Uzbekistan to Host the Region’s Premier Venture Event — CEVF 2026 Comes to Tashkent

Tashkent is poised to become a pivotal hub for the global venture ecosystem, as the Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026) is scheduled to occur in Uzbekistan’s capital next spring. This forum is acknowledged as the primary venue for transactions and discussions among investors, startups, and corporations throughout Central Eurasia.

This announcement follows the signing of a memorandum during the Startup & Venture Summit at ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2025. The event will be organized by MOST Holding and IT Park Uzbekistan, with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan — the nation’s foremost platform for startups and digital initiatives — participating as a partner and co-organizer.

“It is a great honor for us to host CEVF 2026 in Tashkent. At IT Park Uzbekistan, our mission is to integrate the country into the global innovation ecosystem, and hosting such a major forum is a crucial step in that direction. We are confident that CEVF will become a catalyst for deals, partnerships, and bold ideas that will strengthen Uzbekistan’s role as a center of technological development in the region Central Asia,”

Expanding Regional Impact

Now in its fifth edition, CEVF has already made its mark as the leading event for the regional venture market. In 2026, the forum will venture beyond Kazakhstan for the first time, making its inaugural appearance in Uzbekistan, which signifies the increasing integration of ecosystems and the dedication of Central Asian nations to collaborative growth.

The forum will gather investors, founders, corporate leaders, venture funds, and development institutions. Participants will include prominent figures from the United States, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, all coming together on one stage in Tashkent.

Forum With a Mission

Organized by MOST Holding, CEVF is part of a larger initiative to systematically foster entrepreneurship in the region. Since its inception, the forum has acted as a marketplace where tangible investments occur, with agreements finalized and partnerships established during the event itself.

“CEVF was created as a platform where real investments take place. Even at the earliest forums, deals were being struck on the spot, investment agreements signed, and partnerships formed. We are certain the same energy will unfold in Tashkent.”

Uzbekistan is currently one of the most vibrant ecosystems in the region, attributed to the systematic initiatives of IT Park Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Digital Technologies. We recognize significant potential for new growth and the integration of Central Asia into the global market. We are excited to host our forum in Uzbekistan and are confident it will emerge as a new hub for investors and entrepreneurs from around the world,”

A Milestone for Central Asia

CEVF 2026 in Tashkent will not only uphold the forum’s legacy but also signify a new milestone in the advancement of the regional venture market. This event will enhance Central Asia’s position as an expanding investment cluster and generate new growth opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors.