Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation​

The EUROUZ is an intenraitonal non-commercial, non-profit, non-government organisation, registered in Brussels (Belgium), with a branch office in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), which is based on the voluntary membership of organisations of any legal form registered within the EU Customs Union and European Free Trade Association countries or those legally registered in Uzbekistan.

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Contact us

Oybek Shaykhov

info@eurouz.com

Registration will close October 25, 2023 at

Event Details

We are thrilled to announce the 1st EU-Uzbekistan Annual Business Meetings in Brussels with the participation of high-ranking representatives of the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union, as well as European companies and investors from throughout the European Union.


Sponsorship Opportunities:

If your organisation is interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, we have various sponsorship packages available that offer excellent visibility and exclusive benefits.

Why should you participate in the 1st EU-Uzbekistan Business Forum?


Besides being a unique possibility to connect Uzbekistan's key officials and business leaders, you will find a multitude of excellent opportunities in a single day without having to leave Europe:


Understand Bilateral Growth: How does strengthening economic and trade ties between the European Union and Uzbekistan impact opportunities for business?


Diverse Investments: Explore sectors from textile to tech in Uzbekistan, presenting vast opportunities for European businesses.


Network & Collaborate: Connect with business leaders, policymakers, and experts. Forge partnerships and share expertise.


Sustainability Focus: Spotlight on ESG & green initiatives for sustainable practices in Central Asia.


Market Insights: Gain knowledge on market trends, regulatory frameworks, and innovative solutions for business success.


Access New Markets: European businesses can tap into Central Asia, while Uzbek enterprises can explore the expansive EU market.

Agenda

October 27, 2023

Morning Sessions

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Event Registration
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening Session: New stage of the EU-Uzbekistan partnership
Jamshid Khodjaev (Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
Klaus Mangold (Board Chairman at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation (EUROUZ) & Chairman, Mangold Consulting GmbH)
Ryszard Czarnecki (Member of the European Parliament)
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel Session 1: Emerging role of Uzbekistan & Central Asia in new global connectivity
Oybek Shaykhov (Secretary General at EUROUZ)
Jasurbek Choriev (Deputy Minister at Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel Session 2: Role of European companies in the development of the Fuel and Energy industry in Uzbekistan
Azim Akhmedkhadjaev (First Deputy Minister at Ministry of Energy)
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Panel Session 3: Financial sector development & privatization of SOEs in Uzbekistan
Golib Kholjigitov (Head at Foreign Investors Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
Kodirjon Norov (Founder of Avesta Investment Group)
12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
Official luncheon

Afternoon Sessions

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Session 4: Integration of Uzbekistan into global trade chains, accession to the WTO and strengthening of the CPFA with the European Union
Badriddin Abidov (Deputy Minister at Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel Session 5: Potential for cooperation in the field of education and human capital development with Uzbekistan
Louis Skyner (Partner at Dentons, EUROUZ Board Member)
Komiljon Karimov (First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan;)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Coffee break
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel Session 6: Green transformation and development of ESG practices - the potential of European-Uzbek interaction
Eleanor Kramers (Managing Director, Montfort Communications Eurasia of Montfort Communications Limited)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel Session 7: Uzbekistan as a new market for transfer of European technologies and outsourcing of IT services
Oleg Pekos (First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies)
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Panel Session 8: The role of Central Asia in the future development of global supply chains in the EU
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing cocktail

Speakers

Jamshid Khodjaev (Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

Jamshid Khodjaev

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Badriddin Abidov (Deputy Minister at Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

Badriddin Abidov

Deputy Minister at Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Azim Akhmedkhadjaev (First Deputy Minister at Ministry of Energy)

Azim Akhmedkhadjaev

First Deputy Minister at Ministry of Energy

Klaus Mangold (Board Chairman at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation (EUROUZ) & Chairman, Mangold Consulting GmbH)

Klaus Mangold

Board Chairman at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation (EUROUZ) & Chairman, Mangold Consulting GmbH

Ryszard Czarnecki (Member of the European Parliament)

Ryszard Czarnecki

Member of the European Parliament

Jasurbek Choriev (Deputy Minister at Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan)

Jasurbek Choriev

Deputy Minister at Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan

Komiljon Karimov (First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan;)

Komiljon Karimov

First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan;

Golib Kholjigitov (Head at Foreign Investors Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

Golib Kholjigitov

Head at Foreign Investors Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Eleanor Kramers (Managing Director, Montfort Communications Eurasia of Montfort Communications Limited)

Eleanor Kramers

Managing Director, Montfort Communications Eurasia of Montfort Communications Limited

Kodirjon Norov (Founder of Avesta Investment Group)

Kodirjon Norov

Founder of Avesta Investment Group

Oleg Pekos (First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies)

Oleg Pekos

First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies

Oybek Shaykhov (Secretary General at EUROUZ)

Oybek Shaykhov

Secretary General at EUROUZ

Louis Skyner (Partner at Dentons, EUROUZ Board Member)

Louis Skyner

Partner at Dentons, EUROUZ Board Member

Sponsors and Partners

Public Organisation / Invited Speaker

This type of registration is available for Government & officials or representatives of public organisations as well as invited speakers/moderators only.

Public PriceComplimentary

EUROUZ members & partners

The discounted tickets are available for EUROUZ members & partner's representatives.

Member Price€120

Standard Admittance

This is general admission participation.

Public Price€240

Media Accreditation

Media representatives accreditation

Public PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

The Merode - Private Members Club
Pl. Poelaert 6, 1000 Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to info@eurouz.com

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