Tashkent Investment Forum 2026: 8,000 Guests, 99 Countries

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) will convene June 16–18, drawing more than 8,000 participants from 99 countries, according to a presentation delivered to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a preparatory briefing.

Of the total attendees, approximately 3,100 are expected to be foreign guests, including government representatives, officials from international financial institutions, executives of major corporations, and investment fund managers — a composition that positions the forum as Uzbekistan's most high-profile pitch to global capital in 2026.

The three-day program will feature plenary sessions, bilateral meetings, sectoral and regional investment presentations, and deal-signing ceremonies. A dedicated exhibition of Uzbekistan's investment potential will showcase projects across agriculture, industry, energy, information technology, artificial intelligence, chemicals, and electrical engineering.

A separate session of the Foreign Investors' Council under the President is also scheduled, where participants will address investment climate improvements, industrial and technological capacity development, and expanded conditions for both private domestic players and international investors.

The forum is expected to culminate in a substantial package of investment agreements spanning nine sectors: energy, transport, construction, pharmaceuticals, digital technologies, agriculture, and education. Authorities say the resulting projects are projected to generate new employment, boost exports, and accelerate the modernization of regional infrastructure.

Mirziyoyev, in receiving the preparatory presentation, stressed two priorities beyond logistics: rigorous preparation of implementation mechanisms for agreements reached at the forum, and robust post-signing monitoring to ensure commitments are honored — a signal that Tashkent is focused on converting forum momentum into measurable economic outcomes rather than headline figures alone.

The forum has grown significantly since its inception, evolving into what Uzbekistan's government now describes as its principal international platform for showcasing investment opportunities and advancing project partnerships with foreign counterparts.