World Congressof Compatriots

27–28 November 2026 · Tashkent

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Applications close on 10 November
27–28 November 2026
“Uzbekistan” International Congress Centre
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About the Congress

About the Congress

On 27–28 November 2026 the “Vatandoshlar” Public Foundation holds the World Congress of Compatriots at the “Uzbekistan” International Congress Centre in Tashkent. Compatriots living in more than sixty countries — doctors, scholars, entrepreneurs, teachers and diaspora leaders — are invited as delegates.

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Purpose

To unite compatriots abroad around New Uzbekistan, bring their proposals and initiatives directly to state bodies, and turn cooperation with the diaspora into a permanent format.

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Programme

Two days: an official opening ceremony, a plenary session, parallel sessions on education, medicine, business and culture, round tables, a gala dinner and a cultural programme across Tashkent.

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Outcome

A roadmap to support initiatives, the Congress resolution and a permanent network connecting active compatriots around the world.

From the whole world

From every corner of the world — to Tashkent

43
countries
6
continents
Sydney → Toshkent
11 822 km · 15 h 15 min
Road to Tashkent
FromDistanceFlight
  1. Sydney · Australia11 822 km15 h 15 min
  2. Tokyo · Japan5 993 km8 h 09 min
  3. Seoul · South Korea4 884 km6 h 47 min
  4. Beijing · China3 935 km5 h 38 min
  5. Jakarta · Indonesia6 519 km8 h 47 min
  6. Singapore · Singapore5 637 km7 h 42 min
  7. Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia5 342 km7 h 21 min
  8. Bangkok · Thailand4 297 km6 h 04 min
  9. New Delhi · India1 587 km2 h 46 min
  10. Almaty · Kazakhstan664 km1 h 39 min
  11. Bishkek · Kyrgyzstan476 km1 h 25 min
  12. Islamabad · Pakistan912 km1 h 57 min
  13. Kabul · Afghanistan757 km1 h 45 min
  14. Dushanbe · Tajikistan304 km1 h 12 min
  15. Ashgabat · Turkmenistan1 002 km2 h 03 min
  16. Dubai · United Arab Emirates2 195 km3 h 31 min
  17. Doha · Qatar2 417 km3 h 47 min
  18. Baku · Azerbaijan1 626 km2 h 49 min
  19. Kuwait · Kuwait2 327 km3 h 40 min
  20. Riyadh · Saudi Arabia2 782 km4 h 14 min
  21. Tbilisi · Georgia2 029 km3 h 18 min
  22. Moscow · Russia2 793 km4 h 14 min
  23. Cairo · Egypt3 626 km5 h 15 min
  24. Kyiv · Ukraine3 126 km4 h 39 min
  25. Istanbul · Türkiye3 338 km4 h 54 min
  26. Johannesburg · South Africa8 625 km11 h 21 min
  27. Minsk · Belarus3 360 km4 h 56 min
  28. Riga · Latvia3 626 km5 h 15 min
  29. Warsaw · Poland3 790 km5 h 27 min
  30. Stockholm · Sweden4 012 km5 h 44 min
  31. Prague · Czechia4 268 km6 h 02 min
  32. Berlin · Germany4 303 km6 h 05 min
  33. Rome · Italy4 629 km6 h 29 min
  34. Amsterdam · Netherlands4 873 km6 h 47 min
  35. Lagos · Nigeria7 523 km10 h 00 min
  36. Paris · France5 145 km7 h 06 min
  37. London · United Kingdom5 230 km7 h 13 min
  38. Madrid · Spain5 942 km8 h 05 min
  39. Rabat · Morocco6 528 km8 h 48 min
  40. São Paulo · Brazil13 821 km17 h 41 min
  41. New York · United States10 172 km13 h 14 min
  42. Toronto · Canada10 056 km13 h 06 min
  43. Mexico City · Mexico13 158 km16 h 53 min

Programme

Two days

Preliminary programme — subject to change.

  1. 08:30
    09:30

    Registration and welcome

    Break
    Foye
  2. 10:00
    11:30

    Official opening ceremony

    Opening

    Greetings from the state leadership and the Foundation

    Katta zal
  3. 11:30
    12:00

    Coffee break

    Break
  4. 12:00
    13:30

    Plenary: New Uzbekistan and the diaspora

    Plenary

    Outcomes of the regional forums and delegates' proposals

    Katta zal
  5. 13:30
    14:30

    Lunch

    Break
  6. 14:30
    16:30

    Parallel sessions: education, medicine, business, culture

    Session

    Discussion of initiatives and the roadmap by field

    Seksiya zallari
  7. 19:00
    21:00

    Gala dinner and cultural programme

    Cultural programme

Q&A

Frequently asked questions

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  1. Any compatriot living abroad who is active in their field and whose roots are tied to Uzbekistan can apply. Those recommended at the regional forums have priority, but applications are open to everyone.

  2. Applications are reviewed by the “Vatandoshlar” Public Foundation. The result is sent to your e-mail. Confirmed delegates receive the detailed programme and logistics.

  3. For confirmed delegates the organisers provide airport welcome, hotel accommodation and transport within Tashkent. Information about international flights is sent together with the confirmation letter.

  4. The main language is Uzbek. Simultaneous interpretation into Russian and English is provided at the plenary and the sessions.

  5. Citizens of many countries can enter Uzbekistan visa-free. If a visa is required, confirmed delegates receive an invitation letter and visa support.

  6. Write to info@vatandoshlar.uz or call +998 55 502-22-99.

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On stage

Speakers

State leadership, diaspora leaders, scholars and entrepreneurs.

The list of speakers will be announced soon

Venue

Tashkent is waiting

The Congress takes place at the “Uzbekistan” International Congress Centre in the heart of the city. Delegates are welcomed, accommodated and offered a cultural programme across Tashkent.

“Uzbekistan” International Congress Centre
Tashkent, Yashnabad district, Yangi Uzbekistan street
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How to take part

  1. 01
    Fill in the form

    A photo, personal and professional details. Five minutes is enough.

  2. 02
    Wait for a reply

    The Foundation reviews your application and replies by e-mail.

  3. 03
    Come to Tashkent

    Confirmed delegates receive the detailed programme and logistics.

Take part

Whether you live abroad or your roots lead to Uzbekistan, this gathering is for you. The form takes five minutes.

Take part Deadline: 10 November 2026

Contacts

Get in touch

Address
45 Bobur street, Yakkasaray district, Tashkent 100100