PROGRAM

OF THE SECOND TASHKENT INTERNATIONAL

INVESTMENT FORUM
27-28th April, 2023 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Day 1 | 27th April, 2023

Tashkent City Congress Hall

Opening of TIIF

12:00 – 14:00 ▶ Plenary session with the participation of H.E. Shavkat

Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
(Main Hall – 1000 persons)
Opening Speech:
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Moderator:
Jonathan Charles, Strategic Communications Consultant
Speakers:
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, President, Islamic
Development Bank
Akylbek Zhaparov - Head of the President’s Administration -
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and
Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates
Márton Nagy, Minister of Economic Development of Hungary
Mohammad A. Abunayyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of
ACWA Power

14:00 – 15:00 ▶ Lunch

Breakout panel sessions

15:00 – 16:30 ▶ Round table:

(simultaneously) «Recession: myth or reality» (Hall Ballroom – 200 persons)
The global economy is experiencing a significant increase in
interest rates, a rapid rise in inflation and price volatility in
commodity markets. Most economists note serious prerequisites
for a decline in economic development. An economy on the verge
of a recession is unpredictable. It is very difficult to predict the
depth of the fall. How long can the economic downturn last?
What can the countries of Central Asia expect? What new
mechanisms need to be created to support investors and
business in general? Is the financial sector ready to support the
real sector of the economy in a downturn?
 Moderator:
Timothy Eun, Managing Director, Trace Capital Holdings
Speakers:
Abdulla Abdukadirov, First Deputy Director General, Strategic
Reforms Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Wolf Laszlo, Deputy CEO, OTP Bank
Nurbek Rayev, CEO, iKapitalist
Marco Mantovanelli, Country Manager for Uzbekistan, World
Bank
Enrico Pinali, Officer-in-Charge, Asian Development Bank,
Uzbekistan Resident Mission

▶ Panel session:
«Trade finance: a look into the future» (Hall 8 – 100 persons)
Trade finance supports approximately 80-90% of global trade
flows. However, there are about $1.7 trillion unfunded
transactions, of which over 40% are SME transactions. Complexity
of transactions and a large number of parties involved, including
banks, export credit agencies limit access to SMEs to funding.
Optimizing the system is vital to the global economy, which
needs to create more than 600 million jobs by 2030. What should
governments and international organizations do to increase
SMEs' access to trade finance tools? What is holding back the
development of trade finance in Central Asia? How can digital
solutions influence the development of trade finance on a global
scale?
Moderator:
Sergey Stanovkin, Head of BBC World News commercial
representatives in Eurasia
Speakers:
Nazeem Noordali, Chief Operating Officer, Islamic Trade Finance
Corporation
Barry Rogers, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Convenient
Capital
Kudratilla Tulaganov, Chairman of the Board, Asaka bank
Ekaterina Galitsyna, Director, Head of the CIS Region, KfW IPEX-
Bank GmbH
Martin Grochal, Trade Head for Czech and Slovakia, Treasury and
Trade Solutions, Citi
Sardor Kholmakhmadov, Executive Director, Structured Trade
and Export Finance, Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen

▶ Panel session:
«ESG – business transformation» (Hall 10 – 130 persons)
According to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence, by 2025, ESG
assets will grow to $50 trillion from about $35 trillion currently.
The ESG agenda in Uzbekistan is just beginning to gain
momentum, mainly in large companies that are preparing to
enter an IPO. At the same time, SMEs are not fully aware of the
benefits of ESG and that the abandonment or lack of attention to
 the ESG agenda may already lead to lost profits and possible
losses in the future. Do you need to transform your business?
What practical effect can a company get from following the
trend? What are the challenges and opportunities for the SME
sector does the ESG transformation bring?
Moderator:
Konstantin Polunin, Partner and Director, Boston Consulting
Group
Speakers:
Matilda Dimovska, Permanent Representative, United Nations
Development Programme
Rashid Pirmatov, Chairman of the Management Board,
Uzmetkombinat
Gabit Musrepov, Partner, KPMG
Charlie Jack, Partner, Hudson Sandler LLP
Adalyat Abdumanapova, Corporate Governance Lead
in Central Asia, IFC
Malika Sharipova, Founder and Director, CARE CSR

