National AI Hackathon 2026 - Grand Final (Tashkent)

Nationwide grand final of the National AI Hackathon, bringing the best teams from all regional stages to Tashkent. Tracks: healthcare, cybersecurity, education, entrepreneurship; winners receive prizes and investment opportunities. Exact December dates TBA.

ICISCT 2026 - International Conference on Information Science and Communications Technologies

ICISCT 2026 — the International Conference on Information Science and Communications Technologies — takes place on 27–28 November 2026 at the Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The IEEE-affiliated conference brings together scientists, researchers and engineers across 11 technical tracks, covering artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, IoT, cybersecurity, photonics and emerging communications technologies. The programme includes keynote sessions, invited talks, panel discussions and networking for the academic and industry community. IEEE members receive a discount on the registration fee. Paper submission and registration details are available on the official conference website.

Traders Fair Uzbekistan 2026

Traders Fair comes to Uzbekistan for the first time, landing at the JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent (Batir Zakirov Street 5-7) on 14 November 2026. Run by FINEXPO/iEvents, the one-day fair gathers the whole trading and fintech ecosystem: retail and professional traders, brokers, introducing brokers, payment providers, exchanges and financial technology companies from Central Asia and beyond. Programme

• Expert-led educational sessions across two dedicated speaking halls, covering stocks, forex, futures, options, crypto assets and investing
• Keynote presentations and expert panels on market structure and risk management
• An interactive exhibition floor with leading regional and international financial brands
• An Insight Hall built for IBs, brokers, fintech companies and B2B partners to run meetings and close deals
• Networking throughout the day, closing with an evening celebration and awards

The fair is aimed at anyone building or investing in Uzbekistan's fast-growing digital-finance sector, and complements the country's other autumn fintech dates such as the Tashkent Fintech International Forum. Registration and ticket tiers are available on the official event site.

Tashkent Fintech International Forum 2026

The Tashkent Fintech International Forum takes place on 12-14 November 2026 at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) in Tashkent. The forum is an international platform for interaction between government, the financial sector and technology business, focused on developing the digital economy, deploying innovative solutions and shaping modern financial infrastructure for the region. Six thematic tracks

1. Artificial intelligence, data and analytics
2. Security and identity management
3. Payments and open banking
4. Fintech transformation and innovation
5. Banking products
6. Digital assets and blockchain technologies

Organisers expect 8,000+ participants across 18,000 m² of exhibition space, with 200+ exhibitors and 30+ events in the programme. The forum is organised by MAXIFORUM together with SAYS.

E-TechExpo 2026

E-TechExpo 2026 is the 5th anniversary edition of Uzbekistan's International Exhibition of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Innovative Technologies, held at Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent on 10-12 November 2026. The exhibition covers electronics, electrical engineering, automation, robotics, control systems and digital solutions, alongside cable and wire technologies and renewable energy engineering (solar and wind). Established in Tashkent in 2022 and organised by Iteca Exhibitions, it has grown into one of Central Asia's reference platforms for hardware, industrial automation and embedded technology. What to expect

• Exhibition floor with electronics manufacturers, automation and robotics vendors, and digital solution providers
• Engineering and industry sessions on Industry 4.0, control systems and smart infrastructure
• B2B matchmaking for Uzbek and international technology companies

Who it is for: hardware engineers, automation and robotics specialists, electrical and energy professionals, distributors, and technology companies looking to enter the Uzbek market. Venue: Uzexpocentre NEC, 107 Amir Temur Street, Tashkent. E-TechExpo 2026 runs alongside other Iteca exhibitions at the same venue during the same dates, making it a large combined industrial and technology week in Tashkent.

InnoWeek 2026 — International Week of Innovative Ideas

InnoWeek 2026, the International Week of Innovative Ideas, runs on 27–29 October 2026 at the CAEx Uzbekistan (Central Asian Expo) exhibition complex in Tashkent. This year's theme is "Advanced Innovations for a Changing World". Organised by the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, InnoWeek is Uzbekistan's flagship innovation forum and exhibition. It brings together scientists, startup founders, investors, corporates and government representatives across roughly thirty formats: international conferences, panel discussions, seminars, roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, and project presentations. Focus areas for 2026:

• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
• Biotechnology and biomedicine
• Green energy and environmental technology
• Industrial engineering and advanced manufacturing

For students and young innovators, the programme includes startup competitions, masterclasses, training sessions and direct meetings with potential investors. Previous editions drew over 15,000 domestic and international participants, including more than 130 foreign delegates from close to 30 countries. A dedicated agenda strand covers scientific and innovation cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia. Free shuttle buses run to the venue from the Uzbekistan Hotel and Do'stlik metro station.

