Almaty Management University (AlmaU) will host the Babson Collaborative Global Summit 2027, which will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This significant international event will bring together leading universities, experts, and leaders in entrepreneurship education from around the world.
The Summit is the flagship annual event of the Babson Collaborative global community – an international network of universities that foster entrepreneurial thinking, innovative approaches to education, and sustainable learning ecosystems.
AlmaU joined the network in 2017 and has since established itself as an active and engaged member, contributing to the community through participation in strategic initiatives, academic projects, and leadership-driven collaborations. The University is also part of the Circle of Influence – a group of the most active and impactful institutions within the network.
The preparation and organization of the Summit at AlmaU are carried out with the key involvement of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and the AlmaU Graduate School of Business, which serve as drivers of entrepreneurship education and international initiatives at the University.
Babson Collaborative Global Summit 2027 will be a milestone 10th anniversary event and will be held in Central Asia for the first time in its history. Previously, Babson Collaborative events have taken place in various regions of the world, including North and South America and Europe, reflecting the truly global nature of the community and its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship education across diverse regional contexts.
Hosting the Summit in Almaty is an important recognition of AlmaU’s role in the international academic landscape and highlights the growing interest in Central Asia as an emerging hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. For Kazakhstan, this event opens up new opportunities to strengthen international partnerships, promote the national education agenda, and integrate into global academic and business communities.
The Summit program is expected to include plenary sessions, thematic tracks, discussions of best practices, as well as formats aimed at fostering partnerships and joint initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss key challenges and trends in entrepreneurship education, and identify new growth opportunities for their institutions.
Hosting the Babson Collaborative Global Summit 2027 at AlmaU will mark not only an important milestone in the University’s development but also a significant event for the entire educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem of the region.