Agenda

“Internet for Sustainable Development and Bridging the Digital Divide”
9.30
Registration and Morning Coffee
9.30-10.00
10.00
Forum opening ceremony
10.00 - 10.30
  • A. S. Zhamangulov — Minister of Digital Development and Innovation Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Anja Gengo — United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Secretariat (online participation)
  • Mirlan Chynybaev — Rector, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov
  • Christopher Mondini — Vice President, Managing Director for Stakeholder Engagement, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ICANN) (online participation)
  • Vahan Hovsepyan — Senior Community and Policy Development Advisor (RIPE NCC)
  • Tattu Mambetalieva — Director, Civil Initiative on Internet Policy Foundation
10.30
Session 1: “Infrastructure and Digital Accessibility”
10.30-11.30
This session focuses on the development of telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring equal access to digital services throughout Kyrgyzstan. Participants will discuss network reliability, broadband expansion, and the elimination of barriers to digital inclusion. Special attention will be given to the DCASA project and creating conditions for a sustainable and secure digital future for the country.
  • Moderator: Vahan Hovsepyan — Senior Community and Policy Development Advisor (RIPE NCC)
  • Kazbek Togolokov — Head of the DCASA Project Implementation Department, Ministry of Digital Development and Innovation Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Aibek Bakanov — Director of Interconnect, Elcat LLC
  • Dmitry Vetlugin — Director for Market Access and Sales, Central Asia, Eutelsat (OneWeb)
  • Irina Danelia - Deputy Director of the Coordination Center of the Russian Federation for the RU/РФ National Internet Domain
11.30
Session 2: “Prospects, Opportunities, and Challenges of Digital Governance in Light of the Digital Code Adoption”
11.30-12.30
The session discusses the key provisions and implications of the adoption of the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Focus areas include improving digital regulation, strengthening the legal framework, and building trust in the digital space. The discussion aims to develop practical recommendations for cooperation between government, business, and civil society.
  • Moderator: Salavat Ormoshev — Executive Director, Association of Telecommunications Operators of Kyrgyzstan
  • Tattu Mambetalieva — Head of the Consortium for the Development of the Digital Code
  • Altynbek Toktorbaev — Chairman, Communications Regulation and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovation Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic
  • Tlegen Kuandykov — Program Coordinator, CAPS Unlock, AI Governance (expert from Kazakhstan)
12.30
Lunch Break and Networking
12.30-13.30
13.30
SESSION 3: "Development of Innovations and Startups in the Digital Economy, Prospects for Fintech Development in the Kyrgyz Republic"
13.30-15.00
The discussion aims to analyze the potential of the digital economy, stimulate innovation, and support the startup ecosystem. Particular attention will be paid to the development of fintech, digital currencies, and electronic platforms as drivers of economic growth. The session will bring together representatives from government agencies, businesses, and international companies.
  • Moderator: Aibek Kurenkeev – Executive Director of the Electronic Commerce Association
  • Ulan Kanybekov, Head of the Digital Business and Mobile Solutions Department at Alfa-Telecom (MEGA)
  • Representative of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Digital Som
  • Binance Representatives
15.00
Closing Remarks and Forum Conclusion
15.00-15.30