Investment projects worth approximately 75 billion euros will be presented to international investors at the fair Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) 2026,Uzbekistan seeks funding in sectors such as energy, transport, logistics, digital infrastructure and industrial development.
Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, “We have prepared investment proposals worth approximately 75 billion euros with Uzbek enterprises and regional authorities, ” said. “Eight sales pitch sessions will allow entrepreneurs to present directly to investors.”
More than 3,400 foreign delegates from 102 countries are expected to attend the forum, as well as government officials, development banks, state wealth funds and multinational companies representing more than $42 trillion (approximately €36.5 trillion) in total assets.
The forum is taking place at a time when governments and businesses are reassessing their supply chains, transport routes and access to critical resources. Within this framework, discussions in Tashkent ’ are expected to focus on attracting long-term capital for projects in Uzbekistan and the Central Asian region.
Where the investment is expected to flow
The projects presented at TIIF 2026’ cover sectors that Uzbek officials and investors increasingly see as strategic in terms of long-term growth.
According to the organizers, opportunities will be offered in the fields of energy, transportation infrastructure, logistics, industrial development, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. This year's forum theme is “Investment Sustainability: New Horizons, New Partnerships” places particular emphasis on critical raw materials, green energy, geological resources and artificial intelligence.
Through the digital platform designed to connect international investors with Uzbek businesses and local governments, more than 3,000 ’ foreign companies have been categorized according to their sector and investment priorities.
The forum will also feature special presentation sessions on light industry projects, geology and resources, electrical and mechanical engineering, and chemical production, allowing entrepreneurs and project developers to present investment opportunities directly to potential investors. Additional discussions Expansion of Production: Competitiveness in Value Added Production and Export, Agricultural Enterprise and Food Safety: It will focus on Technology, Value Chains and Export Growth, Strengthening Health Systems and Promoting Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Medical Technologies.
Akram Aliyev, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, “We have created an online platform that brings international companies together with Uzbek businesses and local governments, ” said.
The forum will also serve as a test of how effectively investment commitments are translated into operational projects.
Kudratov, “In 2025 alone, Uzbekistan received an investment of approximately 39 billion Euros, while the previously signed projects amounted to approximately ’i is already under implementation.” said.
Investors gather in record numbers
Organizers report a significant increase in attendance compared to previous editions of the forum.
A total of 62’ of last year's 26 government delegations are expected to attend. More than 370’ representatives from international financial institutions and development banks are also expected to attend the meeting.
The previous edition was attended by more than 8,000’ participants, including nearly 3,000 international delegates from 97 countries.
Shokhrukh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, said: "These figures show that our partners and investors have confidence in the region.
Corporate participants of the forum include companies and institutions such as BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Masdar, Airbus and Meta.
Stronger U.S. presence
This year, a stronger American presence is expected, with more than 200’ representatives from about 120 U.S. companies scheduled to join.
Aliyev, “In the past years, discussions often resulted in unresolved financing problems, ” said. “This year is expected to be president of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and president of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.”
USA’'s growing involvement reflects American institutions' growing interest in investment opportunities in Central Asia’.
Mobilization of capital for regional projects
Beyond individual investment agreements, TIIF 2026’ is expected to focus on projects that go beyond national borders and require long-term funding from multiple partners.
Gulamov, “UzbekistanWe aim to present not only ’'s projects, but also its major regional initiatives and attract joint investment with our neighbors.
Among the initiatives expected to take part in the discussions are hydroelectric developments covering Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan’, cross-border electrical connections connecting Central Asia’ to the South Caucasus’, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and the Trans-Afghan transportation corridor.
Negotiations are also expected to focus on the Middle Corridor, dry ports and intermodal logistics centres, as governments and businesses seek to improve trade ties between Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Gulamov, “, said that large-scale regional projects require a significant amount of funding, and state funds can play a decisive role.
Participants are expected to include representatives from the Oman Investment Authority, Standard Chartered, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of China’.
Reforms on the day
TIIF 2026 will provide a platform for dialogue on investment discussions, as well as regulatory reforms aimed at improving the business environment and expanding financing options for investors.
The Fourth General Assembly of the Council of Foreign Investors will bring together 75 major international companies operating in ’, Uzbekistan. More than 120 ’ proposals covering areas such as taxation, legislation and land use regulation were presented before the meeting.
After the discussions, officials said a roadmap for reforms would be adopted.
Among the measures expected in the coming weeks is legislation on the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Center ’. Officials said the law was expected before the end of June.
In addition, the revised Special Economic Zones Law and the draft legislation covering alternative investment instruments are also being studied.
The proposed reforms are expected to introduce new mechanisms associated with venture capital and private equity, as well as expand financing options available to businesses and investors.
The forum offers Uzbekistan the opportunity to showcase both investment projects and planned regulatory reforms. The real question for investors will be how much of the discussions taking place in Tashkent’ will ultimately translate into financing agreements, new partnerships and projects.