▶ Panel session:
«Private investment in infrastructure development»
(Hilton Tashkent 3-4 – 140 persons)
In the modern world, the quality of life of the population and
global competitiveness depend on the quality of infrastructure.
Infrastructure development requires significant investments.
At the same time, the scale, high cost and duration of the
implementation of such projects encourage governments to
attract private investment by creating new tools and approaches
to attract them. Infrastructure investment of 0.5% of GDP can
increase output on average by 1.6%. How to adapt the regulatory
environment to attract private investment in infrastructure?
What government support measures are needed for the
successful implementation of infrastructure projects? How to link
the achievement of the country's urbanization goals with the
development of infrastructure, creating long-term guarantees for
private investors?
Moderator:
Anand Rohatgi, Chief Operating Officer, Synergy Consulting
Speakers:
Peline Atamer, Head of Programme SIPA - Central Asia, OECD
Sarvar Khamidov, Deputy minister, Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade
Rami Ghandour, Chief Executive Officer, Metito Utilities Ltd
Muneer Ferozie, IFC Manager for PPP, Middle East, Turkiye, Central
Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Chahine Boutouila, Head of Veolia Central and Eastern Europe
in Uzbekistan
John Hyman, Senior Investment Adviser, Uzum Market
Baghdad Amreyev, President, Turkic Investment Fund
 ▶ Panel session: (Hall 2 – 100 persons)
Tourism and retail: challenges and opportunities
The tourism sector employs every tenth person on Earth.
Therefore, the period of the pandemic demonstrated to the whole
world the importance of the industry for the global economy.
The tourism sector is associated with almost all sectors of the
economy and society. Nowadays, shopping tourism is becoming
an increasingly relevant component of the tourism value chain.
The hotel and restaurant industry is considered a major
component of hospitality and an important components of
tourist infrastructure.
The development of tourism stimulates the creation of new jobs,
the development of entrepreneurship and investment activity.
What are the opportunities for the development of tourism in
modern conditions? How to maximize the economic and
investment potential of this industry? What is the role of
government in the correct regulation of this direction?
Moderator:
Elena Son, Executive Director, American-Uzbek Chamber of
Commerce
Speakers:
Badriddin Abidov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Investments,
Industry and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ulugbek Azamov, First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Culture and
Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Gabriele Bertini, Director, Tashkent City Mall
Alexis Delaroff, Chief Operation Officer, Accor Group
Rauf Khalilov, CEO, ISR Holding
Hassan Slim, ZARA-Business Unit Director, Cenomi Retail

16:30 – 17:00 ▶ Coffee break

Breakout panel sessions

17:00 – 18:00 ▶ Panel session:

(simultaneously) «Digital money: a look into the future» (Hall 8 – 100 persons)
In the modern world, the concept of money is undergoing
a major transformation that can transform banking, finance,
and even the structure of society.
Digital money can reduce cross-border payments from two to
three days to less than 10 minutes, and reduce transaction costs
from 6 percent of the value transferred to less than 1 percent.
Letters of credit processing time reduced from 5-10 days to less
than 24 hours. In capital markets, distributed ledgers can reduce
the time for clearing transactions with securities from two days
to less than 30 minutes.
 Obviously, digital money has significant economic potential.
What is holding back the development of digital money? What
risks and opportunities do digital assets pose? What ecosystem
for digital assets should governments create? Is the financial
market of Uzbekistan ready for digital transformation?
Moderator:
Timothy Eun, Managing Director, Trace Capital Holdings
Speakers:
Ilkhom Abdugaffarov, Deputy Chairman, Central Bank
of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Cristina Doros, Reginal Director, VISA
Farrukh Abdullakhanov, Partner, Head of consulting, KPMG
Michael Khoi, CEO & Founder, ZoodPay & ZoodMall

▶ Panel session:
«Compact and efficient government for economic
development» (Hall 2 – 100 persons)
Modern means of communication allow business and citizens to
engage with governments more expeditiously, demanding
greater transparency and accountability for the results and
consequences of their activities. Information has become freely
and universally available. The key indicator of the effectiveness of
governments is the speed of their response to external changes,
business demands and citizens. What can business expect from
administrative reforms? How will the dialogue between business
and government be built? How will this affect the investment
climate and economic growth in general?
Moderator:
Jason M. Chung, US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank
Speakers:
Shukhrat Vafaev, Director General, Agency for Strategic Reforms
under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Aziza Umarova, Head of Delivery Unit, Agency for Strategic
Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ezel Agaoglu, General Manager at Coca-Cola Uzbekistan - CCI
Uzbekistan
Kanan Jalilov, Founder and CEO of Trade House of Uzbekistan in
Azerbaijan and AKI INTER GROUP UK LTD

