In just two days, on September 16, the VI International Conference “Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent 2026” will take place in Uzbekistan’s capital.
One of the key thematic blocks of the program will be the panel discussion “Central Asia - a new global hub for grain logistics and trade.” The discussion will be moderated by Kanat Kobessov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NurZholCompany LLP.
The discussion will bring together top executives of major agricultural and logistics companies in Central Asia and market experts:
Alisher Khodzhanazarov, CEO of Olzha Agro LLP
Zhandos Kuanyshev, First Vice President of Astyk Trans JSC
Shukhrat Adilov, Director of Atameken Agro Trade LLP
Abdusamat Muminov, CEO of Temiryoʻlcargo JSC
Alisher Makhmudov, expert in the agricultural market and logistics of the Central Asian region.
This time, we will move away from the “presentation” format - the discussion will be sharp, dynamic and focused solely on current issues that will have a real impact on the future of the market.
Key questions the panel participants will seek to answer:
“Are we really becoming a single grain market in Central Asia, or are we simply increasing bilateral Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan trade?”
“Where is the real bottleneck today - grain production, railcars, railways, border crossings or the recipient’s infrastructure?”
“Can Saryagash become not a bottleneck, but the main grain gateway of Central Asia?”
“Do we actually need access to the sea, or can Central Asia build a competitive landlocked model?”
“What will be the main competitive advantage of Kazakh grain in 3-5 years - price, volume or logistics?”
“Does Central Asia need to export more grain or more value-added products?”
“What needs to happen in the 2026/27 season for us to say a year from now that Central Asia has truly become a new hub for grain logistics?”
“Is Afghanistan a new major market or still primarily a transit opportunity?”
“Can the Trans-Afghan Corridor change the geography of grain trade in Central Asia?”
“What should we be selling through these corridors: grain or finished products?”
Not all of these questions may have straightforward answers, but the discussion will identify growth opportunities for strengthening the positions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the global grain market.
We invite you to be part of the major “Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent 2026” - don’t miss your chance to get on board!