Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum
Uzbekistan Launches the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum to Anchor Central Asia’s FinTech Future
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan and GFTN launch the inaugural Forum in Tashkent, 24–26 August 2026, supporting Uzbekistan’s ambition to become the region’s FinTech capital.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a not-for-profit entity established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, today announced the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum, to be held in Tashkent from 24 to 26 August 2026 at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) and the Islamic Civilization Centre. The Forum is Uzbekistan’s premier convening platform for finance, innovation, and policy, bringing together leaders and decision-makers while positioning the country as Central Asia’s anchor for FinTech.
Under the leadership of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the country has built one of the region’s most dynamic FinTech environments, supported by a population of more than 37 million people, a large share of whom are under the age of 30, digital adoption nearing 70 percent, and a fast-growing ecosystem of firms. That momentum is now formalised under Presidential Decree which guides the sector toward 2030 targets of US$1 billion in foreign investment, 5,000+ professionals trained, 200+ licensed market participants, 100 startups graduating incubation, and the piloting of digital currencies and stable tokens.
The Forum is anchored in the theme of Al-Jabr, the Arabic concept of “bringing parts together” that gave the world algebra, a nod to Al-Khwarizmi, the ninth-century mathematician from Khwarezm in present-day Uzbekistan. In that spirit, the three-day convening is built around five pillars: open banking, digital assets and stablecoins, cross-border payments, Islamic finance, and innovation and investment. Co-hosted with Ant International and joining GFTN’s global network alongside the Singapore FinTech Festival, the Point Zero Forum (Zurich), GFTN Forum Japan and the Black Swan Summits, it will bring together heads of state, central bank governors, development institutions, investors and founders from across Central Asia, the GCC and beyond.
About the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum
Uzbekistan’s annual flagship FinTech convening, co-hosted by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and the Global Finance & Technology Network, connecting policymakers, regulators, investors and founders to shape Central Asia’s next financial corridor.
Source: https://cbu.uz/ru/press_center/releases/3975951/
More information on the organizers’ website: https://www.silkroadfinancetechnologyforum.com