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Programme Pillar

Zarkaynar: Building the Fintech Ecosystem

In the tradition of Zarkaynar, where four streams of trade converged

Engineering Uzbekistan's fintech growth machine

In the tradition of the historical trading district four streams of trade converged into something greater than any single route - a market, a proof that deliberate design compounds. Uzbekistan's fintech ecosystem has reached an equivalent moment.

103 active companies are operating. A US$50M sovereign venture fund is in formation. An Innovation Hub is being built. A Presidential Decree targets 200 licensed fintechs by 2030. The momentum is real.

But momentum alone is not a machine. The startup-to-market pipeline, capital formation, and talent infrastructure must be engineered deliberately, at pace, and in concert.

International capital gravitates toward markets with domestic depth, not just ambition. The National Fintech Strategy is only realised in the market if the architecture behind it is built with the same intention. This is the pillar where that work happens.

FAQ

Regulators, Central Bankers and Policymakers

Delve into in-depth industry dialogues at the Insights Stage.

Insights Forum

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.

Insights Forum

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.

Insights Forum

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.

Insights Forum

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.

Insights Forum

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.

Questions we will answer

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SANDBOX 2.0 & THE Startup PIPELINE

What is the vision for CBU's regulatory sandbox 2.0 and upcoming Innovation Hub?

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INVESTMENTS

How do we create the right conditions in Uzbekistan to attract regional and global investment?

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Bank-fintech partnerships

How can financial institutions efficiently partner with local and global fintechs to deliver value?