The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 (TIF 2026) will take place in Ashgabat on October 1–2, 2026. Organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Finance and Economy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Turkmen Congress, the forum will bring together investors, innovators, financial institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders for one of the region’s most significant investment events. The forum will take place in the year marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, adding particular significance to this major international investment gathering. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Eurasia, Turkmenistan offers a compelling combination of natural wealth, untapped potential, and long-term ambition. With the world’s fourth-largest natural gas reserves, a steadily diversifying economy, and major infrastructure modernization underway, the country is opening new opportunities for partners seeking to participate in its next chapter of growth.
TIF 2026 offers a direct platform to engage with policymakers and business leaders as Turkmenistan expands its global partnerships and advances a new wave of investment opportunities. It is an ideal venue for investment funds, multinational corporations, financial institutions, technology companies, and entrepreneurial ventures looking to connect with promising prospects in one of Central Asia’s most strategically positioned economies.
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Registered delegates come from every corner of the globe
Delegates from 35 countries have registered so far, and the number continues to rise.
The Forum has garnered extensive and overwhelmingly positive feedback from its participants, highlighting its significance in the global investment community.
Lead Principal, Line of Finance Banking Department
“The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025 became an important platform to showcase the country’s economic potential and investment climate. Through panel discussions, case studies, and success stories, delegates gained valuable insights into opportunities in Turkmenistan, while the interactive format fostered dialogue, networking, and future partnerships. ”
President, West London Chamber of Commerce
“At TIF2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the West London Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, creating a corridor for trade, skills exchange, and investment. Starting immediately, B2B support, soft-landing services, and access to 30+ international trade events will fast-track market entry and growth for companies on both sides.”
Country Advisor (Kyrgyz Republic/Turkmenistan), Team Europe Initiative on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia, Expertise France
“The Turkmenistan Investment Forum gathered participants from over 40 countries, underscoring the nation’s commitment to peace, security, and development. Investor interest centered on logistics, connectivity, and green and digital transformation. Turkmenistan seeks innovative partners in high-tech and sustainable sectors. ”
Head of Impact Analysis Group, WifOR Institute
“TIF2025 delivered substance, not just statements. Public and private actors held concrete discussions on using standardized impact measurement as a common language - so investments can be judged not only by returns, but by effects on public health, employment, and economic stability. Coming out of Awaza, we now have a clear vision on the concrete next steps: joint working groups on sustainable investment promotion, pilots to integrate impact KPIs into due-diligence, and a roadmap to make transparent impact reporting routine across projects.”
Head of the Regional Office for Central Asia.
“The forum in Turkmenistan is becoming an important preparatory milestone for a qualitatively new stage in the development of Central Asia. Here, we discuss priorities, build partnerships, and lay the foundation for Central Asia to make its voice heard on the global stage. One of the upcoming global platforms and opportunities for Central Asia to present itself collectively is the 11th World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Congress, which will take place on Hainan Island, China, on October 10–12.”
The organisations whose partnership shapes TIF 2026.
Lee Won-jae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan, visited the Maya Kuliyeva Turkmen National Conservatory, where he met with Vice-Rector Baymyrat Gutlymyradov, vocalist Begench Gayypov and other representatives of the institution. The talks focused on ways to step up cultural exchange between the two countries.
At exchange trading on 9 September, entrepreneurs from India concluded deals with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan to purchase thick licorice root extract worth USD 141,750.00, according to a report on the website of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Tangryguly Atahallyev spoke at a formal reception marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, addressing the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation.
The Secretariat of the multilateral "C5+1" format, which brings together the Central Asian states and the United States, held its regular meeting in Ashgabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
Turkmenistan's cotton harvest campaign will officially begin on September 9, with cotton gins, receiving points, the combine harvester fleet and specialized transport confirmed ready by regional administration heads. The update came during a working meeting held by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow with Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atahallyyev and the hakims of the regions.
Uzbekistan has begun testing the HUMO stablecoin, a digital token pegged one-to-one to the sum. The experiment is set to run for 12 months, according to Yuz.uz.
Medical facilities scheduled to open in Turkmenistan this year have been equipped with German-made equipment and technologies, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said at a meeting with Michael Harms, Executive Director of the German Eastern Business Association, TDH reports.
Trade between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan approached 800 million US dollars in January–July 2026, 18 per cent more than in the same period last year, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamyrat Geldimyradov has said.
