ACTIVITIES AND FAIRS

Activities and Fairs in 2026

SEPTEMBER 23

On September 23, the seminar “Doing Business in Uzbekistan 2026”, organized by CIUZ Member EY in collaboration with CIUZ, was held at the Chamber’s offices, with the participation of over 20 companies from different sectors. Following an introduction by President Veronesi on business opportunities in Uzbekistan, the EY China & CIS Desk and EY Uzbekistan teams provided insights into the legal, tax and compliance aspects of entering the Uzbek market, as well as the support and financing tools available to Italian companies. Finally, Founding Member Toscana Nastri shared its twenty years of experience in Uzbekistan, providing a concrete example of doing business in the country.

JUNE 24

On June 24, the annual gathering for CIUZ Members and Board Representatives took place. On the occasion of the celebrations of St. John the Baptist in Florence, CIUZ was welcomed at the Honorary Consulate of Uzbekistan by Consul Leonardo Comucci for a lunch and a cultural afternoon dedicated to Uzbekistan. The programme included a presentation of the novel “Anche se proibito” by Giulio Ravizza, recounting the extraordinary story of Igor Savitsky, the Soviet artist and collector who saved countless avant‑garde artworks from censorship. These works are now exhibited at the State Museum of Karakalpakstan in Nukus, which he directed for twenty years until his death in 1984.

JUNE 16-19

On the occasion of the fifth edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), held in Tashkent from June 16 to 18, CIUZ organised a business mission for its member PEG – Progetti Europa & Global SpA. During the mission, PEG met with senior management representatives of UzTransGaz, engaging in promising discussions on potential future projects. A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between PEG and the Design Institute of UzKymioSanoat. On June 19, an additional meeting was held for Misano at Uzmetkombinat.

JUNE 9-11

From June 9 to 11 in Tashkent, the first edition of Italian Food Days took place, an initiative organised by the Italy Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (CIUZ) with the aim of promoting new collaboration opportunities between Italian companies and Uzbek operators in the agri‑food, agri‑tech and food‑processing sectors. Activities began on June 9 with two introductory meetings with the Embassy of Italy in Tashkent and with the Uzbekistan Food Industry Association (UFIA). Participating companies had the opportunity to present their activities and expertise, initiating a concrete dialogue with institutional representatives and with the local food‑industry sector.
On June 10 and 11, the central programme of Italian Food Days took place, with the participation of Gisal S.r.l., producer of machinery and plants for the food industry, Cogefrin S.p.A., specialised in logistics and shipping services to CIS countries, and SARBA International S.r.l., active in the export of Italian agri‑food products. At the Azimut Grand Hotel in Tashkent, CIUZ organised structured B2B meeting agendas with selected Uzbek operators, aimed at fostering the creation of new commercial partnerships, identifying investment opportunities and deepening mutual market knowledge. On June 11, the delegation also took part remotely in the event “Italy Meets Uzbekistan”, promoted by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti in collaboration with CIUZ.

MAY 12-14

From May 12 to 14, CIUZ took part in OGU – Oil & Gas Uzbekistan, the international energy fair of reference in Central Asia, held annually at CAEx, Central Asia Expocenter in the Tashkent Region. For over 15 years, CIUZ has coordinated an Italian national pavilion at the fair, with the aim of promoting the presence and visibility of Italian companies active in the energy and industrial sectors. This year, President Giorgio Veronesi and CIUZ Representative in Tashkent Oybek Irgashev accompanied and supported the Italian companies present. The delegation was composed of the 10 CIUZ members: GRAF Gastech, Export Gate, Asco Pompe, AG Refrigeration, Acquaflex, PEG, Terranova, ORIM, Valvitalia and R&R Spedizioni. During the three days, our members were able to hold high‑value B2B meetings organised by the Chamber within the shared pavilion, in a professional environment favourable to the development of new collaborations.

MAY 9

On May 9, a new partnership agreement was signed in Tashkent between the Italy Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce – CIUZ, represented by President Giorgio Veronesi, and the Uzbekistan Food Industry Association – UFIA, represented by Chairman Bakhodir Umirshaikhov. The purpose of the agreement is to promote the production, trade, processing and export of agricultural and food products and the development and implementation of joint projects to achieve these objectives, through financial support, the creation of Joint Ventures and other forms of collaboration.

APRIL 30

On April 30, 2026, CIUZ took part in a working day at Regione Lombardia, structured into sectoral technical roundtables and a plenary session. The event is part of Regione Lombardia’s Uzbekistan Project, developed following the agreements signed with the Region of Samarkand in 2025. During the morning, thematic meetings were held by invitation with the participation of Uzbek experts, during which high‑potential collaborative projects in different sectors were presented. This was followed by an institutional presentation of the project, enriched by contributions from institutional representatives and testimonies from Italian companies active in Uzbekistan.

MARCH 23-24

On March 23 and 24, 2026, CIUZ took part in the Italy–Central Asia Business Forum, held in Tashkent and dedicated to innovation, regenerative agriculture and digitalisation in agri‑food systems. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with ICE Agency, saw the participation of Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and the leadership of SACE and SIMEST.
During the event, institutional sessions, technical roundtables and business‑to‑business meetings were held with delegations from Central Asia and the Caucasus. During the Forum, an agreement was also signed between SACE, SIMEST and CIUZ, signed by their respective leaders, aimed at strengthening support for the export and internationalisation of Italian companies through integrated tools for guarantees, facilitated finance and joint promotion. CIUZ took part with its own delegation and with associated companies, including Sarba and Alba Milagro, together with partner Greenexta. Following the event, the Chamber accompanied Alba Milagro and Greenexta in a series of additional meetings with local partners in Tashkent and Samarkand.

MARCH 18-19

On March 18 and 19, 2026, CIUZ took part in Match4 – East Europe & Central Asia, held at Pordenone Fiere and organised by the member Médinit in collaboration with Pordenone Fiere. The event brought together Italian companies in the furniture and design sector with buyers, designers and developers from Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Central Asia. CIUZ collaborated in the initiative by supporting the participation of operators from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

FEBRUARY

In the last week of February 2026, CIUZ organised two commercial scouting missions in Uzbekistan to support its members, respectively for the member Mapei, active in the construction materials sector, and for PEG Italy, which operates in the Oil & Gas, chemical and energy sectors. The initiatives, supported by Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario and local representative Oibek Irgashev, made it possible to develop contacts with potential Uzbek partners in various strategic sectors.

JANUARY 13

On January 13, the Uzbekistan Country Presentation was held in Rome, at the Chamber of Deputies at Palazzo di San Macuto, an event organised by CIUZ in collaboration with Unioncamere. The initiative brought together institutional, diplomatic and business representatives to explore the economic opportunities offered by the country, with a focus on the agri‑food sector, a pillar of the Uzbek economy and an area of strong exchange with Italy. After the greetings of Ambassadors Guido de Sanctis and Abat Fayzullaev, Minister Lollobrigida spoke, announcing a mission to Tashkent in March, and the Uzbek counterpart Abdurakhmonov, together with representatives of MAECI, ICE and Unioncamere. The following panels featured contributions from Simest, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Sace and Unioncamere on support for internationalisation, as well as interventions from CIUZ and Promos on opportunities for Italian companies. The concluding part was dedicated to business testimonies, with ANCE, FRUITIMPRESE and the case studies of CIUZ members Toscana Nastri, Cotonella and Arsenale, before the closing remarks entrusted to the President of Simest Vittorio de Pedys.