Advancing Skills for the Future: Strategies for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Thank You for Participating in the Conference!
The VET4UZ project team sincerely thanks all participants, speakers, and partners for actively contributing to the International Conference “Advancing Skills for the Future: Strategies for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training” held on April 10, 2025, in Tashkent.
Together, we created an important platform for sharing experiences, discussing reforms, and shaping solutions for the sustainable development of the vocational education system in Uzbekistan.
Together, we created an important platform for sharing experiences, discussing reforms, and shaping solutions for the sustainable development of the vocational education system in Uzbekistan.
Thank You for Participating in the Conference!
The VET4UZ project team sincerely thanks all participants, speakers, and partners for actively contributing to the International Conference “Advancing Skills for the Future: Strategies for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training” held on April 10, 2025, in Tashkent.
Together, we created an important platform for sharing experiences, discussing reforms, and shaping solutions for the sustainable development of the vocational education system in Uzbekistan.
Together, we created an important platform for sharing experiences, discussing reforms, and shaping solutions for the sustainable development of the vocational education system in Uzbekistan.
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Presentations
Prof. Dr. Ursula Renold, Dr. Katie Caves, Michelle Augustine Palayil
Toshkent Turizm va Mehmonxona Menejmenti Texnikumi
Institute of Development of Vocational Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Кристиан Вагнер – Руководитель проекта CHeber
About conference
This pivotal event will serve as a platform uniting policymaker, educators, youth representatives, and industry leaders to collaboratively shape the future of vocational education and training in Uzbekistan. Together, we will explore innovative strategies and forge pathways for sustainable development and global competitiveness in the VET sector.
KEY SPEAKERS
- Kongratbay SharipovMinister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Umid ShadievChairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Adham KhudaykulovDirector of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
- Konstantin ObolenskyAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland in Uzbekistan
- Andrin FinkDeputy Head of Mission, Head of International Cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan
- Ursula RenoldProfessor, Chair of Education System, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
- Bastian BaumanInternational consultant of the VET4UZ project
- Simone StrasburgerTeam Leader of VET4UZ project
- Key Themes
- Strategic reforms in VET governance.
- Strengthening collaboration between public and private sectors.
- Amplifying youth voices and fostering their empowerment.
- Conference Highlights
- Inspiring keynote speeches by esteemed national and international leaders.
- Engaging panel discussions with VET reform experts.
- Interactive breakout sessions on governance, dual education, and quality assurance strategies.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF THE CONFERENCE
Conference chair
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- Shoxrux DalievFirst deputy minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Andrin FinkDeputy Head of Mission, Head of International Cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan
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Conference co-chair
- Utkirjon AlijonovHead of the Department in the MHESI
- Anvar AllabergenovDeputy director of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
- Zayniddin KhudayberdievDirector of the Institute for the Development of VET
- Simone StrasburgerTeam Leader of VET4UZ project
Conference program
April 10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency (Ballroom), Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
08:30–09:00
Registration
09:00–10:30
Opening/discussion "Strategic VET Reforms in Uzbekistan"
Kongratbay Sharipov - Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Umid Shadiev - Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Adham Khudаykulov - Director of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Konstantin Obolensky - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Uzbekistan
Ursula Renold – Professor, Chair of Education System, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
Umid Shadiev - Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Adham Khudаykulov - Director of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Konstantin Obolensky - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Uzbekistan
Ursula Renold – Professor, Chair of Education System, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
10:30–10:40
Q&A
10:40–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00-11:30
Strategic reforms of TVET in the Kyrgyz Republic
Gulzada Duishenbaeva – Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
Ainura Isiarilova - Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
Ainura Isiarilova - Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic
