BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Digital Technologies, IT Park Uzbekistan and U.S.-based
technology company EPAM Systems are exploring the establishment of
SI Academy Uzbekistan and pilot projects using artificial
intelligence in the public sector, at a meeting in Tashkent on
October 19.


This was reflected in the statement by IT Park Uzbekistan,
following a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Digital
Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, Enterprise Uzbekistan Chief
Executive Farkhod Ibragimov, IT Park Uzbekistan Director for
Resident Relations Lazizbek Khudayev, EPAM Vice President Yury
Antaniuk and EPAM Uzbekistan General Director Renat Akhtyamov.


The proposed SI Academy Uzbekistan would follow the EPAM Campus
model, combining theoretical instruction with practical training
and work on real-world technology challenges. The initiative aims
to expand opportunities for training qualified specialists and
strengthen the talent pool supporting Uzbekistan’s artificial
intelligence industry.


Additionally, the parties explored potential applications of
agentic AI in the public sector. The technology enables AI systems
to plan and execute multistep tasks and interact with digital tools
to complete specific objectives.


As a potential next step, the participants proposed developing
two to three practical use cases using the government’s GPU
cluster. Any pilot project would have clearly defined objectives,
technical requirements and implementation timelines.







The discussions also emphasized information security, including
the need to keep sensitive government data within Uzbekistan. The
parties considered drawing on EPAM’s international experience in
developing digital solutions for public-sector institutions and
adapting relevant practices to the country’s needs.


Founded in the United States in 1993, EPAM Systems specializes
in software engineering, cloud technologies, data analytics,
artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The company had
more than 62,800 employees worldwide as of the second quarter of
2026. EPAM began operating in Uzbekistan in 2019 and maintains two
offices in the country, employing more than 600 professionals who
serve over 70 international clients.


The company also supports IT education through specialized
laboratories focused on Java, .NET, JavaScript and DevOps at
Tashkent University of Information Technologies, INHA University
and Amity University.


Another milestone in the partnership was the establishment of IT
Park University, which awarded diplomas to its first 75 graduates
in 2025.