October 14, 2026 | Samarkand State University, Samarkand
Closed-Door Higher Ed Executive Forum
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Higher-Ed Executive Roundtable: Uzbekistan 2026

Convening university Rectors, Vice-Rectors, and Digital Transformation leaders across Uzbekistan to architect 2030-ready academic governance, HEMIS alignment, and unified campus operations.

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Confirmed Leaders & Participating Higher Education Institutions
Samarkand State University
Tashkent State University of Economics
KIMYO International University in Tashkent
Central Asian University
Samarkand State Technical University
Profi University
Turan International University
Nordic International University
Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages
Distinguished Contributors

Keynote & Roundtable Panelists

Engage in direct discussions with global education technology leaders and regional university transformation officers.

Arpit Badjatya
Keynote Speaker

Arpit Badjatya

Founder & CEO
Academia by Serosoft

Global EdTech innovator leading enterprise digital transformations across 400+ universities in 32+ nations.

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Prof. Dr. Alimnazar Islamkulov
Distinguished Panelist

Mr. Akmal Akhatov Rustamovich

Vice-Rector for International Cooperation
Samarkand State University

Visionary leader dedicated to advancing higher education. His expertise and experience will provide invaluable insights into the critical role of digital transformation in shaping the future of universities in Uzbekistan.

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Dr. Nazish Khan
Distinguished Panelist

Dr. Nazish Khan

Director of Transformation Center
Samarkand State University

Directing academic technological integration and institutional excellence at Uzbekistan’s flagship university.

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Dr. Nazish Khan
Distinguished Panelist

Dr. Alimnazar Islamkulov

Director of the Transformation center
Tashkent State University of Economics

An experienced education leader and academic with expertise in institutional transformation, economics, research and university development, he currently serves as Director of the Transformation Center and Professor at Tashkent State University of Economics.

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Dr. Nazish Khan
Distinguished Panelist

Aliqulov Shuxrat

Vice rector
Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies.

As Vice-Rector for International Relations at Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies, he brings valuable experience in international academic collaboration and university development, offering an important Uzbek higher-education perspective on digital transformation and global partnerships.

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“Higher education institutions in Uzbekistan are at an unprecedented inflection point. Modernizing our digital core is no longer an IT project—it is our primary strategy for academic excellence and global recognition.”
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Samarkand Higher Education Executive Roundtable 2026
Why Attend The Roundtable

Transforming Central Asian Higher Education

Following our executive roundtables across Europe, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and India this year, Academia brings academic decision-makers in Uzbekistan together to overcome operational fragmentation and build data-empowered campuses.

Single Source of Truth

Eliminate departmental silos. Unify student admissions, curriculum structures, examinations, and fee collection into a cohesive enterprise SIS/ERP backbone.

Regulatory Compliance & HEMIS

Establish automated data governance fully aligned with Ministry of Higher Education standards, HEMIS reporting protocols, and national accreditation benchmarks.

AI & Predictive Analytics

Equip Rectors and Deans with real-time analytics to identify at-risk students, optimize faculty allocations, and elevate international institutional rankings.

Executive Itinerary

Agenda

A focused half-day forum combining high-level strategic discourse with practical solution demonstrations and executive networking.

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Academia by Serosoft Team

Guest reception, registration, and warm networking over coffee.

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Executive Leadership Keynote

Arpit Badjatya, Founder & CEO, Academia by Serosoft

Setting the stage, discussing global edtech trends, and introducing Academia's vision to modernize student data.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Leadership Keynote

Akhatov Akmal Rustamovich, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Samarkand State University

Welcome remarks from our partner institution, highlighting strategic initiatives for regional academic excellence.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Challenges & Opportunities in Uzbekistan's Higher Ed

Panel discussion with distinguished leaders

An interactive discussion on regional challenges, regulatory compliance readiness, and eliminating manual administrative bottlenecks.

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

AI Powered SIS - Demonstration (Part 1)

Academia by Serosoft Team

A live showcase of core SIS capabilities: Admissions, Enrollment, Fees, and Student Lifecycle Management.

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Coffee & Networking Break

All Attendees

Informal discussions and relationship-building.

11:50 AM – 01:00 PM

SIS Advanced Modules (Part 2)

Academia by Serosoft Team

Showcasing advanced modules: Analytics Dashboards, Student & Parent Portals, Exam Management, and AI-driven automation.

01:00 PM – 01:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Way Forward

Academia by Serosoft Team

Synthesizing key takeaways, outlining the partnership roadmap, token of appreciation exchange, and official group photo session.

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM

Networking Lunch

All Attendees

Executive lunch to foster stronger ties and continue strategic discussions.

Join Leading Academic Innovators in Samarkand

Participation is complimentary but strictly reserved for university Rectors, Vice-Rectors, and senior academic IT leadership across Uzbekistan.

  • Complimentary executive participation, forum kit, and lunch
  • Bilateral discussions on university accreditation and HEMIS synchronization
  • Direct strategic access to global higher ed software architects
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