AFD 2026: Creative Industry Urges Investors to Reconsider Financial Assets

During Astana Finance Days (AFD), participants highlighted the growing financial significance of the creative economy, urging investors to view intellectual property and digital content as investable assets rather than solely cultural products.

For Kazakhstan’s emerging creative sector, treating music, gaming, and digital creation as distinct financial instruments represents a critical shift. This transition is essential for unlocking new streams of venture and institutional funding for local talent and studios.

Panelists emphasized that developing clear frameworks for intellectual property valuation and monetization will enable broader capital access and drive further economic diversification in the region.