Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

During the panel session titled “National Strategies and Global Educational Cooperation: Global Strategies and Partnership Networks for AI Talent Development,” Uzokboy Begimqulov, Director of the Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Higher Education Personnel under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan, delivered a speech. In his remarks, he highlighted the large-scale reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan’s education sector, the opportunities being created for young people, and the growing demand for modern professions and AI-related competencies. He also emphasized that the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has launched the “5 Million AI Leaders” initiative, which plays an important role in providing young people with digital skills and preparing a new generation of artificial intelligence specialists. Throughout the event, participants exchanged views on national AI strategies, international educational cooperation, scientific research, and the development of professional training systems. The forum was significant for offering a number of proposals and initiatives aimed at advancing digital transformation and strengthening the artificial intelligence ecosystem.