Billions in potential deals on agenda as Tashkent Investment Forum approaches

The forum has grown significantly since its inception in 2022, which drew just over a thousand foreign guests from 56 countries. The 2026 edition, scheduled to take place on June 16–18, is anticipated to attract more than 8,000 participants representing 99 countries, including approximately 3,100 international guests. The high-profile attendee list features foreign government leaders, representatives from prominent international financial institutions, major corporation executives, investment fund managers, and global business leaders.

An exhibition highlighting the country's economic capabilities will run parallel to the main events. It is designed to showcase investment opportunities across multiple strategic sectors, including agriculture, light industry, geology, electrical engineering, machine building, chemical manufacturing, energy, artificial intelligence, and the IT sector.

High-level dialogue and strategic agreements

The itinerary for the three-day event encompasses a central plenary session, targeted industry and regional presentations, bilateral meetings, business networking sessions, and formal signing ceremonies. A key highlight of the forum will be the next plenary session of the Foreign Investors Council operating under the President. This session will focus on further refining the domestic investment climate, accelerating industrial, technological, and innovative development, and establishing highly favorable conditions for private enterprises and international financiers.

Organizers are currently finalizing a substantial package of new investment agreements to be signed during the forum. The upcoming deals span a comprehensive range of sectors, including chemistry, geology, metallurgy, light industry, electrical engineering, automotive and machinery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, building materials, energy, ecology, digital technologies, construction, infrastructure, banking, finance, transport, logistics, tourism, and education.

The implementation of these propped-up projects is projected to drive job creation, boost the manufacturing of high-value-added goods, expand export capacities, modernize infrastructure, and elevate the overall investment appeal of Uzbekistan's various regions.

President Mirziyoyev emphasized the critical need to host the forum at the highest organizational standard. He instructed officials to effectively demonstrate the unique investment potential of every domestic industry and region through well-defined, concrete projects. The president also gave specific directives to ensure the seamless reception of foreign dignitaries, structure an efficient event program, and establish transparent mechanisms to systematically monitor and execute all agreements finalized during the forum.