Beyond the plenaries
Activities
A General Assembly is more than plenaries. Workshops, fairs, trainings, socials, and a cultural night where 60+ countries bring their colors — this is where the GA becomes unforgettable.
Morning yoga, every day
Start each day with balance: daily yoga sessions to energize your body and calm your mind before the plenaries begin.
Before the GA
Pre-GA workshops
In the days before the GA opens, Pre-GA workshops bring deep-dive trainings to Nazarbayev University — with on-campus dorm accommodation, full board, and a social program of its own.
- Workshops, lectures, and group activities on campus
- A campus tour of Nazarbayev University
- A cultural program featuring Kazakh traditions
- Networking evenings and an Astana city tour
After the closing ceremony
Post-GA tours
Kazakhstan does not end at the campus gate. Stay for the official Burabay program — or head south to the mountains around Almaty.
Burabay National Park — official Post-GA
The official Post-GA: a guided city tour of Astana, then two to three days in Burabay National Park (~250 km north, 3–4 hours by road) — lakes, forests, and rock formations straight from a legend.
- Round-trip transportation from Astana
- 1-day guided Astana city tour
- 2–3 days in Burabay, 3–4 star hotel, double occupancy
- Full board (3 meals per day)
- Horse riding, boat trip, and guided walks
- Okzhetpes and Zhumbaktas rocks, Lake Burabay and Lake Shchuchye
- Evening socials and light gala-style dinners
450 EUR per participant
Almaty-region tours
Almaty tours are run by trusted travel companies; prices depend on duration and services. Transfer from Astana to Almaty is not included.
Lakes & canyons
1 dayfrom 200 EURKolsai Lake · Kaindy Lake · Charyn Canyon · Black Canyon · Moon Canyon · Charyn River
Lakes & canyons, overnight
2 daysfrom 300 EURSame six locations with guest-house stay, meals, campfire, and evening program
Grand tour
3 daysfrom 400 EUR10 locations incl. Medeu & Shymbulak cable car, Kolsai, Kaindy, and the Charyn canyons
Altyn-Emel
1 dayfrom 200 EURAltyn-Emel National Park: Aktau, Katutau, the Singing Dune
Altyn-Emel, overnight
2 daysfrom 300 EURAktau · Katutau · Singing Dune · 700-year-old willow · Shokan Ualikhanov's spring
Assy Plateau
2 daysfrom 300 EURAssy Plateau & Bear Waterfall — tents, mountain movie night
Mountains & springs
Multi-dayfrom 400 EUR8 locations incl. Alma-Arasan hot springs, Maiden's Tears Waterfall, Kolsai, Medeu
Kaindy Lake — the sunken forest 
Charyn Canyon river valley 
Medeu–Shymbulak cable car 
Assy Plateau
Source: AM26 Invitation Package · Last verified June 11, 2026
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Every evening
The social program
Six evenings, six worlds — from Kazakh hospitality to the dance floor of the final party.
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Day 1
Welcome to the Land of Hospitality
AM26 begins with a heartfelt Welcome Ceremony reflecting the spirit of Kazakh hospitality. Interactive ice-breakers and a program introduction — meet fellow participants and form your first connections.
Day 2
Global Games Arena
International mixed teams, giant Jenga, human bingo, and quick team challenges — plus traditional Kazakh games: Arkan Tarty (rope pulling), Asyk Atu (precision with sheep bones), and Toguzkumalak, the ancient nomadic strategy board game.
Day 3
National Food & Drinks Party
The legendary NFDP: every country brings traditional dishes and beverages to share. Bring flavors, stories, and smiles — diversity, one bite at a time.
Day 4
75th Anniversary Exhibition & Around the World in 60 Minutes
An exhibition honoring 75 years of IFMSA — history, milestones, exchanges, and global impact — followed by an interactive campus challenge through country-based mini-stations.
Day 5
Cultural Night
The stage belongs to you: music, dance, traditions, and national pride from every region of the world, united under one roof.
Day 6
Closing Ceremony, AM Funny Awards & Final Party
One last gathering to reflect and celebrate: creative award nominations, a video recap, team appreciation — and one final dance together before AM26 becomes a memory.