Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Expansion of Alliance Membership
To date, 40 organizations have joined the Alliance, comprising 45 percent representatives of the private sector, 35 percent higher education and scientific institutions, and 20 percent state organizations. This collaborative framework serves to strengthen cooperation between government, business, and the scientific community in advancing the development of artificial intelligence.

National AI Hackathon
Under the "National AI Hackathon" project, launched at the Alliance's initiative, 3,000 talented young people across eight regions of the republic were engaged in the initiative. Participants developed 120 Minimum Viable Product (MVP) prototypes offering solutions to social and economic challenges, with a prize fund of 2 billion soums allocated to support the winning teams. The project's experience was subsequently presented at a number of international events and received recognition from foreign experts.

"5 Million AI Leaders" Project
Within the framework of the "5 Million AI Leaders" project, 600 talented young people were provided with modern technical equipment, and 200 active participants were granted access to study on leading international online education platforms. In addition, 10 computer science teachers contributing to youth training in artificial intelligence across the regions took part in advanced training programs at leading technology companies in China.

International Cooperation
The "AI Sandbox Uzbekistan" project was launched in cooperation with the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under which training sessions were organized with the participation of international experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Access to more than 60 industry datasets and international GPU resources was also established.

The Alliance became a member of the International AI Alliance Network, enabling it to develop cooperation with 24 countries and more than 32 international organizations.

Presentations at International Forums
During the first half of 2026, Uzbekistan's ongoing reforms in the field of artificial intelligence were presented at the following international events:
AI Impact Summit (New Delhi)
GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 (Almaty)
KEY TECH AI Summit 2026 (Tashkent)
Huawei Digital Week (Tashkent)
AI Standardization Roundtable
AI for Good Global Summit (Geneva)

These results reflect Uzbekistan's continued commitment to developing its artificial intelligence ecosystem, expanding international cooperation, and training qualified specialists in the field.