Key facts
- Uzbekistan will present investment projects valued at approximately €75 billion at the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026.
- The forum will focus on sectors including energy, transport, logistics, digital infrastructure, and industrial development.
- Over 3,400 foreign delegates from 102 countries are anticipated, representing over $42 trillion in combined assets.
- Discussions will center on attracting long-term capital for national and regional projects, including cross-border initiatives.
- Regulatory reforms, including the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre, are on the agenda.
Uzbekistan is set to present investment projects totaling approximately €75 billion at the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) 2026, aiming to attract global capital across key sectors. The forum, scheduled for June 16-18, anticipates over 3,400 foreign delegates from 102 countries, representing more than $42 trillion in combined assets.
Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, stated that investment proposals worth about €75 billion have been prepared with Uzbek businesses and regional authorities. Eight pitch sessions will allow entrepreneurs to present directly to investors, covering strategic areas such as energy, transport infrastructure, logistics, industrial development, and digital infrastructure.
The forum's theme, "Investment Sustainability: New Horizons, New Partnerships," highlights critical raw materials, green energy, geological resources, and artificial intelligence. A digital platform has been established to connect international investors with Uzbek businesses and local authorities, categorizing over 3,000 foreign companies by sector and investment priorities.
Organizers anticipate a significant increase in participation, with 62 government delegations and over 370 representatives from international financial institutions expected. Notable corporate participants include BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Masdar, Airbus, and Meta. A stronger US presence is anticipated, with representatives from the US Export-Import Bank and the US International Development Finance Corporation attending.
Beyond national projects, TIIF 2026 will focus on regional initiatives requiring long-term financing, such as hydropower developments, cross-border electricity connections, and transport corridors like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. Discussions will also cover the Middle Corridor and intermodal logistics hubs to improve trade links between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
The forum will also address regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the business environment. The Fourth Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors Council will review over 120 proposals on taxation, legislation, and land-use regulation. Legislation establishing the Tashkent International Financial Centre is expected before the end of June, alongside a revised Special Economic Zones law and draft legislation for alternative investment instruments.