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From December 3 to 12, training camps are being conducted for 100 of the most gifted students selected from various regions of the country, as part of the preparation for the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026). The program features intensive training sessions delivered by experienced international and local experts.

With the support of the Ministry of Digital Technologies and Ucell, all participants received one-year subscription licenses to professional courses on the Coursera online learning platform.

This initiative represents a significant step toward strengthening the international-level knowledge and skills of young talents.

Representatives of the IT Education Association held a meaningful meeting with Riga TechGirls, Latvia’s first and largest community dedicated to empowering women through digital skills and technology education.

Riga TechGirls shared their experience in driving women’s participation in STEM, including their mentorship programs, workshops, and initiatives that support career transition into tech. We, in turn, presented the rapid development of Uzbekistan’s IT sector, the growing opportunities in tech education for girls, and the mission of IT Ladies Uzbekistan — a community that brings together ambitious young women pursuing careers in technology.

🔹 During the discussion, we explored: • the current landscape of STEM education for girls in Uzbekistan; • national digital initiatives and learning pathways; • Riga TechGirls’ best practices and expertise; • potential collaboration opportunities; • joint ideas for knowledge exchange and international growth.

Our guests from Latvia expressed strong interest and appreciation for the supportive ecosystem developing in Uzbekistan for girls and women in IT.

Such international partnerships help broaden horizons, inspire ambition, and create new pathways for talented young women in the global tech community.

On December 6, the annual DevFest 2025 event, organized by Google Developer Group (GDG) Tashkent, was held at the Alisher Navoi Cinema Palace in Tashkent.

The event brought together more than 30 international speakers from countries including the United States, Poland, Romania, Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as representatives of leading technology companies such as Google, Yandex, Pinterest, Bank of America, and others. With over 5,000 participants, the festival became one of the largest events within Uzbekistan’s IT community.

In his opening remarks, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov highlighted the continuous development of DevFest over the years, the steady growth in the number of participants, and the strong support for such initiatives driven by the attention of the country’s leadership to the IT sector. He also emphasized the important role of young people in acquiring knowledge and contributing to the formation of Uzbekistan as an emerging IT hub.

The event also featured a speech by U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick, who noted that such technological gatherings strengthen cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States and create new opportunities for young professionals.

👥 On September 24, the forum “Artificial Intelligence in Digital Education: From Idea to Impact” will take place. You’ll discover the latest innovations in digital education and AI, get inspired by new ideas and projects, and engage with experts and influencers in the field.

⚙ Special games will also be organized for participants, with modern tech prizes awarded to the winners.

↔ Don’t miss this opportunity — join the Forum and achieve success!

📌 Register here: ictweek.uz/oz/register/visitor

🔕 Venue: CAEx Exhibition Complex, Main Hall 1 🔔 Time: 9:30 AM (registration starts at 9:00 AM)

🚌 To make transportation easier, free shuttle buses will run on September 23–26 from “Buyuk Ipak Yo‘li” metro station (Dagestanskaya Street), Uzbekistan Hotel, and IT Park Uzbekistan (4 Ibrohim Mo‘minov Street).

Uzbekistan has made its debut at Coursera Connect 2025 — and achieved a remarkable milestone.

💡 The IT Education Association, together with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, was recognized as a Global Finalist of Coursera’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award 2025.

The delegation was led by Deputy Minister Rustam Karimjonov, who also met with Coursera CEO Greg Hart to discuss: Introducing Coursera courses in schools and government organizations, Developing AI-powered Uzbek-language voice-overs, Exploring opportunities to host a Coursera event in Uzbekistan.

📊 Today, more than 600,000 users are registered on Uzbekcoders.uz under the One Million Uzbek Coders project. In just the first half of 2025, nearly 400,000 young people completed Coursera courses and earned certificates.

🌍 This recognition underscores Uzbekistan’s growing influence in the global digital education space and its commitment to expanding opportunities for youth.

📌 The IT Education Association continues its collaboration with Coursera to make world-class courses accessible in Uzbekistan — including expanding offerings in the Uzbek language.

🚀 Thousands of young people are already gaining new knowledge, skills, and certifications. 👉 Want to join them? Visit: link to explore and enroll in courses.

