WNAM REPORT: At the end of April, Ashgabat will host a significant international event in the field of standardization and quality. The QACIS 2025 Conference “Quality Assurance in Accordance with International Standards in Turkmenistan” will bring together leading experts from around the world to discuss current issues of implementing international standards in the context of the development of the digital economy.
The two-day event will be held on April 29-30 in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The main goal of the conference is to create a platform for dialogue between international experts, representatives of business and government agencies on issues of standardization, certification and digital transformation.
QACIS 2025: Meet the key topics and participants
The conference will cover a wide range of current issues in standardization, certification and digital transformation. Topics include: the role of standards in developing exports and investments, the use of AI and digital tools to optimize business, as well as the implementation of standards in agriculture, oil and gas, construction, food, healthcare, the IT sector and startups.
The conference will cover such important topics as:
The relevance of standards in the digital age and the role of technology in corporate standards.
Standards as a tool for stimulating trade and attracting investment, and the importance of implementing standards for the development of electronic exports.
Implementation of Global GAP standards and certification of organic products in agriculture.
ISO requirements and standards for the oil and gas and construction industries, as well as green building standards.
International standards for food and medical products, including ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal, and their role in promoting products from Central Asia.
Standards for IT companies and startups, implementation of Agile standards and digitalization of business processes.
The conference will bring together leading experts and representatives of various international organizations, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Free Zones Organization, Better Cotton Initiative, Bureau Veritas and others. Representatives of international companies such as Petronas Carigali / Dragon Oil, E-traid, Sidona Green Consulting, Mirigos Hiring, as well as organizations specializing in organic certification such as IFOAM Asia and GlobalG.AP are also expected to participate.
The organizers note that QACIS 2025 will provide participants with unique opportunities to establish business contacts through individual meetings in the B2B (business-to-business) and B2G (business-to-government) formats.
In parallel with the conference, the International Trade and Services Exhibition (ITSE 2025) will also be held in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, which will give companies the opportunity to present themselves in the international arena and establish connections with potential clients, partners and investors from different countries, and expand their presence in world markets.
A special feature of the program will be a series of unique master classes from international experts, which will be held on May 1 as part of the last day of ITSE 2025. The master classes will be available to all registered participants.