▶ Round table:
«Modern Monetary Policy: Full Employment, Stable Prices, and
Economic Growth» (Hall Ballroom – 200 persons)
Central banks and governments need to carefully adjust their
monetary policy and fiscal policy to maintain the delicate balance
between containing inflation and supporting economic growth.
The current tightening of monetary policy in the countries of the
CA region entails the risk of a liquidity crisis in business, especially
in the SME sector, and negatively affects growth. National
governments must take action to keep financing available to
small businesses and not allow debt repayment costs to rise too
high. How to achieve a balance in the process of curbing inflation
and stimulating SMEs? What effective monetary policy
 mechanisms should regulators apply to ensure price stability,
employment, and economic growth? What are the most effective
measures to curb inflation that countries need to apply?
Moderator:
Alfredo de Angelis (Dino), Senior Managing Director, Gapstone
Group
Speakers:
Atabek Nazirov, Advisor to the Minister of Investments, Industry
and Foreign Trade
Behzod Hamrayev, Deputy Chairman, Central Bank of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
Umid Abidkhodjaev, Director, Institute for Macroeconomic and
Regional Studies
Shokhrukh Khakimov, First Deputy Chairman, Tenge Bank
Antonio Somma, Partner & Director, Whiteshield

▶ Panel session:
«Investments in wind, solar and water energy»
(Hilton Tashkent 3-4 – 140 persons)
The Government of Uzbekistan has committed itself to
generating 30% of all electricity by 2030 from renewable sources.
In this regard, the country creates ample opportunities to attract
private capital, including long-term guarantees for the purchase
of "green" electricity. Investments in the "sun" has already
reached the mark of 8 billion US dollars. What's next? What
investment opportunities will be provided to private investors?
Moderator:
Vitaliy Yakovlev, Managing Partner, KPMG
Speakers:
Anand Rohatgi, Chief Operating Officer, Synergy Consulting
Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Minister, Ministry of Energy of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
Raad AlSaady, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, ACWA
POWER
Abdulaziz Al Hammadi, Chief Operations Officer, MASDAR
Sergiy Melnychenko, Manager, Valmont Company

▶ Panel session:
«Transport connectivity - a driver of economic growth and
international trade» (Hall 10 – 100 persons)
Today, more than 90% of freight traffic in intercontinental trade
between Asia and Europe is carried out by sea. Landlocked
developing countries spend about 18% of their export earnings on
transport services. What should be done by Central Asian
countries to reduce transport costs? What measures are needed
to increase the region's trade with European countries? What
opportunities for private investors does the policy of increasing
interconnectedness between the countries of Central Asia bring?
Moderator:
Shashank Rath, Partner, Synergy Consulting
 Speakers:
Ilkhom Mahkamov, Minister, Ministry of Transport of the Republic
of Uzbekistan
Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the
Organization of Turkic States
Mario Antonio Ebcim, Director, Strategy & Market Development,
Boeing
Kanat Alpysbayev, Managing Director for Western & Central Asia,
Alstom
Mikhail Volkov, Managing Director and Partner, BCG

18:00 – 19:00 ▶ Signing ceremony of investment and trade agreements

(Hall 1 – 100 persons)

Cultural events

20:00 – 22:00 ▶ Reception

DAY 2 | 28th April, 2023

Business breakfast (by invitation)

08:00 – 09:30 ▶ Business breakfast (by The Coca-Cola Company):

«Strengthening the role of women in SME development»
(Hilton City 21 – 50 persons)
According to the McKinsey Global Institute report, if no action is
taken, gender equality in the economy will be possible only after
260 years, and if measures are taken now in at least 95 countries
of the world, then even minimal actions in just 10 years could lead
to GDP growth by 11%. The complete elimination of gender gaps
would allow increasing the global GDP by $28 trillion. It is obvious
that the gender gap is a lost profit for both companies and the
entire state. Uzbekistan sets a goal to increase the proportion
of women in SMEs from the current 25% to 40% within the next
2 years. How is the gender agenda changing in the country and
the world now? What support measures do women need to
develop entrepreneurial talent? What are the challenges and
difficulties they face today on their way to success?
Moderator:
Burçun İmir, Group Sustainability, Communication and CSR
Director Coca-Cola İçecek Bottler Company
Speakers:
Tanzila Narbaeva, Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
Matilda Dimovska, Permanent Representative, United Nations
Development Programme
Alkis Drakinos, Head of Tashkent Resident Office, EBRD
Botir Arifdjanov, Founder, ASTRUM IT Academy, Khan Academy
 Business breakfast (by VISA Company):
▶ «Digitalization of SMEs: Prospects for Development»
(Hilton “Tumbler” – 30 persons)
The introduction of digital technologies in the activities of SMEs
allows them to achieve competitive advantages in the market
and achieve strategic goals. The pandemic has shown that the
integration of digital technologies into business processes, the
transfer of business activity to the Internet have become a
measure for the survival of SMEs. What tools and opportunities is
the IT industry ready to offer to small businesses? How can digital
banks help entrepreneurs digitize the way SMEs work? How to
reduce business costs for the implementation of digital business
solutions? How can the government most effectively support the
digitalization process?
Moderator:
Nargis Dustmatova, FinTech Association Uzbekistan
Speakers:
Robin Butler, Partner, Sturgeon Capital
Céleste Laporte Talamon, Policy Analyst at Global Relations and
Cooperation, OECD
Abdulakhat Kuchkarov, First Deputy Director, IT-Park
Spartak Tetrashvili, Chairman of the Board, TBC Bank
Nurbek Rayev, CEO, iKapitalist

