FAQ

How do I register for CIET 2026?

Can I register on-site?

    No. On-site registration is not available.
    • Deadline for in-person registration: 20 October 2026
    • Deadline for online registration: 25 October 2026

What if I cannot attend after registering?

    You may transfer your participation to another representative. Please notify the organisers at least 15 working days before the event (especially important for international participants requiring a visa).

What is included in the delegate package?

    1. Visa support (single-entry visa for 6 days)
    2. Access to all plenary and technical sessions
    3. Participation in high-level B2B and B2G meetings
    4. Company profile in the CIET 2026 catalogue
    5. Access to presentations after the conference via the online portal
    6. Coffee breaks, business lunches and Gala Dinner
    7. Delegate bag (badge, notebook, pen, USB flash drive, thermal mug, hoodie and calendar)
    8. Complimentary airport–hotel–airport transfer
    9. Ashgabat city tour
    10. Complimentary SIM card with unlimited internet and domestic calls
    11. Daily shuttle service between official hotels and the venue

Can several representatives register from one company?

    Yes. There is no limit on the number of delegates from one company or organisation.

Visa application deadline

    The visa application deadline is 20 October 2026. Participants requiring a visa should submit all required documents by this date.

Payment methods

Do the organisers provide visa support?

    Yes. After your registration is confirmed, the organisers will issue an official Letter of Invitation (LOI) required for visa issuance.

Which documents are required?

    1. Completed visa application form
    2. Passport copy (minimum six months validity and two blank pages)
    3. One colour photograph (3 × 4 cm)
    4. Hotel booking confirmation (arranged by the organisers)

What is the expected visa processing time?

    The Letter of Invitation (LOI) is issued by the State Migration Service within 10–14 working days.

Is it possible to obtain a visa upon arrival?

    Yes, to obtain a visa upon arrival, you will need to present the copy Letter of Invitation (LOI) along with your passport to the migration officer, who will then stamp the visa in your passport.

In case my visa is not approved, what are the next steps?

    In the event that your visa application is denied, we will refund your delegate fee after deducting 10% tax from the total amount.

How long is the visa valid?

    The visa is issued for 7 days. Delegates may enter the country starting two days before the event and leave up to two days after it ends. In practice, this means you will be able to stay approximately from November 1 to November 7.

Visa Support Contact:

Which hotels are available for accommodation during the event?

    Accommodation is available at the official conference hotels: Yyldyz Hotel, Diwan Hotel and Olympia Hotel. Bookings are arranged through the organisers.
    Contact: leili.malikova@tef-turkmenistan.com

Do you provide free airport-to-hotel transfers?

    Complimentary airport transfers and daily shuttle buses between the official hotels and the conference venue are provided.

Does the registration fee include accommodation?

    Accommodation is not part of the registration fee. The organizing team can help you make bookings at the hotels.

Is there shuttle service between the hotels and the venue?

    A shuttle bus will be arranged by the organizers to transport delegates between the hotels and the venue.

Is it possible to request early check-in or late check-out?

    Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request, with additional charges.


Where will CIET 2026 take place?

    Olympia Hotel, Ashgabat

When is the event?

Which languages will be used?

    Sessions will be in Turkmen, Russian, and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided.

Where do I collect my badge and delegate bag?

    2 November, 14:00–20:00 at Olympia Hotel, or on 3 November at the venue.

Is internet access available at the venue?

    Free Wi-Fi will be available at the venue. International delegates will also receive a SIM card with mobile internet.

Will food and beverages be provided during the event?

    Coffee breaks, business lunches, official receptions and the Gala Dinner are included.

Does the delegate package include access to scheduled meetings?

What is the procedure for requesting meetings?

    Indicate your preferred meeting counterparts during registration. The organisers will prepare an individual meeting schedule.

Is interpretation service provided?

    Consecutive interpretation (Russian–English–Turkmen) will be available for meetings.

Is entry via land borders allowed?

    Delegates can enter Turkmenistan via official land borders, provided they present a valid LOI (e.g., Farap/Shavat crossing from Uzbekistan).

Does the conference fee include internal flights or taxis?

    No, domestic travel expenses are not included. Flights or taxi services within the country are not covered, but can be arranged at official rates upon request.

Who can provide support for border procedures or internal travel arrangements?

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