Spotlight: Central Asia and South Caucasus

For the second time, the flagship Conference of the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus (JCC) will have a Ticino edition, jointly hosted with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Canton Ticino (Cc-Ti).

Central Asia and the South Caucasus are navigating a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape shaped by intensifying competition among major powers such as China, Russia, the European Union, and the United States. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds further complexity to the region’s economic and strategic environment.

Despite these challenges, the region continues to position itself as a key hub for interregional trade, energy transit, and infrastructure development. With vital corridors connecting east, west, north, and south, it plays an increasingly important role in global supply chains and sustainable energy networks.

This Event will offer expert insights into how countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus are responding to geopolitical shifts, strengthening regional cooperation, and leveraging opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy and transport infrastructure. Keynote presentations will address regional diplomacy, security risks, economic integration, and the outlook for companies interested in engaging with these dynamic markets.

Program

16:15-16:30 | Registration

16:30-16:35 | Welcome statement
Luca Albertoni, Managing Director, Cc-Ti

16:35-16:40 | Welcome statement and introduction
Dorit Sallis, Managing Director, JCC

16:40-17:00 | Central Asia & the South Caucasus in an Era of Great Power Rivalry: Managing Multipolar Competition in an Unpredictable Environment
Christopher J. Weafer, CEO, Macro-Advisory Ltd.

17:00-17:20 | Energy Linkages in 2025: Developments, Prospects, Opportunities in Renewables
Ravshan Adilov, Partner, Centil Law Firm

17:20-17:40 | Logistics Linkages in 2025: Developments, Prospects, Opportunities in Rail and Road
Nikolas Kohler, Regional Managing Director ME /Central Asia, M&M Militzer & Münch AG

17:40-18:00 | Q&A Session

from 18:00 | Networking Reception

When

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 16:30-18:00, followed by a networking apéritif

Where

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cantone Ticino, Corso Elvezia 16, 6900 Lugano

Cost

The registration is free but mandatory before Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Priority will be granted to Cc-Ti and JCC members in the event of high attendance

REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

By participating in this event, you consent to the transfer of your personal data (first name, last name, company, position, e-mail address) to JCC for their own services or advertising purposes and in connection with the running event.