“DIGITAL FUTURE OF CENTRAL ASIA:
global trends and regional initiatives”
About forum:
The Central Asian Internet Governance Forum (CA IGF) is a sub-regional initiative of the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, with a multi-stakeholder dialogue on digital development and access to technologies that benefit from the Internet. The Forum annually gathers delegates from Central Asia from various actors to discuss the use of the Internet to reduce the risks and challenges that arise in the digital age when using technologies.
CA IGF is a regional international platform for representatives of parliaments, governments, business, international organizations, and experts from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The main goal of the Forum is to create a public platform for discussing Internet governance issues in the Central Asian region and developing recommendations for solving the problems of the new digital age. Since 2016, the forum has been held annually in each of the capitals of the region’s countries.
Experts from neighboring countries are traditionally invited to participate in the Forum, taking into account the commonality of problems in the digital space.
The CA IGF-2025 in Tashkent will become a multistakeholder platform for discussing topical issues of digital development in the Central Asian region. The Forum will bring together deputies, representatives of governments, business, international organizations, civil society and experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other countries.
THE OBJECTIVE OF CA IGF-2025:
The main goal of CA IGF 2025 is to analyze global trends in Internet governance and adapt them to the context of Central Asia. The Forum aims to develop recommendations for creating a sustainable, secure and inclusive digital ecosystem in the region.
The Forum will strengthen multi-stakeholder cooperation among governments, the private sector, civil society and academic institutions from all countries in the region.
We expect a wide variety of participants, including government officials (government administrations, relevant ministries, members of Central Asian parliaments), industry leaders, representatives of civil society, academia, and independent experts.
Key topics for discussion at the Forum will include:
- Artificial Intelligence as a driver of sustainable development and integration in Central Asia: global trends, regulation, and regional experience: Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a scientific novelty; it is being integrated into all spheres of life and has become a powerful driver of sustainable development, unlocking opportunities for innovation and cooperation among states. At the same time, issues such as personal data protection, ethics, accountability for autonomous AI actions, cybersecurity, infrastructure development, and human capital require special attention. Central Asia is actively engaging in discussions on global AI trends in search of an optimal balance between innovation and security.
- The Data Ecosystem of Central Asia and Turkic-Speaking Countries: Discussing mechanisms for cross-border data exchange, ensuring security and confidentiality, and creating a shared digital data space for Central Asia and Turkic-speaking countries.
- Digital Resilience and Connectivity: developing alternative communication channels, including satellite internet; regulating new communication technologies in the context of Central Asia; ensuring the resilience of digital infrastructure amid natural and technological threats.
Hosting CA IGF 2025 in Tashkent will provide an opportunity for Central Asian stakeholders to come together and discuss these important issues on the digital agenda, define and prioritize the overall digital future of the countries of our region.
The Forum will consist of plenary sessions with an overview of key issues on the Forum topics, and discussions of participants, allowing them to share their opinions and experience, consider the best cases and develop common digital development projects.
Become participant of CA IGF 2025
The Forum will become an open platform and a valuable opportunity for participants to share their knowledge and experience, as well as learn from each other.
We invite all interested parties from the countries of our region to actively participate.
For questions about participation in the Forum, as well as suggestions for speeches and reports within the specified tracks, you can contact the organizers.
Registration for CA IGF is open at the link