The first two days of the meetings took place at the Muhammad al-Khwarizmi Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT). As the Grant Holder, TUIT plays a leading role in training modern cybersecurity specialists in Central Asia within the framework of this project. The event brought together representatives of higher education institutions from Spain, Romania, Belgium, Italy, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives of relevant ministries and organizations, including the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The third day of the meetings continued at the National University of Uzbekistan, focusing on the development of curricula and academic approaches for new master’s programmes in cybersecurity. Participants delivered presentations on their institutions’ activities and discussed ways to align academic programmes with the needs of industry and public administration.
The Cyber4CA project aims to develop innovative master’s programmes in cybersecurity based on the experience of leading European universities, establish modern CyberLabs laboratories, promote the digital transformation of the education process, and strengthen cooperation between academia, industry, and the public sector. The initiative aligns with the strategic priorities of the European Union and seeks to develop a sustainable educational ecosystem for digital security in Central Asia.