Conference Details and Attendance
More than 200 senior executives from major mining companies will attend the International Congress “Mining of Uzbekistan and Central Asia” in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the beginning of December. The event is scheduled for December 1 and 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tashkent.
According to mininguz.com, the gathering marks the 5th Anniversary International Congress taking place on December 1-2, 2026. The congress assembles over 200 heads of major mining companies from Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including CEOs, CTOs, government representatives, and technology licensors.
Canadian Mining Journal reports that the event is organized by Vostock Capital UK. Presentations will be given by technology and equipment leaders, government officials, and independent consultants.
Investment Projects and Regional Topics
The conference will feature discussions on investment projects, mine modernizations, resource diplomacy, and regional challenges. Over 30 major investment projects will be highlighted, including the construction of mining complexes, modernization efforts, capacity expansion, and the development of new deposits.
Topics include the exchange of experience among key mining companies, discussion of major investment projects for construction and modernization, development of new deposits, and enhancing efficiency. The event features a dialogue on "Resource Diplomacy and the Geopolitics of Subsoil Assets" among mining industry leaders of Uzbekistan and Central Asian nations.
Special focus areas include the technological ecosystem of the mining sector, artificial intelligence improving operational efficiency, industrial waste processing, maintenance services, and small enterprises. More than 50 speakers and panellists, including project developers, regulatory authorities, and top industry experts, will participate.
Confirmed Speakers and Officials
Confirmed speakers include Gulbahor Tojimirzayeva, chair of the Association of Metallurgy of Uzbekistan; Zehra Zeynep Dereli, general director of ODAŞ CA; and Leyla Keser, chair of TETHYS Gateway Trading.
VIP guests and speakers include Timur Khikmatullaev, Director of Department at the Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex; Gulvira Shaimerdenova, Director of the Department for Relations with Government Bodies; and Qarmet Shaxnoza Abdullayeva, Leading Engineer at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex.