation
- Digital Asset Revolution: Astana on the Global Map of Digital Finance
- Sovereign Green Bonds: Unlocking Financing for National Sustainability Agenda

These were live, unscripted discussions, which made preparation critical. My work involved:

- Studying topics like blockchain, CBDCs, and green finance
- Reviewing past talks by the speakers to understand their delivery style
- Researching institutional names and agreements in both languages
- Developing subject-specific glossaries in advance

This project once again highlighted the multifaceted nature of interpreting — blending language, context, critical thinking, and real-time decision-making.

Participants: representatives of international twin cities, urban planning experts, and government officials.
Discussion topics: sustainable development, greening, creating a "smart city," and improving the quality of life for citizens ("a city for people").
Results: A number of documents were signed aimed at strengthening ties and exchanging experiences between the sister cities.

Provided simultaneous interpreting during a meeting between the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin and the former President of Ethiopia, Mulatu Teshome.

Also delivered consecutive interpreting for interviews with forum participants.

Provided interpreting support for Margareta Cederfelt, Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and Pascal Lecamp, Member of the French National Assembly, during an independent international election observation mission in Kazakhstan.

The assignment included accompanying the delegation during their visits to polling stations, and interactions with key stakeholders involved in the electoral process.