German–Central Asian Scientific and Innovation Conference Held
2026-10-27 14:20:00 / News of ministry
The conference was opened by Javlonbek Abdujalilov, Deputy Director of the Agency for Innovative Development.
The event focused on the strategic prospects for scientific and technological cooperation between Germany and Central Asian countries, support for joint projects, and opportunities to translate scientific research into practical applications.
During the opening session, representatives of the Agency for Innovative Development and CASIB highlighted the importance of strengthening scientific and innovation ties between the regions, establishing new areas of cooperation, and advancing promising projects.
The conference sessions explored the role of the digital economy in industrial modernisation, advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and cooperation between research institutions and industrial enterprises. Participants also discussed opportunities for collaboration in green energy, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, smart mobility, logistics, sustainable infrastructure and technology transfer.
Representatives of GIZ provided information on cooperation and funding opportunities in Germany and Europe, including mechanisms for supporting joint projects. This enabled research organisations, higher education institutions and innovation project initiators to explore new opportunities for expanding international cooperation.
Participants included Peter Liebelt, Head of CASIB; Dr Caroline Milow, GIZ Programme Manager at the Delegation of the European Union in Uzbekistan; Prof. Dr Georg Guggenberger, Professor at the University of Hannover and a representative of the Senate of the German Research Foundation (DFG); Dr Olga Shibistova, Professor at Leibniz University Hannover; Dr Nilufar Rashitova, Deputy Dean at Westminster International University in Tashkent; DFG representatives Dr Elisa Braeckevelt and Methchild Köhler; and Dr Javlonbek Ishchanov from the National Research University TIIAME. Peter Liebelt moderated the conference.
More than 100 participants attended the conference, including participants in joint Germany–Uzbekistan project competitions and representatives of higher education institutions and research organisations.
The conference served as an important platform for strengthening scientific and innovation cooperation between Germany and Central Asian countries, promoting closer integration between science and industry, expanding the exchange of advanced technologies, and establishing new partnerships for promising joint projects.