October 19–20, 2026
Event Space, Almaty, Kazakhstan
1000+ participants

Draft Agenda — 2026

Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods and Sports Nutrition in the Eurasian Region

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Day 1, October 19th
REGULATION & MARKET STRUCTURE

09.00 一 10.00 Registration, coffee, networking

10.00 一 12.00 Session 1: Plenary Session. Market of dietary supplements, functional foods, and sports nutrition: rules, opportunities, barriers.

  • Public policy in the field of dietary supplements, functional foods, and sports nutrition
  • Regulatory approaches to different product categories
  • Safety, control and responsibility of manufacturers and importers
  • Labeling practices (Kazakhstan & Russia)
  • The practice of circulation of dietary supplements and functional products within the EAEU
  • Regulatory comparison: Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
12.00 一 12.30 Coffee and networking.

12.30 一 14.00 Session 2: Panel Discussion. Market leaders of building successful business in the region.

  • Strategies for scaling products to different markets
  • Cases of companies operating in the EAEU and Central Asia
  • Typical errors in regional expansion
  • Customs, logistics and regional distribution - regional features
  • Business expectations for further regulation of the industry: revision of dosages, transparency of procedures, a clear list of acceptable formulations
14.00 一 15.00 Lunch

15.00 一 16.30 Session 3. Dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and functional foods сonsumption in the Eurasian region: national characteristics.

  • Market analytics — numbers, indicators, and growth points
  • Consumer behavior and expectations for products
  • Level of trust in dietary supplements, functional foods, and sports nutrition
  • The impact of nutrition culture and traditional medicine
  • Price, brand, and recommendations from doctors and experts — what is important to consumers?
  • Regional differences in demand

16.30 一 17.30 Session 4. Production, import, and localization of dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and functional foods.

  • Where is it more profitable to produce: Kazakhstan, the EAEU, Asia, or the EU?
  • Contract production of dietary supplements and functional products in Kazakhstan
  • GMP requirements and their application practices
  • Import of raw materials and finished forms
  • Localization as a factor of trust and a competitive advantage
  • Production economics and pricing
18.00 一 21.00 Coctail & networking

Day 2, October 20th
PRODUCT, SALES, TOOLS

09.30 一 10.00 Registration, coffee, networking

10.00 一 11.30 Session 5. Product Session from Idea to Shelf: How to Launch Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods with Maximum Chances of Success

  • Identifying promising niches and categories 
  • Developing a product concept
  • Formulation and dosage forms development 
  • Packaging and compliance with market requirements 
  • Adapting products for consumers in Kazakhstan 
  • Common mistakes in launching of new products
11.30 一 12.00 Coffee break and networking

12.00 一 14.00 Session 6. Negotiation Session for Manufacturers, Pharmacy Chains and Distributors.

14.00 一 15.00 Lunch.

15.00 一 16.00 Session 7. E‑commerce Session. Part 1 Online Sales of Dietary Supplements, Sports Nutrition and Functional Foods: Market, Trends, Limitations

  • Share of e-commerce in sales of dietary supplements, functional foods and sports nutrition 
  • Growth dynamics of online channels in Kazakhstan and the region 
  • Online vs offline consumer behavior 
  • Kaspi, Wildberries, Ozon, pharmacy online channels: differences in models
  • Best-selling categories and formats online 
  • Regulatory restrictions in e-commerce 
  • The role of marketplaces as de facto regulators

16.00 一 17.00 Session 8. E-Commerce Session. Part 2 How to Launch and Sell Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods Online.

  • Step-by-step product launch on marketplaces 
  • Preparing products for online sales 
  • Creating product listings: structure, texts, visuals and compliant wording 
  • Working with reviews and ratings 
  • Common reasons for listing blocks 
  • Promotion without violating regulations 
  • Case studies of successful launches and failures

Nutrition and Health in Eurasia
Clinical Practice and Professional Expertise

This track brings together doctors, media influential nutritionists, and experts in preventive and clinical medicine. The focus is on clinical nutrition, interdisciplinary collaboration, national dietary specifics, and responsible communication in healthcare.
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CORE SESSIONS

1. Nutrition Science in the Healthcare System of Kazakhstan.

  • The role of the nutritionist in clinical and preventive practice
  • Collaboration with the medical community
  • Local regulatory and professional specifics

2. Clinical Nutrition in Medical and Nutritionist's Practice

  • Nutritional support in common diseases
  • Clinical case reviews
  • Algorithms for nutritional support of patients in clinical practice

3. Metabolic Health and Chronic Diseases.

  • Obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome
  • Clinical strategies for nutritional correction
  • Collaboration between doctors and nutritionists

4. Women’s and Men’s Health: A Clinical Nutrition Approach.

  • Hormonal and reproductive aspects —
  • Age-related specifics
  • Clinical cases and support protocols

5. National Food Traditions and Modern Nutrition Science.

  • Kazakh cuisine and its nutritional profile
  • Cultural dietary patterns and patient compliance
  • Adapting traditional diets to clinical objectives

6. Nutrition in Cases of Special Clinical Statuses.

  • Gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
  • Cardiovascular risks
  • Limitations and opportunities of nutritional therapy

