Final Countdown: Samarqand Welcomes the 12th Downstream Central Asia & Caspian Summit

Samarqand, Uzbekistan — 9–11 September 2025

Hilton Regency Samarqand

Official Press Release. London – 26/08/2025.

In just two weeks, the historic city of Samarqand will host the region’s largest gathering of downstream and petrochemical leaders — the 12th Downstream Central Asia & Caspian Summit. The event, organised by Globuc (UK) with the official support of Uzbekneftegaz JSC, will take place on 9–11 September 2025 at the Hilton Regency Samarqand.

More than 300 senior executives, government officials, and experts from over 20 countries are confirmed to join, underlining the summit’s role as the most significant industry platform in Central Asia and the Caspian region.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Republic of Uzbekistan
• Zafarjon Teshabayev, Director, Fergana Refinery
• Orkhan Aliyev, Head of Business Management – Refining & Petrochemicals, SOCAR
• Pyotr Sodilovsky, Regional VP, Veolia Water Technologies
• Hemendra Hakhhar, Business Development Director, Lummus Technology
• Simone Gamba, Head of Melamine Technologies, Casale SA
• Igor Alekseev, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• Ulan Burkitov, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Geological Exploration and Prospective Projects, QazaqGaz
• Diyaz Diyanov, Chairman of the Management Board, KMG Petrochem 
• Artur Nigmatyanov, President, Honeywell Central Asia

…and many more senior leaders from Uzbekneftegaz, SANEG, SOCAR Turkey, Worley Consulting, WIKA, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and others.

Key Themes for 2025

This year’s agenda places special focus on:

• Major Gas-Chemical Projects: flagship developments including Uzbekistan GTL and regional refinery upgrades.
• Investment & Policy Support: government-backed initiatives shaping the future of refining and petrochemicals.
• Integration of Refining & Petrochemicals: strategies from SOCAR, Casale SA, Worley, and Lummus Technology.
• Decarbonisation & Modernisation: advancing refinery efficiency and greenfield project development.
• Digital Advantage: AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance, and smart technologies.

The event features a two-day business agenda with plenary sessions, roundtables, and thematic discussions, a technical site visit to the Uzbekistan GTL plant, hands-on workshops and exclusive 1:1 networking opportunities.

With industry-defining discussions, senior-level networking, and unparalleled access to project updates, the 12th Downstream Central Asia & Caspian Summit is a must-attend event for all stakeholders in refining, petrochemicals, and energy transition.

Press & Partnership Contact: Anait Arutyunyan — a.arutyunyan@globuc.com

Sponsorship Enquiries: Evnika Polovinkina — evnika.polovinkina@globuc.com