Tashkent Becomes a Global Capital Hub: TIIF 2026 Will Bring Together Investors Managing $42 Trillion in Assets
From June 16 to 18, Tashkent will host the fifth anniversary edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), an event that has evolved over the past five years from a discussion platform into one of the key indicators of investment interest in Central Asia. Even before its official opening, the number of registered participants exceeded 8,316, setting an absolute record in the Forum’s history. Tashkent is welcoming 3,423 foreign delegates from 100 countries, representing the real sector of the global economy.
Forum Theme: Investment Resilience as the New Currency of Trust
The 2026 motto, “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships,” reflects the global capital market’s demand for predictability amid fragmented supply chains and growing geo-economic turbulence.
The Forum’s agenda is built around three dimensions of resilience:
• New Frontiers – entering the markets of geology, critical minerals, green energy, and artificial intelligence;
• New Partnerships – building regional alliances and attracting sovereign capital from the Gulf, Asia, and Europe;
• Resilience – institutional reforms, the rule of law, and a predictable regulatory environment that position Uzbekistan as a long-term investment destination.
Scale of Corporate Participation
The defining feature of TIIF 2026 is its unprecedented concentration of business influence. The combined assets of companies participating in the Forum are estimated at $42 trillion, equivalent to 38% of global GDP.
Behind this figure are decision-makers responsible for launching new industries and directing multi-billion-dollar investment flows. Corporate leaders from 37 countries are arriving in Tashkent, representing companies that shape entire sectors of the global economy.
Finance and Capital
BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Visa, Franklin Templeton, Standard Chartered, Société Générale, Rothschild & Co, London Stock Exchange Group, Bank of China, Halyk Bank, and TBC Bank.
Energy and Resources
Acwa, Masdar, BP, EDF, Air Liquide, Air Products, Petronas, SOCAR, Power China, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Sojitz.
Industry and Manufacturing
John Deere, CNH Industrial, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, XCMG, JAC Motors, Škoda Group, Airbus, Larsen & Toubro, and Elsewedy Electric.
Logistics and Infrastructure
DP World, AD Ports Group, CMA CGM, Groupe ADP, SUEZ, and Veolia.
Technology, Consumer Sector, and Services Meta, VEON, Datavolt, Coca-Cola, Philip Morris International, Ajinomoto, Boston Consulting Group, Alvarez & Marsal, White & Case, and Cleveland Clinic.
Sovereign Capital and Holdings
PASHA Holding, ADQ, Oman Investment Authority, Sirius International Holding, NEQSOL Holding, Çalık Holding, Indorama, and Orascom Investment Holding.
In total, more than 2,780 corporate executives represent the real sector of the economy—1,115 more than last year. The growth of this indicator is traditionally regarded as a key measure of a country’s investment attractiveness.
Political and Institutional Representation
The strong business presence is reinforced by significant political representation. While the Forum hosted 26 government delegations last year, that number has risen to 62 in 2026.
Seven distinguished guests—heads of state and government from Russia, Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan—will participate in the opening ceremony.
The Forum’s significance is further enhanced by the participation of leaders from major international financial institutions, including:
• Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD);
• Dilma Rousseff, President of the BRICS New Development Bank;
• Marek Mora, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank;
as well as senior representatives of the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Eurasian Development Bank, JICA, and the OPEC Fund.
Overall, 372 representatives of international financial institutions and commercial banks are taking part in the Forum.
Unique Content: The Program Has More Than Doubled
The true value of the Forum lies not in the number of guests but in the intensity of its substantive discussions.
This year, the program has expanded from 36 to 79 events, including:
• 34 panel discussions;
• 8 investment pitch sessions;
• 7 major bilateral business forums with the United States, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye, China, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE;
• roundtable discussions;
• dozens of side events.
Topics include the energy transition and nuclear power generation, critical minerals and responsible supply chains, the Middle Corridor, digital governance and artificial intelligence, Islamic finance and sukuk instruments, agribusiness, and food security.
In parallel, the Fourth Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors Council will take place, where representatives of 75 leading international companies will present recommendations for further improving Uzbekistan’s business climate.
A special place in the program is occupied by the Second Exhibition of Uzbekistan’s Investment Potential, showcasing the country’s modern economy through sectors such as:
• geology;
• energy;
• chemicals;
• manufacturing;
• light industry;
• electrical engineering;
• information technologies;
• artificial intelligence.
Instead of a traditional exhibition format, organizers are focusing on interactive engagement and direct dialogue with investors.
Sports Diplomacy
For the first time, the Forum’s business agenda has been expanded with a series of sporting events, allowing high-level networking beyond conference halls.
Silk Road Night Run
The evening race, scheduled for June 16 in New Uzbekistan Park, will feature 3-kilometer and 10-kilometer distances and bring together international investors, local entrepreneurs, and government representatives.
The event is supported by members of the Foreign Investors Council, including Masdar, Çalık Enerji, Crowe, Acwa, Halyk Bank, The Coca-Cola Company, Datavolt, Orascom Investment Holding, Veolia, and ODAS Enerji. Participation is free for TIIF delegates.
TIIF Open Tennis Tournament
Held on June 15 at Olympic City and sponsored by Acwa, the tournament will bring together world-class investors on the tennis court.
International participants include representatives of Rothschild & Co, BlackRock, International Hospitals Group, and Nordic Star Law Offices, alongside leading figures from Uzbekistan’s business community.
The competition will feature men’s singles and doubles categories, including mixed and partner teams.
Global Media Attention
The concentration of capital, political leaders, and international financial institutions has naturally attracted global media attention.
The Forum will be covered by 209 foreign journalists representing 123 media organizations from 41 countries, nearly doubling last year’s media presence.
Among the media outlets covering the event are Bloomberg, Reuters, Nikkei, Euronews, BBC News, CGTN, TRT, and Xinhua, alongside leading national media organizations.
Expected Impact
Investment agreements worth tens of billions of dollars are expected to be negotiated and signed on the sidelines of the Forum.
Although the event lasts only three days, the economic impact of decisions made in Tashkent is expected to be felt for years to come.
TIIF 2026 is becoming a benchmark of investment maturity, and Uzbekistan is approaching this test with record-breaking indicators.
The Tashkent International Investment Forum has been organized by the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan since 2022 and has become the largest investment platform in Central Asia.
The Forum will take place at the CAEx Exhibition Center and Congress Hall Tashkent City.