Cyber Security Summit (CSS) 2026 - Central Eurasia

The Cyber Security Summit (CSS) 2026 - Central Eurasia is an annual, in-person conference held on 5–7 October 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, hosted by the National Cybersecurity Centre of Uzbekistan together with Dialogue Events. The summit convenes national security centres, government agencies, cybersecurity solution providers and information-security leaders from across the commercial and industrial sectors of Central Eurasia. Over three days, delegates take part in briefings, technology showcases, networking and business collaboration focused on strengthening the region's cyber resilience. Registration and the full agenda are available on the official summit website.

IT Park GovTech AI Challenge 2026

IT Park Uzbekistan's GovTech AI Challenge invites regional and global startups to bring AI solutions that make public services faster, cheaper, and easier to reach. Applications closed on 23 July 2026; the shortlisted teams pitch at the Demo Day held during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 at CAEx Tashkent (Milliy bog' street 1) on 25 September. Focus areas

• Automating public-sector workflows — applications, document verification, translation
• Predictive, data-driven governance
• Citizen engagement through multilingual chatbots
• Optimising state-owned enterprises
• Closing accessibility gaps for low-digital-access users

Format and prize Three to five finalists compete at the Demo Day. One winner takes US$10,000 and a route into piloting with Uzbek government platforms. Requirements Solutions must be market-ready or close to it, support Uzbek and Russian, comply with Uzbekistan's digital security regulations, and offer an API-first architecture suitable for integration with national platforms. The challenge is administered on the Ignyte platform and appears in the ICT Week programme as the "Ignyte Challenge by IT Park".

AWS Community Day Central Asia 2026 - Tashkent

AWS Community Day Central Asia 2026 comes to Tashkent on 25 September 2026, hosted at CAEx (Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan), Main Hall 1, Milliy bog' street 1. It is organised by the AWS User Group Tashkent and closes out ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 (22-25 September), which runs at the same venue. What it is: AWS Community Days are one-day, community-led conferences where the content is owned and delivered by community speakers, leaders and volunteers rather than by AWS itself. The Central Asia edition is run jointly by the AWS user group communities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Programme: technical sessions, hands-on labs and networking, covering serverless, AI/ML, containers, security, DevOps and cloud architecture. Three session formats are on the agenda - short talks (~25 minutes), full talks (~45 minutes) and workshops (~2 hours). Sessions are delivered in English. Call for speakers: the CFP is open at awsug.uz/cfp and closes on 25 August 2026, with speaker notifications to follow. Organisers say they are looking in particular for sessions with practical value - ideas, approaches and insights attendees can apply directly at work. Supporters listed by the organisers include AWS, IT Park Uzbekistan, EPAM and Startup Choyxona. The detailed agenda and attendee registration have not been published yet; the start and end times above are indicative pending the official schedule. Contact and updates: awsug.uz, hello@awsug.uz.

Startup World Cup 2026 — Uzbekistan Regional Final (Tashkent)

The Startup World Cup holds its first-ever Uzbekistan regional final in Tashkent on 24 September 2026, at CAEx (Central Asia Expo) as part of ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026. Powered by Silicon Valley's Pegasus Tech Ventures and organised locally by Don'tSettle, the regional final puts founders on a 950-seat main stage alongside keynotes, investor matchmaking and panel discussions. Prize The regional winner receives airfare and entry to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on 6 November 2026, where startups compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize. Additional partner awards are also available. Who can apply

• Incorporated tech startups from pre-seed to Series A, from any country and any vertical
• At least one team member able to pitch in fluent English
• Global expansion ambitions

Applications close 31 August 2026. Participation and attendance are free. Startup World Cup has run more than 100 regional events across six continents, each feeding a single Grand Finale.

Global Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026

For the first time, the Global Startup Ecosystem Awards will be held in Uzbekistan. The ceremony takes place on 23 September 2026 in Tashkent as part of ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026, organised by IT Park Uzbekistan in partnership with StartupBlink, the research company behind the annual Global Startup Ecosystem Index. The awards recognise the world's leading startup ecosystems and the people and institutions building them. Uzbekistan was named StartupBlink's Country of the Year 2026 after the largest single-year ranking jump of any country surveyed, which makes Tashkent a fitting host for the 2026 edition. Programme

• Awards ceremony honouring top-performing global startup ecosystems
• Panel discussions with international ecosystem experts
• Networking with government bodies, investors and startup communities
• Partnership-building sessions between countries and ecosystems

Venue Held within ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 (22-25 September) at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx), Milliy Bog' street 1, Tashkent.

ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026

ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 is one of Central Asia's largest technology, telecom, AI, and digital transformation platforms, held annually since 2004 and dedicated this year to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. The event brings together government institutions, technology companies, international organizations, startups, investors, and industry experts for exhibitions, strategic forums, startup showcases, and networking. When: September 22-25, 2026 Where: "CAEx" Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan, Milliy bog' street 1, Tashkent Highlights:

• 15,000 m² of exhibition space
• 25,000+ expected visitors
• 300+ exhibitors and 200 speakers
• Participants from 51 countries

Supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Registration is open for visitors, exhibitors, speakers, startups, media, and investors.

Digital Bridge: Russia-Uzbekistan IT Business Mission 2026

Digital Bridge is a four-day Russia-Uzbekistan IT business mission taking place in Tashkent on 21-24 September 2026, timed to coincide with ICT Week Uzbekistan. The programme is built around direct contact between technology vendors and their prospective customers: live solution demonstrations, bilateral B2B meetings, and working sessions that produce implementation roadmaps for industry, public administration, and private business. Who takes part

• Russian IT companies looking to enter the Uzbek market
• Uzbek government agencies and sector regulators
• Executives from large technology and industrial enterprises

Organisers The mission is run by the ROSUE Association, VIFORUM, and the Academy of Information Systems, with support from Russia's Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the International Center for Regional Integration. The stated goal is to establish a durable mechanism for transferring advanced technologies between the two countries and to seed joint ventures.

AI Data Center Infra Central Asia 2026

AI Data Center Infra Central Asia 2026 is a two-day industry conference at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent focused on the data-center and AI-infrastructure build-out across Central Asia. The programme brings together operators, cloud providers, telecom companies, hyperscalers, energy and cooling vendors, regulators and investors to discuss what it takes to make the region AI-ready: modern data-center design, AI-optimised compute and networking, power and cooling constraints, connectivity and peering, cloud services, and the investment case for new capacity in Uzbekistan and its neighbours. The event lands at a moment when Uzbekistan has signed agreements to attract more than $6 billion in private AI investment by 2030 and is planning significant new data-center capacity, making Tashkent a natural host for the regional infrastructure conversation.

• Dates: 10–11 September 2026
• Venue: Hyatt Regency Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Format: In-person conference, English-language programme
• Audience: Data-center operators, telecom and cloud providers, infrastructure vendors, investors, and public-sector digital agencies

Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum 2026

The inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum comes to Tashkent on 24-26 August 2026, co-hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), the international non-profit established with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. ANT International joins as a co-host. Sessions run across the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) and the Islamic Civilization Centre in Tashkent. Programme pillars

• Zarkaynar — building the fintech ecosystem
• Silk Road Corridor — connecting Central Asia to the world
• Saroy — scaling digital finance through shared infrastructure
• Observatory — the new digital asset frontier
• Madrasah — supporting the next generation
• Azimuth — digital Islamic finance, Shariah governance and sovereign capital

The three-day agenda concentrates on open banking, digital assets and stablecoins, cross-border payments, Islamic finance, and innovation and investment. Expected attendees include central bank governors, government officials, development institutions, investment funds, technology firms and financial organisations from Central Asia, the Gulf, Europe and Asia. The forum is positioned around Uzbekistan's target of attracting $1 billion in fintech investment, training 5,000+ specialists and licensing 200+ market participants. Registration is open on the official site.

Agentic Football Cup Tashkent 2026

The Agentic Football Cup comes to Tashkent on 22 August 2026, hosted by the AWS User Group Tashkent at School 21 (Ziyolilar 13, Mirzo-Ulugbek district). Participants build a squad of AI agents, deploy them, and watch them compete against other teams in live-streamed 3D football matches. Strategy is iterated between matches, with AWS solutions architects on hand to help throughout the day. Key details

• Free participation, one-day format (10:30–16:00)
• Register solo or as a squad of three; capacity is capped at 32 teams (96 participants)
• No advanced coding experience and no football skills required
• Prizes include tech gadgets and AWS credits

The Tashkent round is part of the global Agentic Football Cup league, which has run 100+ events worldwide and sends group winners on to compete live at AWS re:Invent.