At the opening ceremony, Kamola Sobirova emphasized the growing role of women in the IT sector and their contribution to economic development. She noted that increasing women’s participation in the digital economy is not only a matter of social inclusion but also a key driver of national growth, adding that the knowledge gained through the program will create new business opportunities and support the formation of a network of qualified female trainers across the regions.

The opening session was also attended by Anna Ambrozevich and Kiyoung Ko under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, who highlighted the importance of strengthening women’s digital competencies and entrepreneurial capacity.

The program was organized in cooperation with the APCICT, Women in Tech Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Digital Technologies. It featured a series of practical workshops and sessions delivered by international experts Irene Boey and YS Koh.

Training modules covered key areas, including innovation business and digital transformation, digital marketing (SMM, email marketing, SEO, as well as artificial intelligence and automation technologies), data analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive), e-commerce operations, and the application of AI tools for entrepreneurs.

Against the backdrop of Uzbekistan’s ongoing digital reforms, the WIFI DX initiative represents a practical step toward implementing national development strategies and expanding access to digital skills. Upon completion of the program, participants were awarded certificates and are expected to continue their activities as qualified trainers, contributing to the development of digital competencies across society.