“Iteca Exhibitions” sums up: 30 years of development of the exhibition industry in Uzbekistan

The results of the anniversary season set a high bar for future activities: in 2026, 22 exhibitions and 5 conferences are planned, the implementation of new projects aimed to support national manufacturers, attract investment and develop economic sectors.

The company Iteca Exhibitionsbegan its activities in 1995 and actually marked the beginning of the formation of the exhibition industry of a new format in independent Uzbekistan - an industry focused on the participation of foreign companies and compliance with high international requirements.

Over thirty yearsof work, the company has introduced into the exhibition industry of Uzbekistan the standards followed by the world's leading industry players, this fact ensures the stable and consistent leadership of Iteca Exhibitionsin the industry.

The exhibition history of the company began with the first projects - “Healthcare - TIHE” in 1995 and “Oil and Gas Uzbekistan - OGU" in 1997, which over time turned intokey events in the entire Central Asian region. Today, the company's portfolio includes 20 exhibitions, and each occupies flagship positions on its own topicand sets guidelines for the development of industries.

These events form the recognition of Uzbekistan on the international exhibition map, strengthen the image of the state as a reliable business partner and demonstrate the rapid development of the economy. The strong position of exhibitions and conferences has gone beyond the borders of Uzbekistan, which is confirmed by the quantitative and qualitative composition of participants, as well as the constant attention of foreign and domestic audiences. And the exhibitions UzBuild, UzFood, CAITME, TIHE, OGU and TextileExpo Uzbekistan deservedly have the status of national brands and are known far beyond the country's borders.

The exhibition industry has always been an indicator of progressive changes in the country, reflecting the level of professionalism and business readiness for development. Today, the market is actively transforming: new operators and venues are emerging, modern formats for holding events are being introduced, forming high standards and new guidelines for the entire industry.

Invariably, the priority of Iteca Exhibitions’ activities is the economic development of the country, which is clearly reflected in the company’s slogan: “Iteca Exhibitions”is proud of its contribution to the development of the economy of Uzbekistan!”. Experience shows that well-organized exhibitions and conferences of the company stimulate positive trends in many industries - from security and electronics to construction, energy, light and heavy industry. Each event becomes a platform for exchanging experiences, developing partnerships and promoting innovation.

According to participant surveys, for many companies, participation in Iteca Exhibitions has become a mandatory element of entering the country's market: here they gain direct access to customers, distributors, professional associations and government agencies, expand real business contacts, enter into contracts and discuss future projects.

In 2025, Iteca Exhibitions celebrated its 30th anniversary seasonpresenting 20 international exhibitions, four large-scale forums and 36 thematic seminars. The events brought together4,311 companiesand brands, 251 speakers and moderators, and 3,957 delegates from 55 countries. The total number of visits amounted to an impressive 101 thousand 160 people from 75 countries, confirming the international level and significance of the company's exhibition events.

During the 2025 exhibition season, experts could get acquainted with innovations in a wide range of areas. The exhibitions were attended by not only world leaders and well-known brands, but also a significant proportion of domestic manufacturers, which contributed to demonstrating the achievements of local enterprises and increasing their export potential.

The holding of exhibitions at two sites in the country was significant, which gave new dynamics to industry events and symbolized not only the scale, but also the growth of business activity. Within this framework, thousands of negotiations, contacts, partnerships, agreements, contracts and launches of new projects were held, meetings were organized with suppliers and buyers, as a result of which the total turnover of transactions exceeded 1 billion US dollars. Exhibitors were provided with separate spaces for networking and business contacts, which contributed to the effectiveness of their participation and strengthened business trust.

Since 2007, Iteca Exhibitions has been a full member of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) - the first in Uzbekistan. The international exhibitions UzBuild, OGU / Power Uzbekistan and TIHE / Beauty Uzbekistan have once again confirmed their status as events approved by UFI, which confirms their effectiveness and contribution to the development of the economy of the host country.

The results of the anniversary season set a high bar for future activities: in 202622 exhibitions and 5 conferences, implementation of new projects aimed at supporting national producers, attracting investments and developing economic sectors.

Since the beginning of its activities, Iteca Exhibitions has remained a reliable and leading partner for business, government agencies and the professional community. High standards of organization, trust of participants and the effectiveness of events make the company an industry leader. Its exhibitions not only demonstrate achievements, they contribute to the economic development of the country, creating a platform for sustainable growth and training of personnel in demand in New Uzbekistan.

Summing up the results of the 30th anniversary season, Iteca Exhibitions expresses gratitude to ministries, departments, specialized associations, partners, participants, visitors and the media for their active participation and support, which allow the company to continue to build an effective business infrastructure that promotes modernization of the economy of Uzbekistan.

«Iteca Exhibitions" – 30 years of your business in touch with the whole world!