Moderator – Marina Bzovii, Administrator of Moldova Innovation Technology Park

Speakers: Chubak Temirov, Deputy Director of High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan, Umedjon Komilov, Head of International Department at the State Enterprise Institution “Business Incubator of Tajikistan”, Daniyar Zhumagulov, Director of Technological Centers Office, Astana Hub

Chubak Temirov, Deputy Director of the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan.

“There are several important requirements for companies looking to enter our region, but I want to focus on education. Without young talent, these companies may come and say ‘Okay,’ but they won’t achieve real success. In addition to this, it’s also crucial to develop the market. Central Asian countries were part of the Silk Road for many years; we have a rich history, and we need a kind of rebranding. As a new destination, we have the potential to revive the renewal of the Silk Road.”

Daniyar Zhumagulov, Director of Technological Centers Office, Astana.

“We invite companies to investigate what Astana Hub is, and which possible benefits you may get cooperating with us, and then to come to Astana for collaboration. I urge all of you to share your experiences with one another. I believe that this is the only way we can truly be productive.”

Umedjon Kamilov, Head of International Department of the State Enterprise Institution “Business Incubator of Tajikistan”.

“First of all, I believe the top priority when it comes to technological advancements is to train new IT specialists. We have a new generation of professionals who have transitioned from traditional fields, such as law and economics. The second priority is AI development. We are the first country in Central Asia to establish a National AI Strategy. By 2025, we plan to open an AI academy to train more specialists and contribute to the growth of this field.”

Marina Bzovii, administrator MITP and Moderator.

“In Moldova, while many prominent companies are based abroad, not all of them are. We can proudly say that we have at least one unicorn, although it doesn’t identify as a Moldovan company. There is a strong emphasis on developing human capital here. To attract foreign talent, Moldova has implemented a special IT visa. Our IT park hosts around 2,000 resident companies employing over 22,000 people—representing 4.4% of the country’s active population engaged in the IT sector.”