Our mission is to build a thriving, inclusive, and secure digital financial ecosystem that empowers businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens alike. We believe fintech is about more than technology — it is about opportunity: unlocking access to finance, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable growth across the economy.
Following the success of our 2024 and 2025 forums, which brought together 400+ participants and 50+ speakers from more than 12 countries, we return in 2026 with an expanded program, new international partners, and a sharper focus on the technologies reshaping finance — from geopolitical influence, sustainability in AI, to cross-border payments and digital assets.
Through collaboration with regulators, financial institutions, startups, and international partners, we continue to shape the future of fintech in Uzbekistan and across the region.
Make an impact — meet us at the FinTech & Banking Forum , the Crossroads 2026.
Learn from the best — keynotes and panels featuring CEOs of leading banks, fintechs, and regulators from Central Asia and beyond.
Grow your network — 400+ decision-makers: bankers, founders, investors, and policymakers in one room.
Discover what's next — political influence on technology, Sustainable adoption of AI, Risks around Cybersecurity and fraud management, crypto regulation, Islamic finance, ESG, Digital Lending, Cashless Economy and digital payments.
Meet partners and clients — exhibition stands, B2B networking sessions, and dedicated meeting zones.
Celebrate excellence — the FinTech Awards 2026 ceremony recognizing the region's top companies and products.
As part of the FinTech & Banking Forum 2026, we will host an Awards Ceremony to recognize companies and initiatives that have made a significant contribution to the development of the fintech and banking sector in the region.
Please fill out the form, specifying the company or initiative you would like to nominate and providing a brief justification for your choice. This will allow us to objectively review all applications and form the shortlist of nominees.
Thank you for your participation! Your voice helps us highlight those who are truly driving the industry forward.
More than 50 industry leaders from banks, fintech companies, regulators, and international organizations will take the stage at FiBa 2026. The full lineup will be announced soon — follow us on social media for updates.
Want to speak at FiBa 2026? We are accepting applications from industry experts.
CEO ZOOD
CEO Alif Uzbekistan
Expert Council Member Fintech Association of Uzbekistan
CEO OSON
Board Member, Ex-CEO Apex Bank
CEO Alphacon
Deputy Chairman IT Alliance
Chairwoman Fintech Association of Uzbekistan
CEO Paynet
CEO IMAN
Commercial Director UCMG
Head of Crypto-assets Development Department NAPP
Registration of participants, welcome coffee, networking at exhibition stands. Lobby and exhibition stands.
Keynote 1: A Changing World Order — Technology Reshaping Digital Finance
(Global shifts, digital infrastructure, cross-border finance)
Dependence on global technology providers, Digital sovereignty, AI race and regulatory fragmentation, Cross-border interoperability, Building resilient fintech ecosystems
Empowering small businesses through embedded finance and digital platforms
Panel 2:Digital Platform Economy and employment:
Serving the Underserved through MSME Innovation
Topics: Platform economy, Digital commerce, Embedded finance, AI for SMEs, Merchant ecosystems, Marketplace finance, Women entrepreneurship, Rural inclusion
Growth, regulation, and responsible lending in the digital age
Unlocking Shariah-compliant products for new markets
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Interoperability, adoption, and the future of everyday payments
Building trust: regulatory approaches and fraud management in digital finance
Recognizing the best companies and products of the year.
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