Agenda

Covering an area of approximately 6,000 square meters, the Exhibition will showcase investment opportunities and flagship projects across more than 10 key sectors of the national economy, including petrochemicals, retail, engineering, electrical equipment, construction materials, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and other priority industries. The Exhibition will serve as a dedicated platform for presenting Uzbekistan’s industrial potential, fostering business dialogue, and facilitating partnerships between government institutions, international investors, and leading companies.

This panel examines strategies to advance a low-carbon, climate- resilient economy by unlocking investment in renewable energy, sustainable finance, and green technologies. It will explore how governments, investors, and financial institutions can mobilize capital for solar, wind, hydropower, energy storage, and energy-efficiency projects, alongside strengthening instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance. The discussion will address “just transition” measures to ensure inclusive growth, workforce reskilling, and support for vulnerable communities, while aligning environmental objectives with economic development. Focus will also be placed on policy frameworks, risk mitigation, public- private partnerships, and regional cooperation in Central Asia, offering investors insights into bankable green projects, regulatory readiness, and long-term returns that drive competitiveness, energy security, and sustainable growth.

The panel will consider strategies to accelerate digital transformation and foster innovation ecosystems that position Uzbekistan as a regional hub for technology and fintech. Discussions will emphasize bankable projects in startups, IT parks, digital infrastructure, and fintech solutions, alongside predictable and investor-friendly regulatory frameworks, innovation-driven policies, and cross-border collaboration.

This theme concentrates on strategic opportunities to modernize agribusiness and strengthen food security through technological innovation, advanced processing, and value chain optimization. Key areas include the application of agri-tech solutions, productivity enhancement, integration of sustainable and climate-resilient practices, and expansion into regional and global export markets. It also prioritizes investment strategies for scaling high-value production, fostering public-private partnerships, and improving the competitiveness of Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector within international supply chains.

This panel will explore the evolving EU–Central Asia partnership with particular attention to actionable opportunities in investment, trade, and sustainable infrastructure. Discussions will address cross-border transport corridors, logistics hubs, energy transition projects including renewable energy and green finance, and digital economy initiatives aimed at regional integration. The session will also present EU funding mechanisms, public-private partnership models, and regulatory alignment to attract international investors, foster industrial modernization, and enhance export-oriented growth. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging strategic cooperation between the EU and Central Asia to develop high-impact projects, strengthen economic connectivity, and drive sustainable regional development.