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Uzbekistan to host M360 Eurasia 2026, gathering digital policy and telecom leaders

M360 Eurasia 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 20–21 in Samarkand, marking the second consecutive year that the event is being hosted in the country. The forum is organized by GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Beeline Uzbekistan, and VEON, with additional support from the International Telecommunication Union and the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications.

The upcoming forum follows the previous edition held in Tashkent and reflects continued engagement between international technology stakeholders and regional institutions. The event will bring together government officials, telecommunications operators, technology companies, and industry experts to discuss current developments and policy approaches in the digital and connectivity sectors.

The agenda includes a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions addressing a range of topics relevant to the region’s digital transformation. These include the development of artificial intelligence capabilities within public administration, the establishment of sovereign digital infrastructure, and the expansion of mobile connectivity through satellite-based solutions. Additional focus areas include cybersecurity risks and measures to protect telecommunications networks, as well as regulatory and investment frameworks supporting digital sector growth.

The confirmed speaker line-up includes representatives from global technology firms, regional telecom operators, and public institutions. Participants include executives and senior officials from organizations such as Google, Huawei, and ZTE, alongside leaders from telecommunications companies operating in Central Asia and neighboring regions. The discussions are expected to cover both technical and policy aspects of digital ecosystem development.

As part of the event program, the International Telecommunication Union will organize a regional hackathon focused on green and digital innovation. Scheduled for May 21, the competition will involve teams from across Central Asia presenting technology-based solutions to environmental challenges. Areas of focus include renewable energy systems, water resource management, waste reduction technologies, and environmental monitoring tools. Teams selected during the semi-final stage in Samarkand will advance to the final round, which is planned to take place in Kyrgyzstan.

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