# Central Asian investment and digital innovation forums > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/central-asian-investment-and-digital-innovation-forums > Updated: 2026-10-02T12:50:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 (TIF 2026) opened in Ashgabat, focusing on international business cooperation across sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, transport, and the digital economy. During the event, Minister of Finance and Economy Mammetguly Astangulov reported macroeconomic stability, noting a GDP of 77.4 billion dollars by the end of 2025 and an investment volume exceeding 12.8 billion dollars last year. Subsequent discussions at the forum and related regional technology events in Central Asia have expanded to emphasize digital transformation and innovation. In Dushanbe, the TAJ-TECH 2026 International Forum resulted in the Dushanbe Declaration on Innovation and Digital Technologies, which supports the establishment of a Regional Artificial Intelligence Center. In Ashgabat, the investment dialogue has incorporated fintech, green transformation, and the regulation of virtual assets following the implementation of Turkmenistan’s Law ‘On Virtual Assets’ in early 2026. Additionally, an inaugural Legal Forum on Investment was held to address international arbitration and investment legislation with participation from the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Central Asian forums focus on digital innovation and investment Investment and technology forums in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have focused on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and the regulation of virtual assets to drive regional economic development. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-asian-forums-focus-on-digital-innovation-and-investment ### 2026-09-30: Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 opens in Ashgabat The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 opened in Ashgabat, highlighting the nation's macroeconomic stability and seeking investment in energy, industry, and digital sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkmenistan-investment-forum-2026-opens-in-ashgabat --- Cite as: Central Asian investment and digital innovation forums. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/central-asian-investment-and-digital-innovation-forums