International FINNEXT Asia 2025 Forum on Financial Innovations to Be Held in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 20 November, the capital of Uzbekistan will host the International Forum on Financial Innovations, FINNEXT Asia 2025, bringing together top managers, experts, and executives from major financial sector companies in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Central Asian countries.

In recent years, FINNEXT Asia has established itself as one of the key regional platforms for open dialogue among banks, fintech companies, and regulatory authorities. The strategic goal of the forum is to stimulate the development of Uzbekistan’s financial sector and expand international cooperation for the implementation of innovative projects in financial technologies.

During the discussions, participants will explore the integration of advanced technologies and innovative solutions into the financial sector, exchange practical experience, and examine new opportunities to strengthen partnerships between regional and international market players.

The forum’s program covers a broad range of current topics, from the development strategy of Central Asia’s fintech ecosystem to issues of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and sustainable finance. Special attention will be paid to modernizing payment systems, creating national alternatives to international payment platforms, ensuring digital protection of user data, and advancing toward a cashless economy.

Dedicated sessions will focus on the use of artificial intelligence and big data analytics to improve management efficiency, as well as the role of ESG principles in building a responsible and sustainable financial market. Participants will present real-world cases of fintech innovations aimed at optimizing business processes, increasing profitability, and enhancing the customer experience.

Confirmed speakers include Lyubomir Olakh, Director of International Development at Qorus (Slovakia); Ayşegül Adaka Ogan, CEO of Aktif Bank (Turkey); Otabek Nasirov, Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association; Ulugbek Tavakkalov, Deputy Chairman of the Board at AKB Kapitalbank; Rudradeb Mitra, Founder and CEO of Omdena (India); Dinar Samigullin, Deputy Chairman of HUMO; Artem Popov, Chairman of AVO Bank; Rustamkhuja Ishanov, Head of IT Control Department at Uzcomnazorat; Olga Amangeldyeva, Director of Strategic Development at HUMO; Viktor Dostov, Chairman of the Electronic Money and Transfers Market Association (AED); Andrey Mikhailishin, CEO of Digital Payments and Head of the BRICS Payments & Fintech Working Group; Pavel Bibik, Head of the HUMO Project Office; and Roman Chernov, Executive Director of ROSFINCOM.

The general producer of FINNEXT Asia is Alexey Maslov, Co-Chairman of the Payments Systems Committee of the Association of Banks of Russia, Chairman of the SWIFT User Group in Russia, and advisor to the HUMO payment system.