Tashkent Investment Forum Poised to Be Largest Ever, Drawing Over 8,300 Participants

Uzbekistan is gearing up for its 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), scheduled for June 16-18, which is poised to be the largest gathering of its kind since its inception. The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade reports that over 8,300 participants have registered, including a significant contingent of more than 3,400 foreign delegates from 100 countries.

The forum's theme, “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships,” directly addresses the global investment community's growing need for predictability amidst supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. The program is structured around three core priorities: enhancing opportunities in vital sectors like geology, critical minerals, green energy, and artificial intelligence; cultivating regional collaborations and attracting sovereign capital from the Gulf, Asia, and Europe; and reinforcing resilience through robust institutional reforms, the rule of law, and a stable regulatory framework.

This year's event will see a substantial increase in participation from both international companies and government delegations. Executives from leading companies across 37 countries are expected, alongside nearly 2,800 business leaders from the real sector. Government representation has also surged, with 62 delegations attending compared to 26 last year. High-level officials, including heads of state and government from several Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, are slated to speak at the opening ceremony. The forum will also host numerous international financial institutions, including the presidents of the EBRD and NDB, and vice-presidents from the EIB, alongside senior representatives from the ADB, World Bank, AIIB, EDB, JICA, and the OPEC Fund.

The expanded program features 79 events, including 34 panel discussions, eight investment pitch sessions, and seven major bilateral business forums with key partners such as the United States, South Korea, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Discussions will delve into critical global issues including the energy transition, nuclear power, critical minerals, supply chains, the Middle Corridor initiative, digital governance, AI, Islamic finance, agribusiness, and food security. Additionally, the forum will host the 4th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors Council, where major international companies will present recommendations for improving Uzbekistan's business climate, and the 2nd Exhibition of Uzbekistan’s Investment Potential, highlighting opportunities across various industrial sectors.