The FinTech & Banking Forum 2025, set for October 20, 2025 in Tashkent, will bring together over 300 participants and 40+ speakers from across the region to explore the future of digital finance in Central Asia. Organized by the Fintech Association of Uzbekistan, the forum is positioning itself as the region’s premier fintech event, fostering dialogue among regulators, banks, startups and international partners. The agenda spans key topics shaping financial services, including MSME development through fintech, the rise of BNPL and digital lending, AI-driven fraud detection, crypto assets, cross-border digital payments, ESG-focused banking and the growing role of Islamic finance and takaful. Fireside chats will highlight emerging fintech startups, while an awards ceremony will recognize standout achievements in BNPL, retail and MSME products, financial literacy and community initiatives. Supported by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the event underscores Uzbekistan’s ambition to become a regional fintech hub.
