Institutional development · Internationalisation and TNE · Uzbekistan
Westminster International University in Tashkent draws 200 to Silk Road trade conference
The university hosted the fifth Tashkent Business and Economics Conference on 20–21 October, with over 70 international delegates from nearly 40 countries discussing Central Asian trade and connectivity.
Why it matters: Academics and business practitioners met at the forum on hospitality and logistics, held within the university's 20–21 October conference.
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) said it hosted the 5th Tashkent Business and Economics Conference (TBEC 2026) on 20–21 October, attended by 200 participants.
According to the university, more than 70 of the participants were international delegates from nearly 40 countries.
The conference theme was "Reimagining the Silk Road: Regional Connectivity and Trade Integration", covering Central Asia's place in international trade, transport and logistics networks, and cross-border cooperation.
The programme included the WIUT Business Forum, "Sustainable Hospitality and Logistics in Times of Disruptions", which brought business practitioners and academics together to discuss industry challenges and resilience.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
The university said the fifth edition of the conference and its business forum, held on 20–21 October with 200 participants, served as a platform for sharing research and building links between academia and industry.
