In June 2025, the IT Roadshow Uzbekistan 2024–2025 came to a close, one of the most ambitious and far-reaching tech initiatives in the country and Central Asia.
Led by the IT Community of Uzbekistan in collaboration with national and regional partners, the Roadshow was a nationwide series of free, public events focused on tech careers, entrepreneurship, startups, freelancing, personal branding, and digital skills. Its mission: to open access to future-ready opportunities and engage young people across every region of Uzbekistan.
Women in Tech Uzbekistan was proud to be a strategic partner throughout this journey, working to ensure that girls and women weren’t just invited into the conversation, but empowered to lead it.
A Regional Journey, A Global Movement
Over the course of 8 months, Anna Ambrozevich, Director of Women in Tech Uzbekistan, and Kristina Vanina, Youth Ambassador, visited 19 cities across all 9 regions of Uzbekistan, traveling more than 2,500 kilometers to meet with youth, educators, families, and community leaders.
More than 3,500 participants joined events hosted in schools, universities, academies, and public institutions — in:
Tashkent, Almalyk, Bekabad, Gulistan, Jizzakh, Samarkand, Karshi, Denau, Navoi, Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva, Nukus, Muynak, Termez, Andijan, Namangan, Fergana, and Kokand.
At every stop, Women in Tech introduced the global community and its mission, shared real opportunities for ambassadorship, volunteering, education, and leadership, highlighted Uzbekistan’s achievements on the global stage, and encouraged continued engagement beyond the capital.
This journey was not only led by our national team. We were honored by the presence of Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO of Women in Tech Global, who joined the Roadshow in Khorezm, and Zarina Achilova, Director of Women in Tech Tajikistan, who participated in Samarkand — underscoring that this was not just a local project, but part of a broader movement across the Women in Tech community in Central Asia.
Where Action Begins
During the Roadshow, we met hundreds of girls and women — some as young as 12 — already learning to code, building websites, launching creative projects, and imagining bold futures in tech.
In every city, they stayed until the end, asked thoughtful questions, shared ideas, and — again and again — won the Roadshow’s tech quizzes. By the end, more than 150 girls and women applied to become Women in Tech ambassadors and volunteers — ready to stay involved and lead change in their communities.
Just as inspiring were the many parents, teachers, and local leaders who shared their desire to support girls in tech — and who are actively seeking ways to help.
Their openness and willingness to learn is something we deeply admire.
What we’ve learned is simple and powerful: Uzbekistan is full of potential, and the will to act is already there.
Ayol Yo‘li: Our Story, On Screen
At every stop, we screened Ayol Yo‘li — a short documentary created by Women in Tech Uzbekistan in collaboration with UZINFOCOM.
The film tells the real stories of our young ambassadors — including Kristina Vanina and Gulnoza Abdurashidova — and highlights the importance of having the support of parents and community during key moments of personal growth.
In many cities, the screenings sparked emotional and honest conversations — not only among girls, but also with parents, teachers, and peers — about identity, courage, and making choices.
Thank You
We are deeply grateful to the IT Community of Uzbekistan and Shavkat Karimov for their vision and partnership.
And to our partners who helped make this journey possible:
UZUM, UZINFOCOM, Huawei, OLX, and School 21.
The IT Roadshow reminded us: Real change starts locally — and every city, every conversation, every girl reached truly matters.
