From 19 to 22 August 2025, Nukus will host the next regional stage of CyberWeek, a joint initiative of the Central Bank, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the UZCARD payment system aimed at developing digital literacy and strengthening cybersecurity. The venue will be the Azhiniaz State Pedagogical Institute in Nukus.
The programme will open with a press conference attended by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Central Bank and UZCARD. The focus will be on key initiatives to protect users, combat fraud in the field of non-cash payments and develop a secure digital infrastructure in the country.
In the following days, practical seminars will be held for employees of commercial banks, government agencies and technology companies.
The business programme of the event in Nukus will include key sessions and discussions covering the most pressing issues in the field of cybersecurity and payment technologies. During the panel discussions, experts will talk about modern approaches to countering cyber threats and protecting financial infrastructure. A separate section will be devoted to the development of payment systems and the prospects for their integration with new digital services, as well as issues related to the implementation of open banking technologies.
In addition to the discussions, practical sessions are planned where participants will be able to exchange experiences in implementing cyber protection and testing new tools in real-world conditions.
The speakers will include leading experts from UZCARD, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Central Bank.
CyberWeek in Nukus will be an important stage in a large-scale programme to develop digital culture and strengthen the payment infrastructure. Previous events have already taken place in Fergana and Samarkand, confirming the high demand for open dialogue between the state and business on digital security issues.