7. Nutritionist and Doctor: Competence Boundaries and Teamwork.

  • Legal and ethical frameworks
  • Interaction algorithms
  • Models of team patient management

8. Reproductive Health: Clinical and Nutritional Approaches.

  • Impact of nutritional status on fertility and hormonal balance
  • Clinical markers and laboratory diagnostics of reproductive disorders
  • Nutritional support for women and men at different life stages

9. Preventive Medicine and Nutrition Science.

  • Screening and risk assessment
  • Biomarkers and laboratory diagnostics
  • Personalized nutrition strategies

10. Expert Communications and Public Influence in Healthcare.

  • Responsible health communication
  • Evidence-based messaging in the public space
  • Reputational and legal risks

Nutrifood Eurasia: Traditional Cuisine, Functional Foods and Modern Nutrition Science

The stream brings together nutritionists, chefs, doctors, and food manufactures and suppliers. It focuses on traditional foods and dishes of Central Asia through the lens of modern nutrition, functional and sports foods, master classes with tastings, and practical knowledge exchange.

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CORE SESSIONS

1. OPENING DISCUSSION: WHAT IS ON THE PLATE OF A CENTRAL ASIAN RESIDENT?

  • Traditional dishes of Kazakh cuisine: beshbarmak, kazy, naryn, kuirdak
  • Nutritional profile of the national diet
  • Possible causes of macro- and micronutrient deficiencies

2. MASTER CLASS WITH TASTING: A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF A CLASSIC KAZAKH DISH

  • Chef’s signature cuisine based on traditional recipes
  • Nutritional analysis of the dish

3. TRADITIONAL KAZAKH MEAT CULTURE: THE FOOD OF
NOMADIC ANCESTORS

  • The nutritional value of meat products in historical context
  • Which traditions are relevant in today's fast-paced world
  • The balance of protein, fats, and micronutrients in traditional diets

4. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: A UNIQUE SOURCE OF VITALITY

  • The role of omega-3 in health and disease prevention
  • Sources in traditional and modern diets

5. MASTER CLASS WITH TASTING: WHAT IS OMEGA-3
AND HOW WE SHOULD CONSUME IT?

  • Practical analysis of omega-3-rich foods
  • Tasting and analysis of the composition

6. NATIONAL FERMENTED MILK PRODUCTS: FROM
SHUBAT TO AYRAN

  • Features and nutritional profile of traditional fermented milk products
  • Impact on the microbiome and immunity
  • Place in the modern diet

7. ASIAN SPICES FOR DIGESTION

  • Using spices and herbs in the diet for body health
  • Evidence base and traditional experience

8. MASTER CLASS: COOKING A DISH USING SPICES

  • Using spices in everyday cooking

9. DISCUSSION: THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS

  • The role of fiber and probiotic foods in the daily diet
  • Effects on neurotransmitters, hormonal balance, and immunity

10. THE KITCHEN OF BEAUTY: NUTRITION AND
AESTHETIC MEDICINE

  • Nutritional support for skin, hair, and connective tissue
  • Preventive measures for age-related changes: collagen, protein, and other nutrients
  • Format: lecture + discussion with a preventive doctor, cosmetologist, and/or plastic surgeon

11. FUNCTIONAL SNACK IN KAZAKH STYLE

  • Kurt, nuts, dried fruits, and sujuk – traditional snacks
  • Nutritional value and place in the modern diet

12. MASTER CLASS: BALANCED SNACK – ENERGY WITHOUT
COMPROMISES

  • Practical analysis and tasting of functional snacks
  • Protein and functional products manufacturers discussion

13. TRADITIONAL CHILD NUTRITION IN KAZAKH FAMILIES

  • Traditions and modern realities of child nutrition
  • Typical deficiencies and nutritional solutions
  • Discussion with pediatrician, pediatric nutritionalist, pediatric preventive gastroenterologist

14. GENETIC TEST AS A TOOL FOR A NUTRITIONALIST AND
A DOCTOR

  • National characteristics of genetic markers of nutrition
  • Application of nutrigenomics in clinical and preventive practice

15. HEALTHY EATING TRENDS: RESTAURANTS, CAFES
AND READY-MADE SOLUTIONS

  • Functional products in the HoReCa segment
  • Turnkey solutions for proper nutrition in the Kazakhstani market

16. MASTER CLASS: FUNCTIONAL SNACKS – ENERGY
WITHOUT COMPROMISE

  • Tasting and analysis of functional products from a local or international manufacturer

17. NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES: FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS AND
SUPPLEMENTS FOR ENDURANCE

  • Features of sports nutrition in the context of the Kazakhstani market
  • Functional products and supplements for endurance and rapid recovery
  • Evidence-based practice and recommendations
шар вниз: 156

Date, Place

October 19–20, 2026
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Event Space Seyfullin Avenue 617, 5th floor
шар вниз: 156
Elena Pronenko, Commercial Director, +7 903 684‑63‑07, pronenko@nutricon.kz
Organizer: Limited Liability Partnership "Prime Supplies"
General Director Zeydin Zhanna
Legal address: 398 Kazakhstan 6009 Almaty region Almaty city, Bogenbay Batyr st., 86/47, office 315

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