We are merchants of experience—global citizens who traverse borders not just geographically, but intellectually and emotionally. We gain knowledge through immersion, connect worlds through friendship, and turn insights into action. Our community is made up of investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, artists, and thinkers who seek to leave a meaningful impact on their communities.

What We Do:

We learn from experiences and community members’ knowledge.

Our annual plenary and global satellite events blur the line between speaker and participant, encouraging candid, cross-disciplinary conversations. Every participant is a speaker.

We uncover industries and sociological shifts at the precipice of change—from emerging markets to secular growth trends—through radical curiosity and generous knowledge exchange.

Why We Gather:

We gather as modern-day merchants of experience. In the Silk Road era, merchants didn’t just trade goods, they exchanged ideas, cultures, and know-how across continents. At the New Silk Road Forum, our participants carry that same spirit.

Each member of our community brings experience, hard-won insight, and unique perspective. We come together not just to learn, but to share—to trade stories, challenge assumptions, and enrich one another’s worldview. It’s this culture of generous exchange that turns each gathering into a community of ideas, friendships, and possibilities.

Our Origin:

The journey began in 2017, when a small group of global investors met in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss risk, opportunity, and untold stories in off-the-beaten-path markets. Since then, our forum has evolved into a global network, with summits in London, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Baku, New York, and Jackson Hole.

The Next Chapter: Istanbul, September 17th–19th, 2025

At the New Silk Road Forum 2025, we invite you to journey with us across borders, industries, and ideas. Expect three days of discovery, connection, and growth.