THE ASSOCIATION

Regional roots.
Shared ambition.

We are the Central Asian Association for Artificial Intelligence — connecting the people and institutions shaping the region’s AI ecosystem.

OUR MISSION

Turn connection into progress.

Advance artificial intelligence in Central Asia by bringing experts, companies and educational institutions together.

OUR VISION

A regional hub. A global perspective.

A Central Asia recognized for AI and technology innovation, competitive on the world stage.

InnovationCollaborationEducationAI ethicsOpennessProfessionalismRegional development

THE PEOPLE BEHIND AICA

Different perspectives. One direction.

Vladimir Imamovich Norov

Vladimir Imamovich Norov

Chairman of AICA, Founder

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Bekhzod Ismoilov

Bekhzod Ismoilov

Executive Director

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Saida Khalilova

Saida Khalilova

Head of Strategy and Communications Department

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Beksulton Abdurashidov

Beksulton Abdurashidov

Project manager/ Expert-Advisor

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A GROWING CONVERSATION

From local ideas to regional action.

2024

Connecting education and industry

The published timeline describes university AI labs, the AI Forum at ICTWeek, and industry roundtables.

2025

Making room for new voices

AICA Awards, international ecosystem meetings, and applied AI initiatives appear in the association’s timeline.

2026

Bringing the region together

The site features hackathon stories from Samarkand, Termez and Bukhara, alongside education and community initiatives.

THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

Better, together.

Be part of the people moving AI forward in Central Asia.

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