Pictured: Left to right: Chairman of Beeline Uzbekistan and VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu, incoming Beeline Uzbekistan CEO Andrey Pyatakhin, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, Director General of GSMA Mats Granryd.
19 November 2024, Doha – The GSMA has announced the return of M360 Eurasia with its 2025 edition taking place for the first time in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Scheduled for 21-22 May 2025, it will take place with the partnership of Host Sponsor Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of VEON, and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
M360 Eurasia 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and digital innovators to explore how mobile technology can drive regional growth and foster collaboration across Central Asia. The agenda will focus on key issues such as digital partnerships, innovation in mobile technology, and the role of policy in supporting digital transformation and economic development in the region.
This event will feature discussions on cutting-edge mobile technologies—ranging from 5G to AI—and explore strategic insights on talent development and economic sustainability. Through an agenda focused on technology-driven growth and collaboration, M360 Eurasia 2025 aims to chart pathways for sustainable economic growth and digital inclusion.
Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA, said: "Hosting M360 Eurasia 2025 in Tashkent for the first time marks an important milestone in our commitment to advancing digital transformation in Central Asia. Our thanks to VEON and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan for their support. The event will explore new ways to use mobile connectivity to promote sustainable economic growth and digital inclusion, providing a platform for driving innovation and collaboration in the region.”
H.E. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, emphasised the importance of this event, stating, “M360 Eurasia is coming to Uzbekistan next year – a significant occasion that will enhance our country’s international profile and strengthen global cooperation. We look forward to welcoming all guests to Uzbekistan, where you will see how we create favourable conditions for the development of IT and telecom companies, offering them excellent opportunities for growth and expansion.”
Kaan Terzioglu, Beeline Uzbekistan Chairman and VEON Group CEO said, “M360 Eurasia is one of the most significant regional platforms for our ecosystem to come together and explore how we can drive growth with the power of connectivity, digital services and technology. As a Group that has the privilege of driving the digital transformation in five markets Central and South Asia, we are delighted to partner with the GSMA and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies to bring this important event to Tashkent, the headquarters of Beeline Uzbekistan”
M360 Series: Regional Focus, Global Impact
The GSMA’s M360 series brings together the regional mobile ecosystem to drive innovation, address challenges, and create a foundation for sustainable business environments and societal change. The events provide a platform for thought leaders and industry experts to share insights, network, and discuss the future of mobile technology.
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