Central Asia Aviation Summit #6: Uzbekistan
Meet the Right People
Be introduced to leading international experts, major air transport industry players, lawyers and financiers.
Over 500 high-level business meetings and negotiations
Discover the Trends
Gain a feeling for the future trends in Eurasian market, learn how the industry has mastered the crisis: solutions, synergies and opportunities.
More than 50 international agreements signed during the summits
Cooperate to Succeed
Be introduced to innovative ideas which broaden horizons and challenge stereotypes. Respond to constructive cooperation between companies within the region.
50+ international high-level speakers
Conference Description
The Central Asia Aviation Summit series has already witnessed considerable success with previous conferences held in Tashkent and Astana, highlighting the immense potential of the aviation sector in Central Asia. Now, we extend our invitation to aviation professionals, industry experts, and stakeholders to participate in this important event.
The economic growth and unique geographical conditions of Central Asian nations present significant opportunities for the development of civil aviation. From transit passenger flows to cargo transportation and e-commerce, the region offers lucrative avenues for growth.
The liberalization of air transport in Central Asia in the early 2020s has ignited a remarkable transformation, with the region's air transport market now showcasing sustained double-digit growth across all Central Asian countries. Innovative new airlines are rapidly maturing, building efficient networks, and enhancing infrastructure to meet rising demand. Airports across the region are undergoing ambitious modernization, while visionary plans for new airport construction in strategic locations promise even greater connectivity. This dynamic, fast-growing market offers unprecedented opportunities — making it the perfect time to engage, explore, and gain invaluable first-hand insights at the upcoming Central Asia Aviation Summit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the future of aviation in Central Asia.
Five-country forecast for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Passengers carried by nationally registered airlines.
2025 actual
31.7M
airline passengers
2035 base case
58.9M
airline passengers
35.8M forecast for 2027≈6.4% annual base-case growth
Regional passenger forecast
Million passengers
2025 actual2027–2035 estimates
Country outlook
Million airline passengers, 2025 → 2035
2025 actual2035 scenario
Kazakhstan
15.4 → 26.3
UzbekistanHost country
11.1 → 24.0
Kyrgyzstan
1.8 → 3.7
Turkmenistan
2.2 → 3.0
Tajikistan
1.2 → 2.0
What will drive growth
$5.1B
airport projects to 2035
335.7 kt
airline cargo in 2025
21%
low-cost seat share
7.7%
annual capacity growth, 2015–2025
Infrastructure to watch, 2027–2035
KazakhstanRunway upgrades
UzbekistanNew Tashkent hub, phase I for 20M passengers
KyrgyzstanManas and Osh renewal, EU market access
Sources: EDB 2026, national aviation regulators, Airbus, Boeing, EBRD. 2025 figures are actual; 2027–2035 figures come from an indicative model. Airline passengers are counted differently from passengers handled by airports.
- Jamoliddin NazarovHead of the Air Transport Department, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Michael Stanton-GeddesDirector of Economics & Competition, ACI Europe
- James JohnstoneSenior VP, Aviation, Marsh Specialty
- Michael SimionescuHead of Growth & Partnerships for AirAsia Group
- Jason SutcliffeRegional Marketing Director — MEA&CA, Rolls‑Royce
- Ozan PenekliogluVP of Sales & Marketing, Aviation, Technology, Strategic Leadership, Ph.D. in Marketing, Turkish Technology
- Gwenaele MonboissetSenior VP Airlines, Central & Eastern Europe, Amadeus
- Mikhail BaryshnikovCSO, Centrum Air
- Zhasur PulatovDirector of Tashkent International Airport
- Dmitriy MartynenkoCommercial Department Director, Air Marakanda
- Meruert ZholdybaevaGeneral Director, Aktau International Airport
- Barathan PasupathiCEO, Jazeera Airways
- Ahmad SodikovBusiness Development Manager EMEACA, PROS Holdings
- Andrew CowenChairman, Qazaq Air
- Vinay MalhotraHead of Global Sales, IndiGo
- Mario Antonio EbcimDirector, Commercial Airplane Sales, Eurasia, Boeing
- Vadims FokinsSales Director, Embraer
- Alistair ForbesMarketing Director — Global Leasing, Embraer
- Stephan CastagnettaSenior Sales and Account Executive for Airports, Border Authorities and Ground Handlers, Amadeus IT Group S.A.
