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Astana EXPO 2017 Future Energy Innovation Hub

Visit the EXPO 2017 site in Astana — the international exposition on the theme of Future Energy that brought 115 countries to the Kazakh capital in 2017, the exhibition site now converted into a technology park and innovation hub with the Nur-Alem sphere as its centerpiece, the EXPO representing Kazakhstan's ambition to position itself as a global player in sustainable energy.

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EXPO 2017 Site Overview
The EXPO 2017 site overview from the Nur-Alem sphere — the 174-hectare exhibition ground developed on the western edge of Astana, the pavilions of 115 participating countries arranged around the central sphere, the site now operating as the Astana International Financial Centre and the EXPO City innovation district combining technology offices, hotels, and the converted national pavilions.
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Kazakhstan National Pavilion Energy
The Kazakhstan national pavilion on energy — the host country's exhibition on Kazakhstan's energy transition from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy, the country's plans for wind and solar development in the steppe, the nuclear energy program, and the oil and gas infrastructure that provides 60% of government revenue, the energy paradox of a petrostate hosting a Future Energy expo.
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International Pavilion Displays
The international pavilion displays converted to permanent use — the buildings that housed national exhibitions in 2017 now hosting technology companies, startup incubators, and research institutions in the EXPO City innovation ecosystem, the architecture of the pavilions reflecting the national architectural identities of the participating countries.
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Astana International Financial Centre
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) — the financial hub established on the EXPO site operating under English common law and regulated by an independent financial regulator, the zone attracting international banks, funds, and financial institutions seeking a Central Asian base, the AIFC representing Kazakhstan's ambition to become the financial hub of the region.
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Technology Park Innovation
The technology park and innovation hub of the EXPO City — the startup ecosystem, accelerators, and technology companies that have established in the converted EXPO site, the IT companies and fintech firms attracted by the AIFC legal framework and the government's digital Kazakhstan initiative, the innovation cluster that Kazakhstan hopes will diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons.
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Renewable Energy Demonstration
The renewable energy demonstration installations at the EXPO site — the solar panels, small wind turbines, and energy efficiency demonstrations that were part of the EXPO theme and remain as educational exhibits, the installations in the context of Kazakhstan's vast renewable energy potential in the steppe's consistent winds and the southern regions' solar irradiation.