Despite his young age, Mirali has achieved remarkable success in the fields of knowledge, inclusion, and digital technologies. In this video, he talks not only about his life journey and work but also about the challenges people with disabilities face in the technology field. ⠀ This conversation is about opportunities — and overcoming any obstacle!

📹 Full interview: Watch here

Independence is not only a symbol of freedom and progress, but also the foundation of our confidence in the future and the opportunities we are creating for our children.

On behalf of the IT Education Association team, we sincerely congratulate all our compatriots on this remarkable occasion. We are proud to contribute to building the digital future of our country.

Let us work together to create a more modern, innovative, and prosperous Uzbekistan for generations to come!

Happy Independence Day, dear compatriots!

From September 23 to 26 in Tashkent, at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) complex, the country’s largest event in the field of information and communication technologies — ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 — will take place.

Over four days, Tech Week will gather global experts, startups, major companies, and government representatives on one platform to discuss the most pressing issues about artificial intelligence and future technologies.

ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 is not only a platform for showcasing innovations and new solutions, but also an important step on Uzbekistan’s path to becoming a regional IT hub.

The week’s program includes: ✅ International conferences and seminars — lectures on digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI, and the future of IT ✅ Workshops and trainings — practical sessions in programming, information security, and other fields ✅ ICT Expo — Innovation exhibition — presentations of new developments in AI, blockchain, IoT ✅ Startup & Venture Summit — a platform for ideas and investments ✅ B2B and B2G meetings — opportunities for cooperation and development ✅ GameDev, FinTech, and E-commerce — global trends and local solutions ✅ Government initiatives — presentations of digital strategies and economic development plans ✅ Networking — a unique platform for 50+ countries, 20+ delegations, 300+ companies, and 20,000+ participants

🤝 Sponsors and participants • General Sponsor – Uzum • Strategic Partner – Startup Qatar • Gold Partners – Huawei, ZTE • Digital Transformation Partner – Datavolt • Main Digital Partner – Yandex Uzbekistan • Technical Partner – IT Park Uzbekistan and Uztelecom • Network Partner – Beeline Uzbekistan • Education Partners – HP, INHA • Registration System Partner – Sarkor Telecom

Among participants: IT Park Uzbekistan, Uzum, Yandex Uzbekistan, Invest Qatar, DataVolt, HP, Uztelecom, Huawei, ZTE Corporation, Beeline Uzbekistan, Mobiuz, AloqaBank, AloqaVentures, Venkon Group, UZINFOCOM, Digital Government Center, Linkwise Technology, Amity University Tashkent, opencard, and 100+ global and local ICT companies.

In addition, the national pavilions of Qatar, China, South Korea, and Japan will showcase the most advanced developments of these countries.

Why participate? 🌍 50+ participating countries 🤝 20+ official delegations 🏢 300+ companies and partners 👥 20,000+ visitors

This event provides not only the chance to stay informed about the latest trends in the technology sector, but also opportunities to build partnerships for future cooperation, enter new markets, and become part of the digital future.

📌 Join ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 and become an integral part of the global IT community!

🔗Registration

☎️ +998 55 511-07-77 📧 info@ictweek.uz | info@ite-association.uz

The camp, held from July 28 to August 3, was organized in cooperation with the Stirling Foundation (USA) and the IT Education Association of Uzbekistan.

As part of the “Muhammad al-Khwarizmi’s Heirs” initiative implemented by the Center for the Development of Digital Education, the camp offered an intensive program for mentors, including IT training sessions, English language classes, workshops, cultural events, as well as intellectual and sports competitions.

Participants gained both theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas:

✅ Cybersecurity ✅ DevOps ✅ Programming (Front-end & Back-end) ✅ Data Analysis ✅ English for IT

The hackathon competition was one of the camp’s most exciting highlights, fostering creative thinking, the search for technological solutions, and teamwork skills. Winners were awarded certificates and memorable gifts.

Cyber Summer Camp – 2025 was not only an educational program but also served to strengthen cooperation and build a friendly environment among mentors.

This project became another important step in expanding digital education in Uzbekistan and guiding the younger generation toward modern IT professions.

The IT Education Association expresses its gratitude to project partners — the Stirling Foundation (USA) and Utah Valley University professors Dr. Vessela Ilieva and Dr. Mia Kang.