The event is co-organized with the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies-Estonia and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Germany).

The conference will bring together representatives of government bodies and international financial organizations, the heads and experts of leading think tanks, and researchers from the countries of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Europe, and the United States.

Participants will examine how geopolitical shifts are shaping cooperation on transport and trade, and why political stability matters for closer economic ties. A dedicated session will focus on the Middle Corridor and practical steps to increase its capacity and competitiveness.

Discussions will also focus on simplifying customs procedures and digitalising freight operations. Experts will explore how investment in logistics and manufacturing could help countries along the corridor capture more of the economic benefits of transit.

The conference aims to produce practical recommendations for building durable links between the two regions.