TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 11. President of
the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the
Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the National
AI Hackathon, which was held at the Universal Sports Complex in
Bukhara, Trend
reports via the press service of Uzbek president.
This event is being held as part of a consistent policy to
develop an artificial intelligence ecosystem in Uzbekistan,
implemented at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan.
The leaders were presented with the results of ongoing work in
the field of digitalization and the implementation of AI
technologies. Specifically, they were presented with key areas of
digital transformation, encompassing the Digital Government system,
as well as solutions in transportation, customs, taxation,
healthcare, social protection, energy, geology, construction, and
agriculture.
It was noted that the comprehensive digitalization of these
sectors contributes to increased efficiency of public
administration and improved quality of life for the population.
A presentation of the ecosystem for supporting and promoting
startups in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan was also held. The heads of
state learned about the activities and interacted with
representatives of promising startup projects such as KPI-COM,
OSON, DATOX, and others.
Information on the work of national and foreign accelerators,
including UZUM, TBC Bank, Aloqa Bank, HUMO, UZCARD was heard.
The importance of further developing venture infrastructure and
supporting youth entrepreneurship was emphasized.
Particular attention was paid to the achievements of the banking
sector, including the development of digital banking and modern
payment solutions.
The high level of youth engagement, creativity, and commitment
to the practical application of artificial intelligence
technologies were noted during the open dialogue.
At the end of the visit, the Presidents took a commemorative
photo with hackathon participants and representatives of the
startup community.
