Record Growth and Global Interest: Uzbekistan Energy Week 2026 Delivers Outstanding Results

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Record Growth and Global Interest: Uzbekistan Energy Week 2026 Delivers Outstanding Results

UEW 2026

The 28th Uzbekistan Energy Week – UEW 2026, bringing together a series of leading exhibitions and conferences for the fuel and energy sector, was successfully held from 12 to 14 May 2026 at the CAEx Uzbekistan Exhibition Centre.

The event was organised by the international exhibition company Iteca Exhibitions and its partners ICA Eurasia Group and Congresses of Central Asia – CCA, with the traditional official support of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JSC Uzbekneftegaz.

The scale and significance of Uzbekistan Energy Week 2026 were reflected in its comprehensive coverage of the industry's key sectors, including:

Exhibition component

The 28th International Oil & Gas Exhibition – OGU 2026
The 19th International Exhibition on Energy, Energy Saving and Alternative Energy Sources – Power Uzbekistan 2026
The specialised section Green Energy-Saving Technologies of Central Asia – GETCA 2026

Business programme

The business programme was united under the umbrella of the Uzbekistan Energy Forum, held under the theme: «New Energy: Innovation, Sustainability and Regional Cooperation». The Forum programme included:

The 28th International Oil & Gas Conference
The 6th International Energy Conference
The Youth Energy Section

The programme also featured VIP tours for official delegations and distinguished guests, an official reception for participants of the Week, and numerous activities for young professionals in the oil and gas sector organised under the auspices of JSC Uzbekneftegaz.

This year, Uzbekistan Energy Week achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest participation figures since its inception. The number of exhibiting companies increased by 25% to reach 658 companies from 37 countries, including Austria, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Republic of Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uzbekistan.

The number of international exhibitors reached 544, representing a 37% increase compared to UEW 2025. Exhibition space expanded to 13,500 square metres. The exhibitions attracted 13,278 unique visitors from a total of 17,925 visits, while the Forum’s business programme brought together 1,877 delegates, 140 speakers and moderators, and featured 16 sessions, further reinforcing UEW’s position as the region’s leading strategic platform for the energy industry.

Particularly notable was the substantial growth in high-level international engagement. The number of B2G and B2B meetings conducted by the Ministry of Energy and JSC Uzbekneftegaz with international institutions and leading global companies more than doubled, increasing from 66 to over 140 meetings.

The event’s high standing was once again demonstrated by the participation of leading international companies as sponsors and partners: Lead Sponsor – Acwa; Platinum Sponsor – Huawei; Gold Sponsors – Masdar, Rosatom, VEMA S.A.; Silver Sponsors – Burservis, INTI; Bronze Sponsors – ABS Elektro, Honeywell, ILF Consulting Engineers, UzAssystem; Brand Partner – ROSEN; Partners – Curtis, ODAS Enerji CA, SLB, Topsoe.

National and collective pavilions were presented by the Republic of Belarus, China, Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Russia and Türkiye.

The timely and highly relevant themes addressed during Uzbekistan Energy Week generated significant media attention. The event was covered in more than 300 publications across official websites and social media channels of governmental and international organisations, diplomatic missions, major companies, and 37 leading domestic and international media outlets. Total social media reach exceeded 5.95 million views.

The importance of the exhibitions and their role as the industry's leading professional platform is best reflected in the feedback received from participants and guests.

Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan:

– Uzbekistan Energy Week is a significant event. It is not merely an exhibition or a conference — it is a working platform where partnerships are formed, agreements are concluded, technologies are presented, and investors discover real opportunities. Our objective is clear: to position Uzbekistan not only as a growing energy market, but as a reliable, modern and integrated energy partner both within the region and beyond. I am confident that Uzbekistan Energy Week will continue to generate new initiatives, strengthen international cooperation and support the development of a modern, reliable and sustainable energy system.

Bobur Tuganov, Deputy Head of Department, JSC Uzbekneftegaz (Uzbekistan):

– For Uzbekneftegaz, OGU represents a long-standing international platform and trusted partnership, enabling us to engage directly with companies, discuss current industry issues, and share our expertise and achievements. The exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to raise our profile, expand international cooperation and negotiate with new foreign partners amid ongoing reforms and increasing market openness in Uzbekistan. We intend to continue supporting and expanding our participation in OGU, particularly as the number of international companies attending the exhibition continues to grow each year.

Golib Kholjigitov, Director of Government Relations, Acwa (Uzbekistan):

– Acwa is one of the largest investors in Uzbekistan’s energy sector, and participation in events of this scale is strategically important for us. Our partners, suppliers and manufacturers are all gathered here — these are real relationships, not merely business contacts. Seeing so many suppliers and manufacturers in one place sends a strong signal not only to Uzbekistan but to the entire region: Uzbekistan is becoming a regional leader in renewable energy. A complete ecosystem is taking shape here — encompassing solar energy, wind power, energy storage systems and green hydrogen. Major international players are coming not only to sell their products, but also to establish production facilities whose impact will be felt for many years to come. We will certainly participate every year — the organisation is of the highest standard.

Franco Mortali, Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Asia, Valvitalia (Italy):

– OGU is a vibrant and highly engaging exhibition. This is our first participation, and in just a few days, we have met numerous important clients, which represents tremendous value for Valvitalia. The results exceeded our expectations. In addition to Uzbek partners, we met representatives from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries — the exhibition truly brings the entire region together. While we operate in mature markets such as the Middle East and Europe, Central Asia is undoubtedly one of our priority regions for the coming years. We are already planning our participation next year.

The overall results of Uzbekistan Energy Week 2026 clearly demonstrate that the event continues to strengthen its position as the leading strategic platform for dialogue between governments, businesses and international partners across the fuel and energy sectors of Central Asia and the wider Eurasian region.

Applications are now open for participation in UEW 2027, which will take place from 12 to 14 May 2027. For participation enquiries, please contact:

OGU Project Director: Lola Ziyautdinova — +998 71 205 18 18, oilgas@iteca.uz
Power Uzbekistan Project Director: Mariya Kuzmenkova — +998 71 205 18 18, power@iteca.uz
Conference Producer: Nodirbek Turabekov — +998 71 205 18 18, nodir.turabekov@iteca.uz

Event Websites: oilgas.uz | power-uzbekistan.uz | energyforum.uz | getca.uz