The UN Public Service Forum 2025 Will take place in Samarkand, the Republic of Uzbekistan, from 23 to 25 June 2025, under the theme “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future”
Co-organized by UN DESA and the Government of Uzbekistan, the Forum will focus on the urgent need to accelerate progress in public administration and service delivery to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This workshop is organized by IT Park Uzbekistan as part of the broader UN Public Service Forum 2025, highlighting the country’s commitment to digital transformation and international cooperation in the public service sector.
Samarkand, a city of historical significance, is evolving into a strategic tech hub connecting the East and West. The upcoming Building Digital Alliances: Gulf Countries & Uzbekistan Workshop offers a unique chance to explore Central Asia’s dynamic IT-ecosystem and cultivate stronger international digital partnerships.
Benefits for Member Companies
Why attend?
Explore Uzbekistan’s fast-growing digital economy and IT talents
Discover innovations in digital governance and e-services
Learn about national strategies in smart infrastructure and education
Engage with GCC–Uzbekistan partnerships in tech and investment
Connect with policymakers, innovators, and global tech leaders
Who Should Attend?
C-level executives from tech, consulting, fintech, cloud, and e-government sectors
Business development and partnership managers exploring Central Asia & GCC markets
Government officials and digital policy advisors focused on innovation and smart governance
VC & FDI consultants looking for emerging market opportunities
Startup founders and accelerators seeking access to talent, funding, and soft-landing programs
Education & training institutions interested in tech-driven workforce development
GCC-UZBEKISTAN DIGITAL AND TECH FORUM
June 24
10:30-16:30
Grand Hall, Congress Center,
Silkroad Samarkand
10:30 - 11:00
Registration and welcoming drinks
11:00 – 11:05
Opening of the Uzbekistan tech and services conference
11:05 - 11:15
Welcome speech
Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan
11:15 - 11:25
Exploring Uzbekistan’s digital transformation:
IT talents, investment attraction and global business support
11:25 - 11:35
Pioneering breakthroughs:
How Uzbekistan is redefining digital government services
11:35 - 11:45
IT education for sustainable development
11:45 - 12:00
Building smart nations:
Infrastructure, innovation and investment for a digital future
12:00- 12:05
Closing remarks
Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan
12:05 - 14:30
Coffee break and networking session
June 24
10:30-16:30
Grand Hall, Congress Center,
Silkroad Samarkand
14:30 - 14:35
Opening remarks
14:35 - 15:15
Panel session:
Future through digital alliances: synergy between Uzbekistan and the GCC in economic transformation
15:15 - 16:30
GovTech made in Uzbekistan:
IT companies presentations
Uzbekistan at a glance
38 mln Population
65% under age of 35
Multilingual Talent Pool
5 000 000
English
1 000 000
Turkish
225 000
German
102 000
Korean
100 000
French
100 000
Arabic
Economic Indicators
INFLATION RATE
GDP
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, INFLOWS
IT Park Uzbekistan
2 730 +
Member Companies
225 000 sqm
of Infrastructure
5
Representative Offices
708 Foreign Capital Companies
Benefits for Member Companies
0%
Corporate taxes
0%
Social tax
0%
Property & land tax
NO
VAT on imported services
5%
Tax on dividends
7.5%
Personal income tax
ZERO RISK: expense reimbursement
ZERO RISK: expense reimbursement
Free office for 1 year
Technical equipment
Reimbursement of up to 15% of Salary
Partial Coverage of HR Services
Up to $5000 for employee training
Hire your foreign employees
IT VISA
You are welcome to stay in Uzbekistan! A member company is eligible to apply for IT Visas for its founders, investors, and employees
EQUAL SOCIAL RIGHTS WITH CITIZENS OF UZBEKISTAN
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE OF ANY VALUE IN THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Dividend payment in foreign currency
Payment of salaries in foreign currency
Work permit is not required for foreign citizens
IT VISA
You are welcome to stay in Uzbekistan! A member company is eligible to apply for IT Visas for its founders, investors, and employees
EQUAL SOCIAL RIGHTS WITH CITIZENS OF UZBEKISTAN
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE OF ANY VALUE IN THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Dividend payment in foreign currency
Payment of salaries in foreign currency
Work permit is not required for foreign citizens