Access to capital
Direct contact with funds, family offices and private banking — no gatekeepers, no cold email.
ProOptions Summit / Astana
Traders and capital. In one room.
A private forum for traders and investors: expert sessions, professional networking and a VIP program in Astana.
DatesOctober 2026
VenueAstana, AIFC
Last edition, in numbers
212participants passed screening
31speakers from funds & private banking
17countries
$140kmedian participant capital
Why attend
Three reasons that pay for the time
Derivatives, no fluff
Real options, structured-product and hedging strategies from people who trade size.
A network with weight
A closed circle where deals close over dinner, not in an inbox. Qualified participants only.
Three parts. One event.
Day 1
Main program at the Trading Hall
From after lunch until evening: Sam's headline session and a session with the special guest.
Day 1 · VIP
Informal dinner
The conversation continues in a private setting after the main program. VIP tickets only.
Day 2 · VIP
Business breakfast
A morning gathering for guests staying at the hotel. VIP tickets only.
03Speakers
Sam at the center of the program
The special guest will be announced closer to the forum.
01
confirmedSam
headline speaker
02
soonSpecial guest
name to be announced
04Venue
AIFC Trading Hall
Astana International Financial Centre — home of the AIX exchange.
Floor area
546 m²
Capacity
250–300
Screen
LED wall
Interpreting
simultaneous
Networking
atrium
Why the AIFC
The Astana International Financial Centre is Kazakhstan's financial jurisdiction: English common law, its own court and arbitration centre. It hosts the AIX exchange and the regional offices of funds, brokers and asset managers. A conversation about the market belongs where the market runs every day.
05Partners
Supported by
MERIDIANGeneral
ALTUS CAPITALOfficial
NORDLYSOfficial
VANTA PARTNERSPartner
SÖLVEPartner
KESTRELPartner
Confirmed partner logos. Partnership enquiries on request.
06Participation
Two ways to join
Price per participant. Payment follows confirmation from the forum team.
Standard$200
The full main program
- Main program at the AIFC Trading Hall
- Sam's headline session and the special guest
- Networking in the room and coffee breaks
VIP$700
The program and the private circle
- Everything in Standard
- Private informal dinner in the evening
- Business breakfast the next morning
- Priority seating in the room
07Participation
Apply to the forum
Answer four quick questions. It takes about a minute, and we’ll carry your details into the full application.
08Testimonials
What past participants say
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Closed more live allocator contacts in two days than in a quarter of conferences. The screening works.
“
The only event where size traders and family offices sit at the same table. Straight to business.
09Questions
What to know upfront
Still have questions?
Pass the short screening — a manager will answer everything within 3 business days.
Apply nowA standard ticket is $200, VIP is $700. Participation is screened: submit the short form first, then a manager confirms your seat and sends payment details. Partner packages are separate, on request.
Traders with $100k+ capital, entrepreneurs, private banking specialists, fund and family-office representatives. Every application is qualified.
Some speakers and participants are under NDA. We don't publish the participant list or share contacts without consent.
The main program, the private informal dinner that evening, and the business breakfast the next morning for guests staying at the hotel.
Short on-site form → full application → confirmation from the team within 3 business days.
Limited seats
Apply to participate
Screening is ongoing and seats are limited by the closed-room format.
