The capital of Turkmenistan will host the 25th International Multidisciplinary Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat – 2026 (WCA 2026) on May 24–25, 2026, official media reported Sunday.

According to the report, the event will be held under the motto “Architecture. Innovation. Sustainable Development.”

Last year, the WCA 2025 forum brought together more than 550 participants from over 30 countries, including representatives of government agencies, international organizations, leading architectural and engineering companies, as well as international financial institutions. The number of participants is expected to increase in 2026, creating opportunities for professional dialogue and new business partnerships.

One of the key topics of the upcoming forum will be the implementation of Ashgabat Development Strategy 2045, aimed at developing Ashgabat as a modern administrative, economic and cultural center, introducing innovative urban planning solutions and enhancing the city’s environmental sustainability.

WCA 2026 will serve as an important platform for presenting new investment projects. The event will focus on the development of modern urban infrastructure and architecture, the practical application of innovative construction technologies, the development of energy systems and sustainable energy solutions, projects in the gas-chemical and chemical industries, the production of modern construction materials and the development of the industrial sector, as well as the signing of new contracts.

During last year’s forum, the Ashgabat city administration signed a contract with Zoomlion Environmental Industry Co. Ltd. for the supply of 960 units of modern municipal equipment worth more than $54 million. An agreement was also signed between the state concern Türkmenhimiýa and Daewoo Engineering & Construction to build a mineral fertilizer production complex in Turkmenabat worth $682 million.

Participants in the 25th International Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat – 2026 (WCA 2026) can find more detailed information on the forum’s official website.