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26 September 2025 14:00-17:30

Uzbekistan as the Official Host Nation

For the first time in Global Startup Awards history, we are gathering the brightest minds, boldest startups, and most inspiring ecosystem builders from across Central Asia in one unforgettable location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

This regional finale, powered by IT Park Uzbekistan, marks a new chapter for GSA, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in the dynamic Central Asian startup scene.

Part of ICT Week 2025

ICT Week Uzbekistan is one of the largest and most influential events in the field of information technologies in the region.

Held annually since 2004, ICT Week brings together a series of specialized events under one unified platform.

This year’s edition will be especially significant as it will also host the inaugural Central Asia Regional Finale of the Global Startup Awards, marking a historic first for the region.

This special collaboration will spotlight the most promising startups and ecosystem leaders from across Central Asia, further positioning Uzbekistan as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

High-Level Agenda: GSA Central Asia

14:00

Opening remarks by Abdulakhad Kuchkarov (IT Park Uzbekistan)

14:10

Opening remarks by Kim Balle (XO Group (Owner of GSA)

14:15

Keynote: Chris Haley (Head of Research, Startup Genome)

14:25

Awards Ceremony - Part 1

14:35

Winner interviews on stage

14:55

Panel - Central Eurasia: Rising Innovation Hub

15:35

Awards Ceremony - Part 2

15:45

Winner interviews on stage

16:05

Keynote: Click

16:15

Fireside chat: Scaling Startups in Emerging Markets

16:45

Awards Ceremony - Part 3

16:55

Winner interviews on stage

17:20

Closing remarks and group photos