IT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

A Memorandum of Understanding on mutual cooperation has been signed between the IT Education Association and the Center for the Development of Digital Education Technologies under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

The Memorandum aims to further promote the IT sector in Uzbekistan, develop a sustainable digital education ecosystem, prepare young people for modern IT professions, and increase the export potential of IT services.

Within the framework of this cooperation, the parties plan to technically integrate international Coursera courses into the HEMIS education platform, establish efficient data exchange between education platforms, and introduce international online learning and certification opportunities for IT professionals.

Currently, the HEMIS platform has over 1.1 million users, with around 300,000 daily active users. Under the agreement, students will gain access to nearly 3,000 Coursera courses available in the Uzbek language. In addition, it was agreed to introduce these international courses on the Career Edu platform, which is scheduled to be launched in the coming year.

The parties also aim to elevate cooperation in IT education to a new level by jointly training specialists in IT and foreign languages, collaborating with public and private educational institutions, and organizing industry forums, exhibitions, and professional events.

From December 3 to 12, training camps are being conducted for 100 of the most gifted students selected from various regions of the country, as part of the preparation for the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026). The program features intensive training sessions delivered by experienced international and local experts.

With the support of the Ministry of Digital Technologies and Ucell, all participants received one-year subscription licenses to professional courses on the Coursera online learning platform.

This initiative represents a significant step toward strengthening the international-level knowledge and skills of young talents.

Representatives of the IT Education Association held a meaningful meeting with Riga TechGirls, Latvia’s first and largest community dedicated to empowering women through digital skills and technology education.

Riga TechGirls shared their experience in driving women’s participation in STEM, including their mentorship programs, workshops, and initiatives that support career transition into tech. We, in turn, presented the rapid development of Uzbekistan’s IT sector, the growing opportunities in tech education for girls, and the mission of IT Ladies Uzbekistan — a community that brings together ambitious young women pursuing careers in technology.

🔹 During the discussion, we explored: • the current landscape of STEM education for girls in Uzbekistan; • national digital initiatives and learning pathways; • Riga TechGirls’ best practices and expertise; • potential collaboration opportunities; • joint ideas for knowledge exchange and international growth.

Our guests from Latvia expressed strong interest and appreciation for the supportive ecosystem developing in Uzbekistan for girls and women in IT.

Such international partnerships help broaden horizons, inspire ambition, and create new pathways for talented young women in the global tech community.