The VIII Central Asian Internet Governance Forum took place in Tashkent

On June 21–22, the VIII Central Asian Internet Governance Forum took place in Tashkent, focusing on the theme “Digital Horizons of Central Asia: Innovation, Security, and Development.” The forum brought together over 200 participants, including representatives from government bodies of Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives from international organizations, business, and the expert community, including such technology companies as Google, IBM, Yandex, TikTok, and others.

Over the course of two days, forum participants discussed a wide range of topics, including:

— digital infrastructure: realizing Central Asia’s potential in the technology era

— a secure digital future for Central Asia: strategies, initiatives, and cooperation in the face of growing cyber threats

— regulation in the era of innovation: the path to effective technology adoption in Central Asia

— digital initiatives to address social challenges in the region: inclusivity, sustainability, and efficiency.

The forum served as an important platform for discussing issues related to the development of digital infrastructure not only in each Central Asian country but also across the region as a whole.

As part of the forum, the following events were held:

— plenary sessions with the participation of high-ranking officials
— thematic sessions on pressing issues of the digital agenda

— exhibitions of advanced developments and solutions.

The forum was organized by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, UNIVERSOFT IT, and the National Legal Corporation.

CAIGF 2024 partners: Yandex, Bazalt, ICANN, RIPE NCC, Internet Society, JSC Kaspersky Lab, TikTok, Bezopasnosti, InfoWatch, the Center for Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Attacks, and The Tech.

CAIGF 2024 became a landmark event in the field of digital development in the region. It demonstrated the commitment of Central Asian countries to ensuring universal internet access, enhancing cybersecurity, and stimulating innovation. The solutions and recommendations developed at the forum will contribute to further development of the digital economy and strengthening the technological potential of Central Asia.