On October 16, at GITEX Europe panel series, Anatoly Motkin, President of StrategEast, moderated a fireside chat titled “Central Asian Spotlight: The Rise of Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship in the CIS Region.” The session delved into how CIS countries are fostering innovation through strategic initiatives, including technology parks, R&D grants, and startup incentives, all designed to boost key sectors like fintech, AI, and green energy.
During the fireside chat, Mr. Motkin guided the conversation around the growing importance of cross-border collaborations with international organizations, focusing on technology transfer, talent development, and investment opportunities in startups. The panel explored how these initiatives are driving innovation ecosystems and creating pathways for early-stage startups to thrive.
The discussion featured distinguished speakers such as D. Irmuun, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Mongolia, and Pulod Amirbekov, Country Director of Public Fund Accelerate Prosperity from Tajikistan. They shared insights into their countries’ national strategies aimed at supporting tech-driven entrepreneurship, highlighting the role of government support and international cooperation in accelerating growth in the region.
Mr. Motkin’s moderation of this fireside chat underscores StrategEast’s ongoing commitment to promoting digital transformation and entrepreneurship in the CIS and beyond, reinforcing the region’s potential as a hub for technological innovation and sustainable development.
Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 14-18 October, GITEX GLOBAL presents a record-breaking edition in its 44th year. It welcomes over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, 1,200 investors alongside governments from more than 180 countries – the highest-ever international participation at GITEX GLOBAL – comprising enterprises, experts, investors, startups, academia, researchers, and the entire global tech ecosystem.
