Time of the 30-Year-Olds: Why Uzbekistan is betting on young professionals

On January 29–30, 2026, in Tashkent, with the support of IT Park Uzbekistan, the fifth International Management Forum will take place — one of the most notable events in the region dedicated to the transformation of management and the development of human capital in the digital era. The theme of the forum — “Time of the 30-Year-Olds. How to create conditions for creation?” — reflects a global trend: this generation, now around 30 years old, is becoming the main driving force of business, innovation, and economic growth. 

The forum will be held in a symbolic context: 2026 has been declared the Year of Mahalla and Social Development in Uzbekistan. This emphasizes the strategic priority — creating an environment where young professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital specialists can not just work, but actively shape the future of the country. 

Who will attend and what will they discuss? 

Top managers and experts from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and of course Uzbekistan, will gather at the forum. Among the speakers are internationally recognized scholars and executives of large corporations. A significant part of the audience will be residents of IT Park Uzbekistan and companies that have already attracted investments through IT Park Ventures. 

The program is built around four fundamental questions of modern HR and talent management: 

• How to attract the best young professionals in a highly competitive global market?

• How to retain them, when loyalty to an employer is no longer taken for granted? 

• How to develop their skills in a rapidly changing digital world? 

• How to build constructive intergenerational dialogue, so that the experience of senior employees strengthens rather than hinders the energy of younger staff? 

A dedicated session will focus on managing millennials and Gen Z — the most in-demand yet most “fluid” category in the digital economy. 

Highlight: a major study of young professionals 

During the forum, results of a large-scale study involving thousands of young professionals will be presented. The research provides answers to key business questions about their real motivations, causes of chronic stress, and reasons for turnover among thirty-year-old employees, as well as factors that can retain them and stimulate professional growth. These findings will form a practical basis for discussions and ready-to-implement recommendations for HR directors and company leaders. 

Why should businesses come to Tashkent? 

The forum is not just about exchanging experiences — it is also a demonstration of how Uzbekistan positions itself in the global talent economy. IT Park Uzbekistan has already established itself as one of the most dynamic ecosystems in Central Asia: it creates conditions for the rapid growth of IT companies, the inflow of venture capital, and international collaboration. 

Hosting the event in Tashkent serves as a powerful strategic tool, attracting the attention of global partners and investors, promoting IT Park residents internationally, and shaping Uzbekistan’s image as a country actively investing in young talent and sustainable business development. 

For companies looking to understand how to work with the generation shaping the future and at the same time explore one of the fastest-growing digital ecosystems in the region, the January forum in Tashkent is perfectly timely. 

The time of the 30-year-olds has arrived. Tashkent, January 29–30, 2026. Registration at IMFORUM.ORG.