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Ziyo Forum
Qushbegi 12
Tashkent, Toshkent, 100022
Uzbekistan

Alisher Jalilov

Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics Teacher, with 16 years experience of teaching and research at international universities in Uzbekistan and abroad.

Dilmurod 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗺atov

Data scientist

A dedicated professional with experience in machine learning, deep learning, and theoretical AI. Awarded the State scholarship of the President, a recognition reserved for a select few bachelor's students in Uzbekistan. A graduate with First Class Honors. Completed a fully funded exchange program in Career Development and Leadership. Awarded a merit-based scholarship to study master’s courses in advanced AI topics. Authoring "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach," a book in Uzbek, serves as a foundational guide for young people and students. Worked with experts and professionals in the startup ecosystem, IT industry, education, and business. Possessing robust communication, leadership, and reasoning skills honed through collaboration with the experts.

Oyshabonu Narzullayeva

Tech-driven changemaker&Product manager

My name is Oyshabonu Narzullaeva, I am a social entrepreneur, startup and speaker. At the age of 15 I founded several projects at the intersection of technology, education and medicine. One of them is LexiKid, an AI application for dyslexic children that helps develop reading, memory and concentration skills. My initiatives have been recognized at international hackathons, forums and competitions, where I have received awards and grants. I became the only participant from Central Asia at an international hackathon and was included in the list of Top 25 Women in IT in the nomination “The youngest and most successful woman in 2024”. Now I am developing the first marketplace of construction materials in Central Asia and continue to work on socially important products. My mission is to create technological solutions with a real impact on society.

Parveen Kumar

Director center for English language and Communication

Parveen Kumar works as the Founding Director of the Center for English Language and Communication at the American University of Technology, Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Parveen is an academician with intensive experience in teaching, administration, and coaching. His core areas of expertise are communication skills, lifelong learning, technology-enhanced learning, business communication, intercultural communication, MOOCs, public speaking, and students' skill enhancement. He has won 05 NCERT National Awards for Educational Podcasting from Govt of India. He was a Grand Jury member in the QS Reimagine Awards 2024, United Nations Global Schools Advocate 2022, UN Global Schools Mentor in 2024 & 2025; member of ELTAI; Founding Member of Canadian Coaching Association, World Association of Online Education, OERu New Zealand and various other academic institutions.

Quvonchbek 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘃

Student

Rahmonov Quvonchbek is a student at American University of Technology in Tashkent who transformed his university experience through the unexpected power of table tennis. Originally from Fergana, Quvonchbek arrived in Tashkent feeling isolated and invisible until discovering the university's ping pong room. Through this simple game, he built meaningful connections with professionals in his field, found his voice in the classroom, and developed the confidence to become a campus leader. Today, Quvonchbek is the founder of his university's table tennis club and a key organizer of Zakovat, an intellectual team competition. His journey from isolation to community exemplifies how shared activities can bridge differences and create belonging in unexpected ways. Quvonchbek speaks about finding connection through passion, the shoulder-to-shoulder relationships that often prove more meaningful than networking.

Roman Kolesov

Product Manager

Program Manager at IT community of Uzbekistan, leading initiatives that foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in tech. I organize educational programs, support startups, and promote AI development across Uzbekistan. Male

Shavkat Karimov

Head of IT community of Uzbekistan

Entrepreneur, investor, mentor, keynote speaker, top-level executive. Earlier, he worked as a Head of SEO at Microsoft, leading one of its most visited websites: Microsoft Community (Answers). Most recently was a Vice President of SEO at BOLD, a leader in the resume/career fields. Shavkat got 2 degrees: International Law (UWED in Uzbekistan) and Film Directing (VGIK in Russia), created 20 short films, wrote 3 books, created 2 social networks, was one of the biggest web directory owners in the world, lived and worked in the USA, Canada, Sweden, Belgium and other countries. Shavkat came to the US as an extraordinary person (EB1A), he returned to Uzbekistan to share his experience and knowledge with young generation of Uzbekistan.

Sherzod Bobokhonov

Marketing consultant

Sherzod Bobokhonov is a marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and student leader based in Tashkent. With experience leading 20+ national and international projects, he specializes in building brand strategies and digital ecosystems that drive growth. As President of the Student Council at the American University of Technology, Sherzod actively empowers youth initiatives. His TEDx talk explores how failures can become powerful tools for building an unconventional path to success through skill stacking.