Speak at the Central Asian Business Summit NYC 2026

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals of Central Asian origin or descent who are actively building and operating

at a high level in the United States or globally.

This includes:

• Founders of successful startups or established companies

• AI builders, engineers, and product leaders

• Venture capitalists and angel investors

• Business owners who have scaled in the U.S. market

• Operators with deep, practical expertise

• Professionals with unique insights worth sharing

If you’ve built something real, navigated complexity, or see what others don’t yet see—you belong in this conversation.

What Makes This Stage Different

Most speaking opportunities offer visibility.

This offers positioning.

You will be speaking in front of:

• Founders and business owners actively building

• Investors and capital allocators

• Embassy representatives and government-connected professionals

• Media and community leaders

• A fast-growing Central Asian professional network in the U.S.

This is a high-context audience—people who understand, act, and move.

Why Speak at This Summit

Because the right room changes everything.

As a speaker, you gain:

• Strategic visibility within a targeted, high-value audience

• Direct access to founders, partners, and potential collaborators

• Positioning as a leader within the Central Asian business ecosystem

• Opportunity to expand your network across industries and sectors

• Long-term alignment with a growing platform (ACABA)

This is not about mass exposure.

It’s about relevant exposure.

Speaker Formats

We are curating a limited number of speaking opportunities, including:

• Panel discussions (AI, funding, business growth)

• Keynote-style sessions (20–30 minutes)

• Sponsored speaking segments

• Moderated conversations

All sessions are designed to be practical, insightful, and high-impact.

Topics of Interest

We are especially interested in speakers who can contribute to:

• AI applications in business and startups

• Scaling companies in the U.S. market

• Investment strategy, venture capital, and angel investing

• Real estate and alternative investments

• Founder journeys and lessons learned

• Building cross-border businesses

• Community and ecosystem development

Language & Accessibility

• Primary event language: English

• Select sessions may be delivered in Russian

• AI-powered translation will be provided

Selection Process

Speaker participation is curated and limited.

We review applicants based on:

• Relevance of experience

• Practical value of insights

• Alignment with the audience

• Contribution to the overall program

Not all applicants will be selected.

Apply to Speak

If you believe your experience, knowledge, or perspective can create real value in this room, we invite you to apply.

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A Note on Participation

This summit is designed as a community-driven, high-impact platform.

Our focus is on bringing together individuals who are aligned with the mission of building a stronger Central Asian business presence in the United States.

About ACABA

The American Central Asian Business Alliance (ACABA) is a platform dedicated to connecting, supporting, and elevating Central Asian entrepreneurs, professionals, and businesses across the United States.