15th October 2026, Kazakhstan, Astana, Rixos President Astana
The Science of Recovery: advancing drilling, well intervention, and enhanced oil recovery technologies for the next stage of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry
KDR is the leading professional platform in Kazakhstan, bringing together operators, service companies, and technology leaders to discuss practical solutions in well engineering, production, and reservoir development.
The forum covers the full well engineering lifecycle — from drilling and well completion to production optimisation and the implementation of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.
As mature fields continue to grow in importance and reservoir challenges become more complex, KDR 2026 serves as a key platform for knowledge exchange, technology adoption, and the development of new approaches to improving production efficiency.
The forum brings together regional and international expertise, creating an environment for professional dialogue, business networking, and collaboration across the oil and gas industry.
Technologies for drilling, well construction, and completion, alongside enhanced oil recovery methods and production optimisation solutions
Practical Approach & Industry Expertise
The agenda is developed with the active involvement of operators and features real-world case studies, technologies, and solutions applicable to Kazakhstan and the wider region, bringing together leading industry professionals
Technology & Innovation
Advanced solutions in drilling, well intervention, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and automation
General Event Partners & Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
General Media Partners
KDR in Numbers
The KDR Forum has, over more than a decade of development, become one of the key professional platforms in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry, bringing together operators, service companies, and technology leaders to discuss practical solutions in drilling, reservoir development, and production.
KDR covers the full well engineering lifecycle — from drilling and well completion to production optimisation and the implementation of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.
The forum creates a professional environment for knowledge exchange, technology adoption, and the development of collaboration between industry participants at both regional and international levels.
10+ years
Of industry platform development and professional community growth
300+ delegates
Engineers, specialists, and oil & gas industry leaders
100+ companies
Operators, service providers, and technology companies
20+ countries
International participation and professional knowledge exchange
