Uzbekistan highlights growing tech and science sectors at major events
The events underscore the country’s expanding role in global innovation, attracting investors and fostering youth engagement in science and technology
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is rapidly positioning itself as a hub for technology and innovation, highlighted by two major events this month.
The Uzbekistan Tech Conference, held in Dubai on 13 February 2025, and the VI Science and Atom Festival in Tashkent from 12 to 15 February 2025, underscored the country’s growing influence in both sectors.
The Uzbekistan Tech Conference, organized by the Ministry of Digital Technologies and IT Park Uzbekistan, brought together over 130 representatives from 105 UAE-based companies. Minister Sherzod Shermatov highlighted the country’s expanding IT sector, bolstered by government support and a thriving startup ecosystem.
IT Park’s Mahliyo Muksinova emphasized Uzbekistan’s status as a global tech hub, with IT exports reaching 89 countries.
Key industry leaders, including Rajit Nanda, CEO of DataVolt, and Kevin Handa, CTO of Uzum, shared insights into innovative projects, including eco-friendly data centers and the country’s first unicorn startup.
The conference also featured a workshop on attracting investors and expanding into the UAE market.
Fostering youth innovation at the science festival
Parallel to the Dubai event, the VI Science and Atom Festival in Tashkent drew attention to Uzbekistan’s focus on fostering youth innovation in science and technology.
The four-day event brought young minds together with industry leaders in various educational institutions and the Atomic Technology Information Center.
The festival, which included seminars, demonstrations, and screenings, focused on atomic science and robotics.
It was held at venues such as the National Research Nuclear University MIFI and the Tashkent State Technical University, where Oliver Stone’s documentary Atom was screened, shedding light on the societal impact of atomic science.
The festival reflected Uzbekistan’s commitment to promoting science and technology education among young people, offering them a platform to engage with experts and explore new fields of research.
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