- Ilya GutlinCEO, Aerolabs
- Jason SutcliffeMarketing Director, Rolls-Royce
- Jamoliddin NazarovHead of the Air Transport Department, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- David StuddenGlobal Sales & Partnerships Manager, Etihad Aviation Training
- Zhasur PulatovDirector, Tashkent International Airport
- Oybek ShaykhovFounder, EUROUZ & East-West Group
- Bilqis BahariAviation Journalist & Founder, bbaviation7
- Stefano MenetoEconomist Market Specialist, IATA
- Patrick DavisVP and General Manager, Airline Training, Acron Aviation
- Anna GrebenshchikovaAmbassador, Samson Sky
- Boris PadovanChief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Travel in Motion
- Javid K S JafferProgram Manager, Emirates
- Eamonn ForbesChief Commercial Officer, Titan Aviation Leasing
- Igor VozniukSenior VP, FPG Amentum
- Maksim RomanenkoInternational Airport Professional of the Year 2024 (ACI/ICAO), Founder, Aviaton Manager
- Assem DoshikovaHead of HR, Jupiter Jet
- Abul KekilbaevCEO, Petropavlovsk Airport
- Dilya AshirmetovaDeputy Director General — CCO, Aero Nomad Airlines
- Ruslan GabbasovCEO, Karaganda Airport
300+
participants from airlines, airports and regulators
35+
airlines from Central Asia and beyond
21
speakers in the 2026 programme
8+
countries represented
Countries
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇦🇲 Armenia 🇲🇩 Moldova
Meet airline, airport and government decision-makers at your own booth in the conference hall. Choose the package that fits your team.
Start
5,850 €
Booth area from 3×3 m
- 2.5 m booth height
- Branded banner
- Grey carpet on the floor
- Info desk, front side branded (100×100×50)
- 1 table and 3 chairs
Pro
9,900 €
Booth area from 3×3 m
- 3 m booth height
- Maxima system walls, side fascia board with your logo
- 50" TV on the wall
- Brochure stand
- Carpet in the colour of your choice
- Angular info desk, 2 sides branded (100×110×100)
- 1 table, 4 armchairs and 1 bar chair
Custom
from9,900 €
Any size, from 3×3 m
A booth designed and built around your brand. Tell us what you need and we will prepare the design and an individual quote.
Everything in Pro, plus:
- Booth designed to your brief
- Height up to 3.5 m
- Your choice of layout, finishes, lighting and branding
- Individual quote after a short call
Every booth includes
Delegate badges1 badge per 9 m² of booth
Extra team member500 € per additional participant
Event brochureYour logo and company profile
Social mediaMention on our LinkedIn and Facebook
Each of our sponsorship packages is specifically designed to increase your visibility and build brand recognition. Becoming a sponsor will leave a lasting impression on your key targets and deliver results for your organization.
We look forward to working with you to identify the opportunities that align with your objectives.
Register for the summit
−20% for 3+ group
- Unlimited networking: request and arrange meetings through meeting service
- Full conference programme
- Coffee breaks, lunch and evening reception served at the event
* — Free Airline Delegate Pass: the number is limited. Organizer may refuse and/or deny applications for free airline delegate passes. Free airline guest passes are for in-house airline employees only. Any affiliates, GSA, ACMI/charter airline vendors or subsidiaries, such as airline consultants, seconded employees, or any commercial airline-related businesses such as handlers, leasing companies, catering and airport ground services, are not considered direct full-time airline employees and are subject to standard delegate fees.
By choosing 'Send' you agree to the terms and conditions of the Personal Data Processing Policy and Terms & Conditions
Оrganizer may deny to participate without justification.
Airline guest passes are for in-house airline employees only. Any affiliates, GSA, ACMI/charter airline vendors or subsidiaries, such as airline consultants, seconded employees, or any commercial airline-related businesses such as handlers, leasing companies, catering and airport ground services, are not considered direct full-time airline employees and are subject to standard delegate fees.
By choosing 'Send' you agree to the terms and conditions of the Personal Data Processing Policy and Terms & Conditions
Оrganizer may deny to participate without justification.
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Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia.There are so many wonderful reasons why you should visit Tashkent. For many years, Tashkent has been the most important business and cultural center of the country, attracting tourists and businessmen from various countries of the world. Tashkent has a large list of attractions. It will take several days to visit all of them.