▶ Business breakfast (by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science

and Innovation, IT-park Uzbekistan):
«Education as an area of investment»
(Tashkent 3 – 30 persons)
At present, investments in education can be presented in various
formats from providing loans to equity participation in projects in
the creation of new educational institutions and technologies.
Successful investors in this area understand that education is a
key element for the development of the economy and society
generally. What investments in education can be profitable?
What are the challenges in this area? What is holding back
investment in this sector?
Moderator:
Hikmat Abdurakhmanov, Co-founder, Team University
Speakers:
Khilola Umarova, Minister, Ministry of preschool and school
education of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Zokhri Idris, Managing Partner, Global Asia Consulting
Muzaffar Jalolov, Rector, University Inha in Tashkent
Shahlo Turdikulova, Deputy Minister of Higher Education,
Science and Innovation
Ilya Breyman, Co-founder and CEO, Coursalytics
Makhliyokhon Muksinova, COO for Education, IT-park
Uzbekistan
Breakout panel sessions

10:00 – 11:30 ▶ Round table:

(simultaneously) Round table: (Hall Ballroom – 200 persons)
«Potential of Tashkent as an international financial center:
opportunities and priority steps»
The issue of creating an international financial center in Tashkent
(TIFC) has a fundamental basis in terms of the heritage of the
Republic of Uzbekistan. The ancient cities of the Great Silk Road
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva with their trade infrastructure
were the prototypes of modern international financial centers.
Today, there are more than 130 MFCs in the world, each of which
contributes to the intensification of the investment policy of the
country of location and the solution of urgent problems in the
development of the financial market and business environment.
What key opportunities and benefits does the TIFC project create
for the economy and society of Uzbekistan? How to make
Tashkent a platform for attracting capital, talent and technology
from all over the world? What are the first steps to be adopted to
attract new categories of investors to Uzbekistan?
Moderator:
Alena Dolgova, International Expert, Analytical bureau IFC Digital
Speakers:
Alfredo de Angelis (Dino), Senior Managing Director, Gapstone
Group
Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Founding Governor, Astana International
Financial Center (AIFC)
Ilhom Norkulov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economy and
Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Charles Hirsch, Chief Investment Adviser, Eurostep Limited
Atabek Nazirov, Advisor to the Minister of Investments, Industry
and Foreign Trade
George Paresishvili, Chief Executive Officer, Tashkent Stock
Exchange
Robert Jensen, Managing Partner, Mosaic Financial
Karen Srapionov, Partner, Avesta Investment Group
Andrew Hayes, Managing Partner, Hudson Sandler LLP
Adalyat Abdumanapova, Corporate Governance Lead
in Central Asia, IFC

▶ Panel session:
«Integrated Water Resources Management: Sustainable
Development of Agriculture, Ensuring Food Security in Central
Asia» (Main Hall A – 200 persons)
According to experts, the growing demand for water resources by
2040-2050 will inevitably lead to structural changes in the global
economy. According to the report of the World Meteorological
Organization, by 2050, more than 5 billion inhabitants of the Earth
will experience water deficit to one degree or another. Obviously,
that the lack of water resources will negatively affect the
development of agriculture and food security in general. How can
integrated water resources management help CA countries
 mitigate the risk of water scarcity? What measures need to be
taken for effective implementation of IWRM mechanisms? What
measures will enable the sustainable development of the
agricultural sector?
Moderator:
Matilda Dimovska, Permanent Representative, United Nations
Development Programme
Speakers:
Rahel Boesch, Deputy Head of Mission, Head of Cooperation,
Embassy of Switzerland
Azimjon Nazarov, First Deputy minister, Ministry of Water
Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Igor Alekseev, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting
Group
Chetan Kapoor, Partner, Synergy Consulting
Egor Zhunyaev, Vice President, ACIR Southern Europe
András Sándorfy, Chief Executive Officer, Marton Genetics
Deepak Raina, General Director, Indorama Agro
Aaron Russell, Representative in Uzbekistan, Global Green Growth
Institute

