Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — An international forum on expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States in artificial intelligence was held in Seattle as part of Seattle AI Week.
The event brought together around 60 representatives from the technology, education, business and government sectors.
The forum was organised by the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Seattle, the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council, IT Park Uzbekistan and the World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA).
Participants included specialists from Microsoft and Meta, executives of companies operating in the artificial intelligence sector, and representatives of Harvard University, the University of Washington, Northeastern University, the Seattle administration and innovative businesses.
The discussions focused on opportunities to establish partnerships with Uzbek companies and organisations. Key topics included training young professionals in digital technologies, helping startups enter foreign markets and applying artificial intelligence to practical challenges.
Particular attention was paid to AI applications in areas affecting everyday life and urban infrastructure development. Participants discussed the potential use of these technologies to improve water resource management, enhance urban services and increase road traffic safety.
Following the forum, the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Seattle and WDTA signed a framework memorandum of understanding. The document is aimed at promoting cooperation among experts, universities and companies in the two countries.
The sides also agreed to explore educational initiatives and opportunities to launch pilot projects involving Uzbekistan. The announcement did not specify the projects' content or implementation timelines.
The forum provided a platform for discussing practical areas of Uzbek-American cooperation in artificial intelligence, education and digital technologies.
