Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum
Unlocking Central Asia's FinTech Value
24 - 26 August 2026 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The annual, policy-led platform through which Central Asia is building its financial future - connecting the region's regulators, institutions, innovators and investors to a USD 40 trillion global economic corridor.
The CORRIDOR OPPORTUNITY
The Forum connects Uzbekistan to one of the world's most consequential, and most underserved, economic corridors.
USD 40 trillion GDP-LINKED TRADE corridor
Home to 50% of
world's population
USD 130 billion fintech market value
~70% mobile internet penetration
ABOUT THE FORUM
Uzbekistan's financial system is entering a structural transition. Digital finance adoption is accelerating. Cross-border connectivity is expanding to new markets. Regulatory frameworks are evolving and becoming interoperable across borders.
The Forum's mandate is clear:
Align domestic stakeholders around policy priorities.
Signal policy clarity and supervisory confidence.
Position Uzbekistan as the regional anchor for financial innovation.
Co-organised by The Central Bank of the Republic Uzbekistan (CBU) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum is a policy-led platform built to shape what comes next.
Co-organised by
Co-hosted by
Strategic Partners
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION LAYER
The rails, what runs on them
Talent & Entrepreneurship Layer
The people to build and run systems
PRIVATE & PUBLIC CAPITAL LAYER
Providing the fuel to accelerate and grow
REGIONAL MARKET & GLOBAL POTENTIAL
The large opportunity available
FAQ
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
ABOUT THE FORUM
Uzbekistan's financial system is entering a structural transition. Digital finance adoption is accelerating. Cross-border connectivity is expanding to new markets. Regulatory frameworks are evolving and becoming interoperable across borders.
Co-organised by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and GFTN, the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum is a policy-led platform built to shape what comes next. Its mandate is clear:
- Align domestic stakeholders around policy priorities.
- Signal policy clarity and supervisory confidence.
- Position Uzbekistan as the regional anchor for financial innovation.
The 2026 DIALOGUE:
Unlocking Central Asia's Fintech Value
Five programme pillars. One shared agenda. Each named for a landmark of Uzbekistan's intellectual and cultural heritage, and each one a building block of Central Asia's financial future.
01
Zarkaynar
Building the Fintech Ecosystem
02
Silk Road Corridor
Connecting Central Asia to the World
03
Saroy
Scaling Digital Finance through Shared Infrastructure
04
Observatory
The New Digital Asset Frontier
05
Madrassa
Supporting the Next Generation
Forum Overview
who attends?
2,000 participants. 30% international - drawn from across Central Asia, ASEAN, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond. Regulators, institutions, founders, investors, and the next generation - together in one place.
Regulators & Policymakers
Financial Institutions
FinTech Founders & Startups
Investors & VCs
Technology Providers
