About this Event
Join the New Lines Institute’s Central Asia Center for the S7+ Summit, a discussion on where regional cooperation is making progress, what still holds it back, and where the United States can help move projects forward. The summit will assess progress since the S7+ initiative’s unveiling on Capitol Hill. The initiative connects Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan.
The program will feature a keynote by Dr. Fred Starr, a fireside chat with Dr. Kamran Bokhari, and the launch of the Central Asia Center Tracker, which highlights country priorities and opportunities for cooperation.
Panel I: U.S. Investment: Trade Normalization, Critical Minerals, and Market Access
Moderated by Dr. Dania Arayssi, this panel will examine what trade normalization could mean for U.S. businesses, where opportunities are emerging in critical minerals and energy, and which reforms could help turn investor interest into deals.
Panel II: Strategic Investment and Connectivity: Infrastructure, Energy, and Digital Integration
Moderated by Justin Burke, this panel will look at which transport corridors are closest to delivering results, how shared energy and water projects can strengthen regional cooperation, and what investment in digital infrastructure and AI could mean for cross-border trade.
Registration and coffee begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. The program includes a networking lunch.
Event venue & nearby stays
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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