Turkmentel 2026

Turkmentel is an international trade fair for information and communication technology, satellite communications, broadcasting, cable television and the television industry, bringing together government decision-makers, operators, system integrators and technology investors, and providing a platform for communications and digital technology companies to reach the Central Asian market.

The display scope covers IT infrastructure and data services, ECM and input/output solutions, satellite broadband internet systems, satellite systems and technology, and communication networks, mobile operator technology, optical cable, payment systems, set-top boxes, data centres, and network and mobile technology; exhibition areas cover satellite, broadcast and television technology, communication networks and operator technology, data centres, security and fintech, smart home and digital business solutions, and equipment, accessories and content services.

Turkmenistan has continued to increase investment in telecommunications, digital infrastructure and smart cities in recent years, with priorities including fibre network expansion, data centre construction, mobile network capacity expansion and digitalisation of public institutions, creating strong demand for broadband and fibre, mobile operator technology and 4G/5G readiness, satellite and broadcast systems, data centres and cybersecurity, smart cities and IoT, and payments and fintech.

Leveraging its location connecting Central Asia, the Caspian region, Russia, Iran and the Caucasus, the fair gives exhibitors opportunities to reach buyers, take part in government projects, find distributors and local partners and open up new markets; it is held with the involvement of Turkmenistan's Ministry of Communications and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.