Global Talent Forum on human capital and international education is taking place in Samarkand

The forum in Samarkand and its participants

On October 29–30, the international Global Talent Forum, dedicated to human capital and international education, is taking place in Samarkand. It is organized by the El-yurt umidi Foundation under the President of Uzbekistan; the National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU) is named as the forum's main partner, and the international NGO This was reported by Kun.uz.

International participation and agenda topics

The forum brings together representatives of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Türkiye's Council of Higher Education, the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Bolashak program, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the British Council, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Education USA. The agenda includes issues of directing the knowledge and experience of young people toward the development of the country and expanding international cooperation.

Results of scholarship programs and the practical part

According to the El-yurt umidi Foundation, in three open selection rounds held in 2025–2026, about 500 young people became presidential scholarship recipients, with 80% of them admitted to universities ranked in the global top 100. The forum discusses the results of such educational programs, opportunities to apply the knowledge and experience gained abroad in Uzbekistan, as well as the role of international organizations, educational institutions, and financial institutions in training qualified personnel. The program includes a session on the role of financial institutions in developing human capital, discussions on cooperation prospects for the coming decade, and meetings with employers — covering labor market needs, in-demand skills, and conditions for employment and professional growth of young people. On October 30, as part of the forum, a