NEXT Summit (Astana 2023) was held from August 21 to 25, 2023, with the main forum kicked off on August 22 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The summit was co-hosted by the NEXT Federation, China Economic Information Service of Xinhua News Agency, and the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. Themed on “Unite to Create”, the event includes the opening ceremony, keynote speeches, project roadshows, and sub-forums. The global live streaming starts from 9:30 am (Beijing Time) on August 28, 2023.