Today, Global Exhibitions Day 2026 (GED) is celebrated all over the world — a professional occasion that brings together exhibition organisers, the business community and industry partners. In 2026, World Exhibition Day is held under the motto «Exhibitions drive opportunities», emphasising the vital role of exhibitions in economic development, international cooperation, investment attraction, and business networking.

This slogan perfectly reflects the work of Iteca Exhibitions, a company whose history is closely intertwined with the development of Uzbekistan’s modern exhibition industry. Since launching its first international industry exhibitions in 1995, the company has become Uzbekistan’s first professional organiser of international exhibitions and has played a pioneering role in establishing the country’s exhibition market. Over the years, Iteca Exhibitions has made a significant contribution to the growth of Uzbekistan’s exhibition sector, demonstrating how exhibitions serve as effective platforms for economic development, international partnership-building, and investment attraction.

Today, Iteca Exhibitions’ brands hold a prominent place in international exhibition calendars, annually bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, investors, government agencies, industry associations, and experts from around the world. As Uzbekistan’s first full member of UFI since 2007, Iteca Exhibitions consistently applies international exhibition standards and actively promotes the integration of Uzbekistan’s exhibition market into the global business community.

Several of the company’s flagship events have earned UFI Approved Event status, recognising their compliance with international exhibition industry standards. These include UzBuild, TIHE, CAITME, and OGU, all of which have become key industry platforms in the region and contribute significantly to strengthening Uzbekistan’s international business profile.

It is particularly fitting that Iteca Exhibitions marks Global Exhibitions Day with impressive results of its Spring 2026 Season. During this period, the company organised 12 international exhibitions, 4 representative conferences and numerous seminars and masterclasses covering key sectors of the economy — from construction and agriculture to food production, healthcare, water management, furniture manufacturing, beauty and cosmetics, energy, oil and gas and textiles. In total, these events brought together 2,981 companies and brands from 53 countries, 302 speakers and moderators, 4,462 conference delegates, and 77,278 visits from participants representing 63 countries.

Each of these events served as a practical demonstration of the GED 2026 theme, proving that «exhibitions create real opportunities»:

• for manufacturers and suppliers — to enter new markets and establish new partnerships;
• for investors — to identify promising areas for cooperation and investment;
• for industry professionals — to gain access to advanced technologies and expert knowledge;
• for economic sectors — to accelerate modernisation and strengthen international cooperation.

The importance of exhibitions as a driver of economic development is recognised both by government authorities and industry participants. Speaking at the Uzbekistan Energy Week, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khodjaev emphasised that the event is far more than an industry gathering. It is a working platform where partnerships are formed, agreements are concluded, technologies are showcased, and investors discover tangible business opportunities.

Summarising the results of the Spring 2026 exhibition season, it is clear how closely the theme of Global Exhibitions Day — «Exhibitions create opportunities» — aligns with the company’s own mission: «Iteca Exhibitions is proud to contribute to the development of the economy of Uzbekistan!»

Behind each exhibition project lie new business connections, investment initiatives, technological innovations, and international partnerships. These opportunities are what make exhibitions powerful catalysts for business growth, sectoral development, and economic progress.

Looking ahead, the autumn exhibition season promises new projects, new participants, and even greater opportunities for growth, cooperation, and partnership.

Information about upcoming Iteca Exhibitions events is available at: EVENTS CALENDAR

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