B5+1 Forum 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

The B5+1 platform serves as the business counterpart to the C5+1 diplomatic platform, which brings together the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—and the United States. Established to strengthen regional economic cooperation and public–private dialogue, B5+1 provides a unique process for Central Asian and U.S. business leaders and policymakers to jointly identify solutions that foster investment, innovation, and economic growth across Central Asia. B5+1 is an initiative of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) under its Improving the Business Environment in Central Asia (IBECA) program, supported by the U.S. Department of State.

Agenda Highlights

The priority sectors for 2026 will be agriculture, banking and finance, critical mineral resources, e-commerce and IT, transportation and logistics, and tourism.

Regional business agendas for Central Asia, including private sector presentation of policy recommendations

Government responses and economic priorities

International business and investment agenda opportunities

The B5+1 Forum is a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers, business leaders (including small and medium businesses), international partners, and civil society for two days of dialogue, insights, and collaboration.

For additional information or inquiries about the B5+1 Forum, please contact us at b5plus1@cipe.org