Why Attend
The decisions shaping Central Asia's financial future are made here.
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.
Built by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and GFTN, the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum is a structured platform for closed-door policy dialogue, open ecosystem programming, and the institutional relationships that move markets.
THE OPPORTUNITY IN NUMBERS
USD 40T
Economic corridor spanning 50% of world populationUSD 2.3 B
Valuation of Uzbekistan's first unicorn, Uzum (2026)103 → 200
Licensed FinTech firms to grow by 2030 under Presidential DecreeUSD 58M
Early stage fintech investment in 2024 - up 230x from 2020USD 1 B
FDI target for FinTech startups by 20305,000+
Youth and professionals to be trained in FinTech by 2030Who SHOULD ATTEND
REGULATORS & POLICYMAKERS
Engage in structured, closed-door dialogue with Central Asian peers and global supervisors. Advance CBU's regional leadership mandate on digital assets, cross-border frameworks, and supervisory alignment, in a setting built specifically for institutional exchange.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Understand where Uzbekistan's regulatory environment is heading before it arrives. Build direct relationships with CBU, regional regulators, and the technology providers reshaping the financial infrastructure your institution will operate within.
INVESTORS
Central Asia's fastest-growing fintech market. A USD 1 billion FDI target backed by Presidential Decree. A USD 2.3 billion unicorn. And a CBU with a mandate to bring capital in. The Silk Road Forum is your most direct access point to Uzbekistan's deal flow, government relationships, and ecosystem leadership.
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS
A market of 37 million people, 60% under 30, rapidly adopting digital financial services. A government and central bank actively seeking global technology partnerships. The Forum connects you directly to the banks, regulators, and fintech founders building the infrastructure.
Forum Overview
FinTech Showcase Exhibition
Wednesday 26th August
Investor Hours
Wednesday 26th August