PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

International Conference «The Future of Biosafety and Biosecurity»
14-16 October 2025, Intercontinental Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan

More than 150 experts from over 20 countries will gather in Almaty for the International Conference «The Future of Biosafety and Biosecurity» to address emerging challenges and opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, and global security.

The event is organized by the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) and the Biosafety Association for Central Asia and the Caucasus (BACAC), with the support of GIZ, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Key themes include Artificial Intelligence in biotechnology and biorisk management, synthetic biology and the concept of mirror life, the democratization and governance of biotechnology, climate change and disease surveillance, combating disinformation in biosecurity, and ethics and education in responsible science. The discussions will also highlight data governance, international cooperation, and building trust in science and security.

The conference marks two important milestones: the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and the 10th anniversary of ISTC’s presence in Kazakhstan. A major outcome of the event will be the «Almaty Call for Action from» – a strategic roadmap to strengthen global collaboration and preparedness for future biological challenges.

Media representatives are invited to a press briefing on 15 October 2025,

from 12:30 to 13:00 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Almaty,

where leading speakers will outline the key topics and expected outcomes of the conference.

Full programme and details via the Eventify app:

https://bacacistsachgffryuj.eventify.io/p/#/overview

Contacts for media: Jordan Obry
obry@istc.int | +7 708 016 2014