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.

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