BERLIN, September 20. /Dunyo IA/. “Digital Uzbekistan - Berlin 2026” conference, organized by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan in cooperation with “IT Park Uzbekistan” and its representative office in Germany, “IT-PARK UZB GmbH”, took place at the Embassy of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Event brought together executives and experts from over 50 leading German companies and organizations across the IT, digital technology, consulting, investment, and innovation sectors - ranging from large corporations and mid-sized enterprises to investors, venture capital funds, system integrators and accelerators. A delegation from Uzbekistan, comprising representatives of “IT Park Uzbekistan”, also participated in the meeting.

Objective of the event was to present the potential of Uzbekistan’s rapidly developing IT sector to the German business community and to establish direct ties between Uzbek technology firms and German companies, startups, and investors. Our country was highlighted as a reliable partner offering global digital services and technological solutions to the European market.

Ambassador of Uzbekistan Dilshod Akhatov emphasized the significance of further expanding cooperation between the two nations in the field of digital technologies and IT. He elaborated on the country's IT ecosystem, the conditions created for technology companies, the development of digital services, and preferences offered to foreign partners. Citing incentive mechanisms, the infrastructure of “IT Park Uzbekistan” and achievements in digitalization as examples, the Ambassador invited German companies to actively engage in Uzbekistan.

Speakers highlighted the opportunities available to residents of “IT Park Uzbekistan” the country’s export potential in digital services and software products, as well as the prospects for entering German and European markets. Particular emphasis was placed on “nearshore” cooperation, attracting qualified IT specialists, and launching joint technology projects. Representatives of German business and investment circles noted that the potential of Uzbek specialists and the favorable conditions created for foreign companies open up new avenues for German enterprises.

Experts provided a comprehensive analysis of the IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) markets, presenting detailed data on cooperation and investment opportunities in this strategic sector. Promotional videos demonstrating the activities of “IT Park” and the achievements of its international member companies were also screened.

During the session dedicated to Uzbekistan’s IT ecosystem, special emphasis was placed on “SaaS”, “FinTech”, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and “RegTech”. Leading technology companies of the country, including “OX”, “Geomotive” and “Moneff”, presented their products and innovative solutions to German entrepreneurs.

Networking session featured B2B negotiations, during which new partnerships were established and a series of agreements on joint projects were reached. Additionally, materials highlighting the activities of “IT Park Uzbekistan” and the country's tourism potential were presented. The conference and meetings held in Berlin will contribute to the further development of the IT sector in Uzbekistan and the expansion of international cooperation in the field of innovation.

Eva Geräsch, Member of the Board of Directors of “Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Berlin”:

-  We received detailed information about the rapidly developing innovation ecosystem of Uzbekistan, and it left a profound impression on me. This is important both from an economic perspective and in terms of the opportunities that “IT Park Uzbekistan” creates for local and international companies. I am very pleased that a memorandum of cooperation has been signed today between “CIC Berlin” and “IT Park Uzbekistan” - this is an important step toward strengthening our partnership. We are currently discussing a number of promising projects and believe that there are great opportunities for startups from both countries.

Together, we plan to develop “soft landing” programs for Uzbek startups expanding internationally, as well as opportunities for German startups interested in the Uzbek market. We look forward to new connections, joint projects, and new opportunities for the startups of both nations.

Faizulla Ulmasov, Head of Global Growth for European Markets at “IT Park Uzbekistan”:

-  Event is dedicated to presenting Uzbekistan's export potential to Germany, particularly the activities of our startups and IT companies. Its objective is to familiarize the German business community with the conditions being created in Uzbekistan, especially within IT Park, to attract foreign enterprises to the country and to facilitate the entry of Uzbek IT and startup companies into the German market. Participating startups operating in fitness, IT and other sectors presented their solutions and products to the guests.

Representatives of our delegation, in turn, gained essential insights into the German market and established new contacts. This demonstrates that the role of startups and innovative companies in the economy of Uzbekistan is continuously expanding. Cooperation between “IT Park Uzbekistan” and Germany's innovation ecosystem creates new opportunities for Uzbek companies to access international markets.