▶ «Justice for business: present and future»

(Hall 10 – 100 persons)
There are various mechanisms that help businesses protect their
interests in litigation, including arbitration courts, national or
international courts. But, as practice shows, not all of them work
effectively and provide justice. Often, bureaucracy and slow
processing of cases hinder business development and lead to
significant costs. How to organize an effective dispute resolution
system for business? What measures can increase the speed of
processing cases in order to reduce costs for business? How the
digital age can affect speed and fairness of disputes resolved?
Moderator:
Diana Bayzakova, Director General, TIAC
Speakers:
Mary-Anne Birken, Former EBRD General Councel
Dilmurod Kasimov, Business-ombudsman, Administration of the
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Willem Douw, Acting Manager for IFC Creating Markets Advisory
projects
Hansel Pham, Partner, White and Case
Anton Konnov, Partner, Allen & Overy

▶ Panel session:
«E-commerce: new perspectives and opportunities»
(Hall 8 – 100 persons)
For manufacturers and distributors of goods, online trading has
greatly simplified life and increased sales. At the same time, e-
commerce forced the participants to adjust their internal
 processes for rapid change. Today, e-commerce is developing by
leaps and bounds, but trends are changing, therefore, it is
important for all participants to understand what will be relevant
and what will not be relevant in the near future. What
development path awaits e-commerce? How will strategies and
business priorities change? What kind of support measures does
the industry need from the state?
Moderator:
Elena Son, Executive Director, American-Uzbek Chamber of
Commerce
Speakers:
Marco Forgione, Director General, Institute of Export
& International Trade
Kevin Khanda, CTO, Uzum Market
Sherzod Shermatov, Minister, Ministry of Digital technologies of
the Republic of Uzbekistan
Irina Kamkhadze, New Business Sales & Business Development
Consultant, OpenWay Group
Michael Khoi, CEO & Founder, ZoodPay & ZoodMall
Diana Ryan, Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead – EAEU/EE,
HP

▶ Panel session:
«Comfort in big cities: investing in urbanization and urban
planning» (Main Hall B – 200 persons)
The growth of urbanization and the high density of buildings in
megacities around the world are forcing governments to
reconsider approaches to urban development, including through
the formation of a new perception of cities adapted to “vertical
urbanism”. Modern convenient cities should have a comfortable
location of residential areas, developed streets and highways, as
well as opportunities for walking and cycling.
How to properly structure the process of development of the
country? How to involve the population of the cities for the joint
development of urban infrastructure? What financing
mechanisms should be developed in order to create an
innovative, highly profitable, comfortable and eco-friendly
environment?
Moderator:
Denis Sokolov, General Director, Commonwealth Partnership
Speakers:
Tugra Gonden, Head of Cushman & Wakefield Turkey
Toni Jorgens, Managing Director, ESP company
Kuba Snopek, Founder, Managing Partner, Direction
Zacharias Ziegelhöfer, Senior Investment Specialist – Water
& Urban, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Sharof Rakhmanov, Deputy Khokim, Khokimiyat of Tashkent city
 ▶ Panel session:
Prospects for deepening economic cooperation of the CIS
countries (Hall 2 – 100 persons)
Economic cooperation between CIS countries has great potential,
but in order to unlock its potential, it is necessary to strengthen
work on developing transport infrastructure, increasing the level
of mutual trade and investment, reducing trade barriers and
exchanging experience and technology. How can the full
economic potential of the region be harnessed? What measures
should countries take to simplify trade procedures? Increase
mutual investments?
Moderator:
Hurram Teshabaev, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Investments,
Industry and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Speakers:
Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of
Uzbekistan
Maksim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the
Russian Federation
Rovnag Abdullayev, Deputy minister of Economy of the Republic
Azerbaijan
Umbriel Temiraliev, Director, National Investment Agency under
the President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
Aziz Aaliev, Chairman, Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund
Davron Vakhabov, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce and
Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Sergei Sinelnikov-Murylev, Rector, Russian Trade Academy
(VAVT) of the Ministry of economic development of the Russian
Federation

11:30 – 12:00 ▶ Coffee break

11:30 – 12:00 ▶ Signing ceremony of investment and trade agreements

(Hall 1 – 100 persons)

Breakout panel sessions

12:00 – 13:30 ▶ Panel session:

Traditional energy: views and prospects
(Main Hall B – 200 persons)
The global energy sector is growing rapidly. And despite that the
energy transition to alternative energy sources is certainly gaining
momentum globally, experts predict that oil and gas will still retain
about 53% of the global energy balance by 2045. Obviously, this will
fuel investor interest in this sector. What are the opportunities for
investors in this sector available in Uzbekistan? How can a business
build a model of its energy supply for the near future?
Moderator:
Alfredo de Angelis (Dino), Senior Managing Director, Gapstone
Group
Speakers:
 Bakhodir Siddikov, Chairman, National Company
"Uzbekneftegaz"
Rovnag Abdullayev, Deputy minister of Economy of the Republic
Azerbaijan
Azhar Iqbal Hussain, IFC Principal Investment Officer for
Infrastructure Projects
Ankit Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Synergy Consulting
Soner Yildiz, Chief Operating Officer, Aksa Energy
Pierre-Paul Antheunissens, General Director EDF Central Asia

▶ Panel session:
«The industrial Internet of Things - a driver of economic
growth» (Hall 8 – 100 persons)
In the modern world, the Industrial Internet of Things is an
industry that combines industry and technology. It allows you to
collect data on the operation of machines, equipment and
production processes in real time. This data is used to optimize
equipment performance, improve performance and conserve
resources. The Industrial Internet of Things is a key driver of
economic growth, as it helps businesses improve productivity and
reduce costs. In addition, it creates new opportunities for creating
innovative products and services.
What are the main economic benefits of the development of the
Internet of Things? How does its development affect productivity,
cost reduction and production efficiency? Which sectors of the
economy have the greatest potential for the development of the
Internet of Things and what benefits can this bring to the
country?
Moderator:
Andrey Beklemishev, Vice President, ICD
Speakers:
Sherzod Shermatov, Minister, Ministry of Digital technologies of
the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mitchell Mobayed, Director Future Tech IOT - AI - Cybersecurity,
Bond Communications
Aset Akhmetov, Founder, Sergek
Yasunori Sakamoto, Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi
Corporation
Leonid Bilecki, Vice President, Digitex
Raj Sandhu, Chief Executive Officer, BIKAL
Shukhrat Mirzaev, Wireless Technology Expert, Huawei
Davron Abdumuminov, Associate Director, Technology
Consulting Group KPMG in Central Asia and Caucasus

▶ Panel session:
«Smart investments: supporting talented youth»
(Hall 10 – 130 persons)
One of the most important investment decisions is to support
talented youth. Young and promising people are the driving force
of society, they are able to solve complex problems and overcome
 the challenges of the future. Investing in talented young people
not only supports scientific and technological progress, but also
creates a more favorable economic environment for the rapid
growth of entrepreneurship and innovation. What incentives do
investors need to increase their investment in developing youth
talent? How to create an effective system of support for youth
talent? How to establish mutually beneficial cooperation between
the real sector of the economy and youth? In what sectors of the
economy is this cooperation most in demand?

Moderator:
Jason M. Chung, US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank
Speakers:
Dilnozakhon Kattakhanova, Deputy Director, Agency for Youth
Affairs
Muzaffar Jalolov, Rector, University Inha in Tashkent
Zokhri Idris, Managing Partner, Global Asia Consulting
Alex Dolinskiy, Founder and Head of University Relations
Coursalytics

