The right air cargo people in one room

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Central Asia is no longer just a transit geography — it is becoming a serious cargo growth platform. New infrastructure, shifting trade flows, multimodal corridors, and stronger international interest are creating real opportunities for airlines, airports, freight forwarders, investors, technology providers, and logistics partners.

Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #3 is bringing together an outstanding speaker lineup — senior leaders, global experts, airport executives, cargo operators, logistics strategists, and solution providers shaping the future of air freight across Central Asia, Eurasia, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Taking place on September 30—October 1, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Summit is designed as a high-level working platform for strategic dialogue, practical insight, business networking, and new partnerships in one of the world’s most dynamic emerging air cargo regions.

MEET THE SPEAKERS SHAPING THE AGENDA

• Alina Fetisova, Regional Cargo Manager Europe, Middle East and Africa, OSS-Cargo, IATA
  Alina will bring IATA’s global perspective on cargo standards, digitalization, and the integration of Central Asia into the international air freight ecosystem.
• Erlan Ospanov, Owner & Chairman of the Board, Sary-Arka Airport
  A key figure behind one of Kazakhstan’s major cargo hub projects, Erlan will share a practical airport-owner perspective on multimodal growth and regional infrastructure development.
• Göker Köse, President, Almaty International Airport
  Representing one of Central Asia’s most important cargo gateways, Göker will provide valuable insight into airport development, capacity planning, and the region’s growing transit role.
• Darko Vučić, Leading Quality & Compliance, Silk Way West Airlines
  Darko will add the perspective of a major international cargo airline, with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence in complex cargo networks.
• Thomas Kowitzki, VP, Global Head of ChinaRail/Multimodal, DHL Global Forwarding
  Thomas will bring DHL’s global multimodal expertise, connecting the discussion to China—Europe corridors, rail-air solutions, and integrated logistics strategies.
• Christelle Labeyrie, CEO, Aélia
  Christelle will address the increasingly important topic of insurance, risk, and conflicting interests between airports and cargo airlines — a critical issue for sustainable market growth.
• Dominik Shavernev, Head of the Strategic Development Department, FedEx
  Dominik will contribute the perspective of one of the world’s leading express and logistics networks, highlighting strategic development opportunities in a changing regional market.
• Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo — IMEA, Chapman Freeborn Aviation Services DMCC
  Gerhard will bring deep expertise in charter, cargo capacity, and flexible aviation solutions across the India, Middle East, and Africa region.
• Michael Clements, Senior Director Sales, Customer Support & Business Development EMEI, Atlas Air
  Michael will share the view of a global freighter operator, focusing on customer needs, market development, and capacity solutions for fast-growing cargo corridors.
• Vivian Lau, Chair and Group CEO, Pacific Air Holdings Limited
  Vivian will bring a senior leadership perspective from Asia, connecting Central Asia’s cargo potential with wider regional and global aviation opportunities.

Registration is now open. Secure your place today and join the leaders defining the next phase of air cargo growth across Central Asia and Eurasia.

CentralAsia+ Aero earlier reported: IATA: Central Asia is transitioning into an intercontinental air bridge.