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Session 2

11:30 – 13:00 / 24 June 2025   Grand Ballroom

Positioning Uzbekistan in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains

This session explores how Uzbekistan can accelerate value creation by integrating upstream, midstream, and downstream activities — supported by TMK’s nationally coordinated vision and infrastructure. As the country positions itself as a regional hub for rare and strategic metals, speakers will explore how strategic partnerships, and foreign direct investment can accelerate the development of Uzbekistan’s critical minerals ecosystem — and how international governments and institutions can help position the country within future-facing global supply chains. The session will also examine how Uzbekistan’s industrial growth aligns with the evolving priorities of global partners and broader supply chain resilience strategies.

Moderator
Han Ilhan
Advisor to the Chairman of the Board
TMK (Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex)
Speakers:
11:30 - Theme Pending

Amir Abidov
Deputy chairman of the board for science and development
TMK

11:45 - The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing the efficiency of rare earth metals exploration and processing

Vladimir Norov
Chairman
Central Asian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AICA)

Panel discussion
Ural Yusupov
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Heather Byrnes
Deputy Chief of Mission
U.S. Embassy Tashkent

Elena Son-LaRocco
Executive Director
American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC), US-Kyrgyzstan Business Council (USKGZBC), US-Tajikistan Business Council (USTJBC), US-Afghanistan Business Initiative (USABI)

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