▶ Panel session:
«Transformation of corporate governance in companies with
state participation, “quick steps” for development»
(Main Hall A – 200 persons)
One of the main challenges for state-owned companies is the
need to improve corporate governance and bring it into line with
international standards. Proper corporate governance is not only
an excellent tool for reducing risks and ensuring the transparency
of a company's activities, but also the most important factor
determining its competitiveness and ability to attract
investments, both internal and external. What measures should
the government of Uzbekistan take to increase the volume of
investments in state-owned companies? Privatize not transform –
where to put a comma? How to create an effective system for the
transformation of state-owned companies? What transformation
mechanisms and tools are the most effective?
Moderator:
Peter Briggs, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsial
Speakers:
Shukhrat Vafaev, Director General, Agency for Strategic Reforms
under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Alexander Ikonnikov, Chairman, Supervisory Board, Independent
Directors Association
Eriks Ciguzis, Head of Central Asia, Partners in Performance
Akmalhon Ortikov, Director, State Asset Management Agency
of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mikhail Turetsky, Partner, Co-Head of Eastern Europe and Central
Asia Practice, Latham & Watkins
Aleksander Shevchuk, Chief Executive Officer, Association
of Professional Investors`
 ▶ Round table:
«Quality investments for agriculture»
(Hall Ballroom – 200 persons)
Modern agriculture requires the widespread introduction of
innovative technologies in the production process. Therefore,
countries attract a significant amount of investment in scientific
and technological development, modernization of production
facilities and staff training. Investments in this sector are
designed to improve the quality of life of the rural population,
ensure the creation of new jobs and improve the environmental
situation in the countryside. What measures should the
government take to use the agricultural land of Uzbekistan as
efficiently as possible? What projects for private investment are
we waiting for in this sector?
Moderator:
Dan Patterson, Director, Silverleafe
Speakers:
Aziz Voitov, Minister, Ministry of agriculture of the Republic of
Uzbekistan
Charlotte Adriaen, EU Ambassador in Uzbekistan, European
Union
Steven Nadherny, Vice President, CNH Industrial
Sergey Stefanov, Commercial Director CIS & Turkiye, Valley
Irrigation - A Valmont Company
Wang Jian, Chairman and co-founder, BGI group
Peter Sachse, Vice President, John Deere
Suvra Chakraborty, Director, AMC Overseas FZE

▶ Pitch session:
Investment potential of the regions of Uzbekistan
(Hall 2 – 100 persons)
Modern Uzbekistan is a leading industrial state in the heart of
Central Asia, ensuring stability and economic development of the
region as a whole. Within the framework of this session,
14 representatives of the regions of the country will present the
investment potential of each region with a proposal for specific
projects for investment.
Moderator:
Murat Mirzaev, Director General, Investment Promotion Agency
Speakers:
14 Representatives of the regions will make pitch presentation
about investment potential of the regions of the Republic of
Uzbekistan

13:30 – 15:00 ▶ Lunch

Breakout panel sessions

15:00 – 16:00 ▶ Panel session:
(simultaneously) Modern industry of construction and building materials
(Hall 10 – 130 persons)
The modern industry of construction and building materials is a
dynamically developing sector of the economy. However, new
technologies and external crises impose on the entire industry
the need to change the way it works in everything. In the near
future, the construction industry will increasingly focus on "green"
standards and technologies aimed at respect for resources,
housing safety and creating a comfortable living environment.
How to transform the construction and building materials
industry to rapidly changing trends? What reforms in these areas
are planned in Uzbekistan? What are the opportunities for
investors in this area in Uzbekistan?
Moderator:
Toni Jorgens, Managing Director, ESP company
Speakers:
Hurram Teshabaev, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Investments,
Industry and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Shokhpur Gulturayev, Deputy Chairman, "Uzsanoatkurilishbank"
Sherzod Hidoyatov, First Deputy Minister of Construction
and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic
of Uzbekistan
Pang Shengjian, General Director in Uzbekistan, Shanghai
Construction Group
Vladimir Ivanov, Founder, ECM Group, Germany

▶ Panel session:
Investment potential of textile, leather and silk industry
(Hall 8 – 100 persons)
The textile, leather and silk industries are important sectors of the
economy that have great investment potential. These industries
produce a wide range of products, including textiles, clothing,
footwear, accessories, leather goods, etc. Each of these industries
has its own characteristics, but they all have a common
importance in the economic development of Uzbekistan. What
opportunities for investors do these industries offer in the
country? What support measures are needed for the
development of these industries? What opportunities for
intersectoral cooperation should be developed?
Moderator:
Aziza Umarova, Head of Delivery Unit, Agency for Strategic
Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Speakers:
Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Ilkhom Khaydarov, Chairman, Uzbekistan Textile and Garment
Industry Association
Dan Patterson, Director, Silverleafe
 Farhod Nurmuhamedov, Deputy Chairman of the Board,
"Uzcharmsanoat" Association
Aleksandr Pimenov, Technical Director, Siltraco SL

