The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

During the forum, the results of the national competition “Students Cup 2025” and the international online competition “HSE Creative Open: Uzbek Culture in Contemporary Design” were announced. Winners received diplomas, prizes, and commemorative gifts. The “Students Cup 2025” featured over 80 projects from 30 universities across the country, including notable entries from the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, Namangan State Technical University, and the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Silk Road.” The international online competition gathered students from Uzbekistan, Russia, Cyprus, and the USA, with winners demonstrating a high level of creativity and professionalism.

In addition, around 30 students were recognized for their volunteer work, including representatives from Tashkent State Transport University and Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization. The forum program featured a master class on sensory tourism led by the creator of the Russian project “Scents of Cities,” where participants created aromatic compositions reflecting the spirit of Uzbek cities.

Special attention was given to the project “Fergana Archaeological and Ethnographic Expedition – 2025,” organized by the Scientific-Educational Center for Altaistics and Turkology “Greater Altai.” Scientists from Russia and Uzbekistan assessed the tourism potential of various regions, explored archaeological and ethnographic sites, met with local craftsmen, and developed routes for cultural, ecological, and gastronomic tourism. The forum highlighted the importance of a scientific approach in tourism and promoted international cooperation, strengthening ties between professionals and young researchers.