Astana Data Exchange Becomes One of the First Platforms in Kazakhstan’s National Data Market
The Data Economy Conference, dedicated to the establishment and development of Kazakhstan’s national data economy, was held in Astana
The event was organized by the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with Astana Data Exchange Ltd. (ADX) serving as a co-organizer.
The key highlight of the conference was the presentation of the first platforms for the exchange and turnover of digital data products included in the state register in accordance with the requirements of the Digital Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These platforms included Astana Data Exchange (ADX), MedEx, and Kompra.
On 20 July 2026, ADX was included in the state register, marking an important milestone in the company's development and confirming its official status as a platform for the exchange and turnover of digital data products.
The entry into force of the Digital Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 12 July 2026 established the legal foundation for the development of a regulated data market by defining the legal framework for the creation, use, exchange, and commercialization of digital data products.
Astana Data Exchange is a specialized platform for the exchange and commercialization of digital data products, established in cooperation with Shanghai Data Exchange (SDE). It is designed to facilitate interaction between data providers and consumers, enable the listing of digital products, organize transactions, and provide access to data.
The conference brought together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, businesses, the financial sector, IT companies, and the expert community. Participants discussed the development of data market infrastructure, the commercialization of digital products, the application of data in artificial intelligence technologies, as well as information security and the protection of citizens' rights.