The summit highlights the growing role of digital technologies in the region’s economic development and coincides with the release of the GSMA’s latest Mobile Economy Eurasia report. The report projects that mobile technologies will contribute €238 billion to Eurasia’s economy by 2030, equivalent to 8.3% of the region’s GDP. This forecast is driven by the growth of smartphone usage, expanded internet access, and the accelerating rollout of 5G networks.
The choice of Tashkent as host city reflects Uzbekistan’s rising profile as a regional digital leader. Since launching wide-ranging reforms in 2017, the country has opened up its economy, encouraged foreign investment, and promoted innovation in the tech sector. Today, Uzbekistan is home to more than 9,700 ICT companies and 200,000 tech professionals, with services exported to 90 countries and a total turnover of €4.1 billion.
