Narxoz International Staff Week 2026
Topic: "Stronger Bridges in Education for Global Cooperation"
International Staff Week Schedule
April, 20 - 24
Monday, April 20
09:00 - Gathering at Main Entrance of Narxoz University
11:00 - Ethno-Ayul day trip
12:30 - Lunch
16:00 - Return to Narxoz University
11:00 - Ethno-Ayul day trip
12:30 - Lunch
16:00 - Return to Narxoz University
Tuesday, April 21
08:45 - Gathering at Narxoz
9:00 - Opening Remarks
9:30 - The plenary session
10:45 - Coffee Break
11:15 -2nd half of the conference (presentations)
12:45 - 14:00 - Lunch (Canteen area)
14:15 - City Tour
9:00 - Opening Remarks
9:30 - The plenary session
10:45 - Coffee Break
11:15 -2nd half of the conference (presentations)
12:45 - 14:00 - Lunch (Canteen area)
14:15 - City Tour
Wednesday, April 22
08:45 - Gathering at Narxoz
9:00 - 3rd half of the conference (presentations)
11:30 - Lunch break
13:00 - Guest lectures
9:00 - 3rd half of the conference (presentations)
11:30 - Lunch break
13:00 - Guest lectures
Thursday, April 23
7:30 - Gathering at the Main Entrance of Narxoz University
8:00 - Charyn Canyon trip
8:00 - Charyn Canyon trip
Friday, April 24
Free Day/ Shymbulak and Apa Katya Hiking on Request
Information
- Narxoz University Main CampusOur address is:
55 Zhandossov street - Ethno Village NomadIt is a unique historical and ethnographic complex, based on the centuries–old traditions, culture and way of life of the nomadic tribes of the Great Steppe - the Saks, Usuns, Kangyoos, Turks, Kazakhs and many others.
- Charyn CanyonIt is located about 200 km (120 mi) east of Almaty, close to the Kazakh–Chinese border. The canyon is roughly 154 km (96 mi) in length. It is part of the Charyn National Park.
- City TourWe will take you through the city where history, culture, and everyday life come together. We’ll go through lively streets and see famous landmarks.
Our Recommendations
- Exchange money to tenge at the airport (recommended amount: 30-50 euro). Currency exchange office located on 1st and 2nd floors of airport.
- Purchase a SIM card (Altel/Tele2) with access to the internet (priced at 6-10 euro or 3000-5000 tenge).
- or use eSim - Airaloo
- Take a taxi from the airport to your hotel from the “Blue Sky Taxi” booth located on the 1st floor of the airport.
- Expected charge: 10-14 euro or 5000-7000 tenge.
We recommend staying at the hotels:
- Novotel Dostyk
- Swiss Hotel
- Dedemen Park
- ibis Almaty Jetisu
- HolidayInn
- InterContinental
For your convenience, please use the following apps for taxi:
- UberKZ
- YadexGo
Almaty has a variety of food options, here are some that we recommend:
- Kul’dzha Hogo - hotpot, no alcohol served.
- Akunin - sushi.
- Lucky Yu - Chinese fusion.
- Ramen77 - recommended: tantanmen, chilli miso.
- Coco - burgers and streetfood.
- Auyl - neo-nomad cuisine. Situated in the mountains.
- Navat - authentic Kazakh dishes with traditional decor and dance performances. Recommended dishes: baursak, beef manti, and beshbarmak (national dish).
- Daredzhani - Georgian cuisine.
- Ballet performance at Abay Theatre;
- Green bazaar - pass by Ascension cathedral along the way;
- Botanical garden;
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan;
- Kok Tobe - take the cable car up and admire the view;
- Arasan Banya - relax at a traditional Russian sauna;
- Medeu - take bus #12 and find yourself immersed in the mountains;
- Terrenkur - take a walk along the river;
- Baiken Mosque;
- Kazan Cathedral in Malaya Stanitsa - enjoy the pigeon bazaar on Sundays;
- Horse riding at Shymbulak;
- Kasteyev State Museum of Arts;
- Hotel Kazakhstan - visit Almaty’s iconic landmark hotel;
Please, check out information on your government portal if you need visa to Kazakhstan or not.
In case of visa requirement, please email onboarding@narxoz.kz
In case of visa requirement, please email onboarding@narxoz.kz
We are excited to see you in April! Do not forget to register here ->
Organizing Team
Meet our team, who will be your key contact
- Dr. Aigerim RaimzhanovaVice President for Development and International Affiars
- Dariya ImadiyevaHead of Global Office
- Aiman IskakovaHead of International Onboarding Office
- Alina KakimSenior Coordinator of International Onboarding Office
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Address55 Zhandossov street, Almaty, 050035, Kazakhstan -
Phone+7 727 377 12 97 -
Emailglobal@narxoz.kz