▶ Panel session:
Chemistry: a look into the future
(Main Hall B – 200 persons)
Today, the chemical industry strives to strike a balance between
sustainability and profitability. Investors choose brands that strive
to minimize the negative impact on the environment, protect
health and natural resources or improve living conditions for the
population. Therefore, the issue of environmentally friendly
chemical products goes to a qualitatively new level.
The chemical industry faces the challenge of meeting these
requirements and delivering high-quality, environmentally
friendly products. What action should governments take for
qualitative ecological transformation of chemical enterprises?
What are the opportunities for investors in the chemical sector of
Uzbekistan? How a green agenda in the industry can affect the
investment attractiveness of the industry?
Moderator:
Prakash Kejriwal, Chief Executive Officer, Indorama Corporation
Speakers:
Haiyang Long, Chairman of the Board, China National Chemical
Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven, LTD
Fakhritdin Abdurasulov, General Director, Uzbekistan GTL
Evgeniy Korzhikov, Chairman, Association “Uzkimyosanoat”
Filippo De Pace, CEO, CC7 Europe

▶ Panel session:
Banking and finance: new horizons
(Main Hall A – 200 persons)
The banking and financial sector is the foundation of economic
development in all countries of the world. Acting as a center for
the accumulation of funds and their subsequent distribution, it
ensures the stability of the financial system as a whole. In recent
years, Uzbekistan has carried out significant reforms in this sector,
including the liberalization of the foreign exchange market,
systematic work continues on the privatization of state-owned
banks, conditions are being created for the development of
digital platforms, and the quality of customer service has
significantly increased. At the same time, modern realities require
more dynamic reforms and development of the banking and
financial sector. What steps should the regulator take? What
opportunities for investors will be opened by reforms in this
sector? How to improвқ ve the availability and quality of financial
services by implementing GovTech?
Moderator:
Oksana Borisova, Partner, KPMG
Speakers:
 Massimiliano Merlini, Managing Director and Partner, Lead of
Technology and Digital Advantage, Boston Consulting Group
Talgat Ayupov, Chairman of the Board, Tenge bank
Bobokhon Abdullaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Board, Apex
Bank
Spartak Tetrashvili, Chairman of the Board, TBC Bank
Yulia Rusanova, Investment Officer - Financial Institutions
& Syndication, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

▶ Round table:
«Trade Connect Central Asia+ Program Partners Round Table»
(Hall Ballroom – 200 persons)
Considering the high potential of international trade in the region
and to achieve the vision as a leading provider of trade solutions
for OIC Member Countries, the International Islamic Trade Finance
Corporation (ITFC) has designed the Trade Connect Central Asia+
(TCCA+) as its flagship program in the Central Asia Region,
targeting Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
The program is being finalized to achieve inclusive economic
growth, regional economic cooperation and promote trade,
among the OIC member countries in Central Asia and with the rest
of the world.
The Trade Connect Central Asia+ Partners Roundtable Session is
aimed to present the Program to the existing and potential
stakeholders and highlight its targeted impact and outcomes on
the trade flows, not only within the region but also with the other
regions in the world. The objective of the session is to present Trade
Connect Central Asia+ Program to potential partners and
stakeholders while seeking their technical and financial support for
the program, which will eventually optimize the expected
developmental impact.

▶ Panel session:
«The role of healthcare insurance in the development of health
care» (Hall 2 – 100 persons)
In the modern world, healthcare insurance has become an
integral part of the healthcare system and a key tool ensuring the
availability and quality of medical services. Best practice shows
that the introduction of healthcare insurance significantly
increases the duration of the populations’ lives, which can lead to
increased productivity and reduced costs for the treatment of
diseases. Involving the private sector in financing the population's
costs of treatment reduces the burden on the budget.
In general, the coverage and accessibility of medical services for
the population is significantly increasing. What measures does
the government of Uzbekistan need for the speedy introduction
of insurance medicine in the country? What opportunities will
healthcare insurance open for business and the population? How
will the healthcare system change with the introduction of
compulsory healthcare insurance?
Moderator:
Tadzio Schilling, CEO, Association of European Businesses-AEB
 Speakers:
Amrillo Inoyatov, Minister, Ministry of Health of the Republic
of Uzbekistan
Dr Asheena Khalakdina, WHO Representative and Head
of WHO Country Office in Uzbekistan
Ulugbek Egamov, Director, Director of the Agency
for Pharmaceutical Industry Development
Wang Jian, Chairman and co-founder, BGI group
Zafar Vakhidov, Partner, Vakhidov & Partners

16:00 – 17:00 ▶ Signing ceremony of investment and trade agreements

(Hall 1 – 100 persons)

Cultural events

18:30 – 20:00 ▶ Reception