The forum was attended by Jamol Makhsudov, Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies, and Ildar Yusupov, Deputy Director of ZTE Uzbekistan.

Discussions at the forum focused on the digitalization of manufacturing, the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies, the modernization of industry in Uzbekistan, and large-scale digital transformation.

The event explored opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud technologies, and industrial IoT into manufacturing processes. Particular attention was paid to production automation, improving operational efficiency and quality control, optimizing energy consumption, and ensuring sustainable development.

The forum also addressed approaches to the practical application of artificial intelligence in industry, the implementation of existing solutions at enterprises, and the transition from pilot projects to large-scale deployment. Representatives of government, academia, the AI ecosystem, digital infrastructure, and the industrial sector participated in discussions on approaches to implementing industrial AI in Uzbekistan.

A panel discussion titled “From Pilot Project to Industrial-Scale Implementation: Deploying AI Technologies in Uzbekistan” was also held as part of the forum.

At the ZTE booth at “ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026,” the company presented a broad portfolio of AI-based telecommunications solutions covering six key areas: wireless networks, transport networks, FTTx, computing systems, digital energy solutions, and subscriber devices.

The exhibition featured advanced wireless network modules, the HI-NET transport solution, solutions for all-optical access networks, the ZTE AIR Core computing ecosystem, an AI-based energy management system, and the company’s latest consumer devices.