Tashkent hosted a significant B2B summit on June 11, 2025, bringing together approximately one hundred entrepreneurs from Italy and Uzbekistan for direct business negotiations. The gathering addressed multiple sectors including construction, machinery production, furniture manufacturing, tourism, information technology solutions, and innovative sustainable technologies.
The Italian business contingent represented substantial market interest, with participation from established companies such as MAPEI S.P.A., a construction chemistry manufacturer; Kopron Spa, focused on industrial gates and logistics solutions; Ferrari Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl, specializing in machinery and equipment; and organizations including KONG spa, Consorzio Cermac, and Promos Italia. The composition of the delegation reflected deliberate Italian positioning to strengthen economic footprint in the Central Asian region.
The B2B sessions produced tangible outcomes. Participants navigated discussions on concrete partnership opportunities and reached preliminary agreements on several joint ventures. Furniture and industrial production emerged as particular focus areas, highlighting where stakeholders identified mutually beneficial development potential. Such preliminary commitments represent measurable steps in deepening bilateral economic engagement.
The event took place within the framework of an official delegation visit led by the governor of Lombardy. Davron Vakhobov, chairman of the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and Industry, participated alongside Raffaello Benetti, head of international operations at Promos Italia, and diplomatic representatives from both nations.
For international enterprises operating in furniture design, construction materials, industrial manufacturing, and commercial trade, this convergence carries material significance. Uzbekistan’s expanding infrastructure investment programs and manufacturing modernization create identifiable opportunities for European suppliers and technology partners. Italy’s established capabilities in construction chemistry, machinery engineering, and design sectors align with demonstrable Uzbek market demand. The preliminary partnership agreements suggest real project pipelines worth monitoring for companies developing Central Asian market strategies.
