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No paywalls on knowledge — most of our events, talks and resources are open to non‑members.
PMI Kazakhstan Chapter is the official local chapter of the Project Management Institute. We support professionals in project, programme and portfolio management, help them prepare for PMI certification and bring the community together — on a volunteer, non‑profit basis.
15+years active 3languages KZ‑wide · Almaty, Astana & online
The chapter is run by volunteers — practitioners working in project, programme and portfolio roles across the public and private sectors. We organise educational events, support certification pathways, and maintain an open community of mentors and peers.
We are formally affiliated with the Project Management Institute (PMI), the global non‑profit standard‑setting body for project management.
No paywalls on knowledge — most of our events, talks and resources are open to non‑members.
The board, working groups and event teams give their time on top of demanding day jobs.
Cases, conversations, mentoring — knowledge tested in real Kazakhstan‑based projects.
2010s
chapter active since
50+
events & forums
2
cities · Almaty & Astana
100%
non‑profit · volunteer led
Everything we do is built around making project, programme and portfolio professionals in Kazakhstan more capable — and more connected to each other and to the global PMI community.
Seminars, talks and working groups around current PMI standards and practice in Kazakhstan.
Guidance through PMP, CAPM, PMI‑ACP and other PMI credentials — pathways, study groups, peer support.
Structured one‑to‑one mentoring — pairing experienced project leaders with growing professionals.
Regular meetups, forums and conferences in Almaty and Astana — places to learn, meet, and exchange experience.
Each programme is run by a working group. New volunteers are welcome — write to us and we will introduce you to the lead.
PMP, CAPM, PMI‑ACP and more — local guidance, study groups, exam Q&A.
Open pageSix‑month structured pairings: experienced project leaders & growing professionals.
Open pageHonest, long‑form conversations with project leaders building things in Central Asia.
ListenAnnual summits and themed meetups bringing together hundreds of project professionals.
Upcoming eventsWorking groups for events, content, partnerships, certification and community.
Meet the teamCharter, board structure, financial transparency and our PMI affiliation.
Read moreChapter membership runs alongside your global PMI membership. We keep fees light and value high — most of what you pay funds events, content, and student outreach.
The chapter is led by an elected Board of Directors and run by volunteer chapter leaders — practitioners giving their time on a non-profit basis.
President · 2024–2026
VP, Communications & Marketing
VP, Administration
VP, Volunteer Engagement & Outreach
VP, Events & Member Engagement
VP, Social Impact & Sustainability
Arman Aubakirov
VP, Finance
Qaz PMBOK Team Lead
Marketing Lead
Atyrau Subdivision Lead
Social Programs Coordinator
Partnership Coordinator
Events Coordinator
Legal Advisor
Ex-President
Ex-President
Ex-President
Ex-Treasurer
Ex-VP, Strategic Partnerships
Ex-VP, Community Development
Adiya Jangaziyeva
Ex-VP, Finance
Ex-VP, Professional Development
Ex-VP, Professional Development
Ex-VP, Professional Development
Ex-VP, Administration
Ex-VP, Administration
Ex-VP, Membership & Volunteering
Timur Asylbekov
Ex-VP, Communications
Aidar Serikbayev
Ex-VP, Communications
Ex-VP, Membership (2023–2025)
Volunteer
Volunteer
Founder · first to contact PMI from Kazakhstan
Past summits, forums and meetups in Almaty and Astana — including online editions and photo archives.










On expanding the project professional’s role — from managing tasks to creating value and leadership. KIMEP University, Almaty: a PMI global-trends keynote, panels and case sessions.
Online (Zoom): the new Construction Code and modern approaches to managing construction projects — a PMI-CP masterclass and a “reality vs theory” crash test.
AlmaU, Almaty: transformational cases of major companies, expert panels and interactive Expo & Workshops zones (JIRA, MS Project, Monday.com, startups).
An online summit with five speakers from five countries (Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine), 40-minute sessions and virtual networking.
A forum on project management and the green economy. Sheraton Astana Hotel.
Rixos Almaty and the Almatygenplan building: changes in construction legislation, cost engineering, financing of construction projects and local content — 15 speakers, 200+ participants and a PMI-CP master class. Proceeds from ticket sales went to the fund for recovery from the floods in Kazakhstan.
Almaty Management University: expert talks, open discussions, mentoring sessions, networking and a solutions expo (9 PDU).
An annual hybrid (in-person and online) PMI Kazakhstan conference on project management, held in Atyrau.
On managing large EPC projects: strategic control of major capital projects (planning, control, risk) and project finance for large investments.
A spring hybrid conference (Satbayev University / Zoom) on project communications. Russian and English with simultaneous translation.
The 5th annual autumn hybrid conference in Astana, dedicated to ESG in project management.
An autumn online conference on the many facets of the PM profession — scope, budget, schedule, leadership, product, strategy, change and digital tools (9 PDU).
A spring online conference on agile methods — moving from waterfall to agile project management, with practical cases (8 PDU).
An online conference with practitioners and certified experts from Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Ukraine, the USA and Singapore, with separate rooms on the platform for themed discussions.
An annual conference in Almaty held together with the AIFC Bureau for Continuing Professional Development — on how the profession and the nature of work are changing.
The annual project management conference in Nur-Sultan, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of PMI and held together with the AIFC Bureau for Continuing Professional Development. The programme focused on the soft skills a project manager needs.
A preview catalogue — demo products and prices. Pre-order via our Telegram assistant: choose items, quantities and a CDEK pickup point; delivery by CDEK, payment arranged separately.
We advance the profession and practice of project management in Kazakhstan — education, knowledge-sharing, conferences, support for PMI certification and volunteer initiatives. We are a non-profit association.
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit (since 1969) with 300+ chapters in 200+ countries. PMI Kazakhstan Chapter is PMI’s official chapter in Kazakhstan (chartered 31 October 2018), with branches in Astana, Almaty and Atyrau.
Three steps: register at pmi.org, buy an annual PMI membership, and join the Kazakhstan Chapter. Use the “Become a member” button at the top of the page to start.
Free knowledge-sharing sessions, discounts on conferences, support for PMI certification prep, PDU accrual, access to European PMI chapter events, and professional networking.
All membership fees go solely toward running events and the needs of the professional community in Kazakhstan. The association is non-profit.
No — events are open to everyone. Non-members usually pay, while members attend free or at a discount. Follow news on the community’s Telegram and WhatsApp channels.
The Board of Directors is the chapter’s executive body, handling strategic and operational management. See the “Board” section for its members.
No. The Board works on a volunteer basis.
Assess your eligibility and experience, read the certification info, become a PMI member at pmi.org, and start preparing — on your own or via a training provider. Ask us anytime via “Contact”.
There are many ways: speaking at events, helping organise them, translation, photo and video, and more. Get in touch via the “Contact” section.
Yes — we consider media partnerships with organisations advancing project management in Kazakhstan. Email info@pmiqaz.org.
Companies and organisations that have supported chapter conferences and events over the years.
For membership questions, partnerships, mentoring, or to host a chapter event — start here.
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Source: a social media post by Pierre Le Manh, PMI President and CEO — figures as of 30 June 2026 compared with 30 June 2025.