S1: Plenary Session
Digital Transformation: Sustainably advancing Turkmenistan's economy through international collaboration in the nation's digitalisation.
Explore how international collaboration can accelerate Turkmenistan’s digital transformation by enhancing ICT infrastructure, promoting knowledge exchange and supporting sustainable innovation.
14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 12 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S2: Session 2
Protecting Turkmenistan's Government and Business Critical Assets.
This session will focus on the latest innovations and technologies for securing and safeguarding critical infrastructure, assets and financial systems.
16:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 12 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S3: Session 3
Smart, Secure, Sovereign: Developing a Sustainable National Digital Infrastructure
This session explores how countries can build digital foundations that are resilient, future-proof, and aligned with national interests. From data centers and cloud services to broadband networks and cybersecurity, sustainable digital infrastructure is critical to economic growth, public service delivery, and national security.
09:30 - 11:00
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S4: Session 4
Bridging the Digital Divide
Bridging the digital divide is crucial for building resilient economies, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability. This involves ensuring equal access to technology and digital skills for all. Efforts should focus on expanding infrastructure, making technology affordable, enhancing digital literacy, and fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. This session will also discuss Turkmenistan’s plans to launch its second telecommunication satellite. Satellite services are at the forefront of building robust and inclusive economies.
11:30 - 12:45
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S5: Session 5
Roadmap for the Modernization of the IT Park
Overview of the IT Park roadmap, including baseline assessments, sectoral priorities, and gender-inclusive strategies.
14:30 - 14:55
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S6: Session 6
Panel Discussion: Building a Thriving Startup Ecosystem | Financing Startups in Emerging Markets
Legal frameworks necessary to foster a dynamic startup ecosystem | Investment strategies and the role of business angels, venture capital, and international investors | Skills development, talent retention, and promoting entrepreneurship in Turkmenistan| Exploring capital access for early-stage startups in Turkmenistan | Creating conducive models for public-private venture funds | Regulatory incentives and frameworks that encourage angel investment.
14:55 - 15:45
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
S7: Session 7
Technical Session: Building Entrepreneurial Capacity
Incubators, Accelerators, and Education In this session we will talk about best practices in building startup incubators and accelerators as well how we can Support youth entrepreneurship and gender-inclusive initiatives and strengthen collaboration between universities and the private sector to foster innovation
16:15 - 17:30
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 1
Speakers
F1: FinTech Session 1
The role of FinTech in advancing Turkmenistan's economic development.
This session explores how FinTech can support Turkmenistan’s economic development by expanding access to financial services, improving efficiency in payments and lending, and enabling digital trade. It will highlight opportunities to modernize the financial sector, foster innovation and support inclusive growth while aligning with national priorities and regulatory frameworks.
09:30 - 11:00
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 2
Speakers
F2: FinTech Session 2
Foundation financial technologies for a digitally empowered economy.
This session examines foundational financial technologies—such as digital payments, mobile banking, and digital identity systems—that are essential for building a digitally empowered economy. It will explore how these tools lay the groundwork for financial inclusion, economic resilience, and the transition to a modern, innovation-driven financial ecosystem.
11:30 - 12:45
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 2
Speakers announcing soon
F3: FinTech Briefings & Official Meetings
A series of individual briefings on specific FinTech topics will take place during this time as will official pre-arranged one to one G2B meetings.
Individual briefings will be given by leading international FinTech companies on the key topics specifically relevant to Turkmenistan.
G2B One to one meetings will also be held at this time.
14:30 - 17:00
Thursday 13 Nov
When
Where
Conference Room 2
Meeting Rooms
Speakers announcing soon