The Silk Road Summit

The Silk Road Summit

"Let's work together to create a new Silk Road."
Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State

In its heyday, The Silk Road was the world’s greatest supply chain. Now, the economies of Central Asia and the South Caucasus are rising again, as the region’s strategic location and rich natural resources have international investors beating a path from Europe, China, the Middle East and Asia.

But the huge potential of the Silk Road economies is qualified by a complex risk environment. Trade and investment activities are narrowly focused, leaving many opportunities untapped.

  • Will the Silk Road countries diversify, and, if so, at what pace?
     
  • How can trading conditions be improved and industry sectors made more accessible?
     
  • And what can be done to reassure investors about the various tax, regulatory and legal frameworks?

These are just some of the questions we'll be exploring at The Silk Road Summit. Join government ministers from the region, CEOs of local and international corporations and leading investors to debate how the Silk Road countries can best exploit their strategic trading position.

Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the UN will deliver a welcome address via video-link.  

Take a look at the latest agenda and confirmed speakers here.