INMerge Tashkent 2026: Central Asian Startups Go Global

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — INMerge Tashkent 2026 will bring together Central Asia's leading startups, investors, and technology industry representatives at a single venue on 30 April in Tashkent. The roadshow event, which launched in early 2026 in Istanbul, serves as a vital platform for exchanging expertise, establishing cross-border connections, and transforming promising ideas into tangible projects.

The event is organized by PASHA Holding in partnership with IT Park Uzbekistan and the Fintech Association of Uzbekistan. As part of the program, startups can participate in a competition to present their projects to investors, technology companies, and ecosystem experts. Winners will earn a spot in the INBattle competition in Baku, access to the Founder Network, logo placement on the INMerge website and app, a standard exhibition booth, and full coverage of travel and participation expenses for the international pitch.

Beyond the startup pitches, the program features high-level panel sessions. One session, focused on product design based on the customer journey, will feature moderator Nargis Dustmatova and experts including Kevin Khanda (Uzum and KazanExpress) and Maxim Evdokimov (Bir Ecosystem). They will discuss enhancing user experience and the formation of everyday digital ecosystems.

Another panel, titled "Can Capital Alone Build the Digital Silk Road?", will unite Daler Nodirov (IT Park Ventures), Tugra Musaeva (PASHA Holding), Alim Khamitov (MOST Holding), and Yagiz Karadeniz (DOMiNO Ventures). Participants will examine the digital economy, investment approaches, and strategic factors driving the Digital Silk Road initiative.

The deadline for startup applications is 13 April, while guest registration remains open until April 29. The event will be held at the Congress Hall of the Ministry of Digital Technologies in Tashkent, providing participants with a unique opportunity to expand their horizons and strengthen their positions in the international market.

Application for startups: https://www.inmerge.az/inmerge-tashkent-2026/inmerge-tashkent-2026-startup-apply

Registration for guests: https://www.inmerge.az/registration-form?event=38261133-3a33-423f-9f20-bc62c1afb0b0