11:30-12:00
Private Sector Engagement in Non-formal Vocational Skills Development in the Kyrgyz Republic
Christian Wagner - Team Leader of the CHeber – Skills Development Kyrgyzstan Project
12:00–12:45
"Demand and Supply in Uzbekistan's Tourism and Hospitality Sector"
Ursula Renold – Professor, Chair of Education System, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
12:45–13:00
Q&A
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:00
Ursula Renold – Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Utkirjon Alijonov - Head of the Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Anvar Allabergenov – Deputy Director of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
Nematkhon Khamrakhudjaev - Dean of the Faculty in the Academy of the Public Administration
Djahongir Matkarimov - Head of the Unit for the Development of Education in the Tourism Sector at the Tourism Committee
Simone Strasburger - Team Leader of VET4UZ project (Moderator)
Utkirjon Alijonov - Head of the Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Anvar Allabergenov – Deputy Director of the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
Nematkhon Khamrakhudjaev - Dean of the Faculty in the Academy of the Public Administration
Djahongir Matkarimov - Head of the Unit for the Development of Education in the Tourism Sector at the Tourism Committee
Simone Strasburger - Team Leader of VET4UZ project (Moderator)
14:00-15:00
Bastian Bauman - International consultant of the VET4UZ project
Feruza Rashidova - Chair of Public Council under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Bakhodir Sobirov – Head of Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ravshanjon Akhmedov - Associate National Project Officer UNESCO Tashkent Office
Zayniddin Khudayberdiev - Director of the Institute for the Development of VET
Istam Khakimov - General Manager of Turon City Plaza Hotel
Durdona Fayzullayeva - A student of the Tashkent Technicum of Tourism and Hotel Management
Feruza Rashidova - Chair of Public Council under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Bakhodir Sobirov – Head of Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ravshanjon Akhmedov - Associate National Project Officer UNESCO Tashkent Office
Zayniddin Khudayberdiev - Director of the Institute for the Development of VET
Istam Khakimov - General Manager of Turon City Plaza Hotel
Durdona Fayzullayeva - A student of the Tashkent Technicum of Tourism and Hotel Management
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
15-30:16:30
Farangiz Abdullaeva - Chairman of Association of Hoteliers of Uzbekistan
Mavlyuda Fazilova - Head of Talent and Education Management, Saheed Zarafshan Hotel
Nargizaxon Bakirova -Director of Tashkent Technikum of Tourism and Hotel Management
Saidakromkhuja Botirkhujaev - Student of the direction "Organization and management of hotel economy" at Tashkent Technikum of Tourism and Hotel Management
Nodir Ergashev - Head of the Prospective Projects Group in Vocational Education in the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
Emma Hubert - Master Student HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
Dilbar Uralova - Head of the department, Tourism Development Institute (Moderator)
Mavlyuda Fazilova - Head of Talent and Education Management, Saheed Zarafshan Hotel
Nargizaxon Bakirova -Director of Tashkent Technikum of Tourism and Hotel Management
Saidakromkhuja Botirkhujaev - Student of the direction "Organization and management of hotel economy" at Tashkent Technikum of Tourism and Hotel Management
Nodir Ergashev - Head of the Prospective Projects Group in Vocational Education in the “Education Sector Projects Centre” Project Office
Emma Hubert - Master Student HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
Dilbar Uralova - Head of the department, Tourism Development Institute (Moderator)
15:30-16:30
Zayniddin Khudayberdiev - Director of the Institute for the Development of VET
Kurt Gerard - CIM expert at the Institute for VET Development
Dilshod Ruziev – Deputy Director of IVETD
Shakhnoza Namazova - UNESCO
Uktamjon Xudayberdiev – IVETD expert on Teacher training
Shukhrat Kamolov – VET4UZ Senior Expert on Teaching Performance (Moderator)
Kurt Gerard - CIM expert at the Institute for VET Development
Dilshod Ruziev – Deputy Director of IVETD
Shakhnoza Namazova - UNESCO
Uktamjon Xudayberdiev – IVETD expert on Teacher training
Shukhrat Kamolov – VET4UZ Senior Expert on Teaching Performance (Moderator)
16:30-16:40
A next step - Vocational Education and Training Day
Simone Strasburger - Team Leader of VET4UZ project
Matthias Klingenberg - Team Leader of TexVET project
Matthias Klingenberg - Team Leader of TexVET project
16:40-17:00
Closing ceremony
Andrin Fink - Deputy Head of Mission, Head of International Cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan
Shoxrux Daliev - First deputy minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Shoxrux Daliev - First deputy minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Photography will be carried out during the conference.
The photos taken will be used in the information and communication materials of the VET4UZ project (including publications on the website and social media).
If you have any objections to being photographed or having your image used, please inform us in advance via email: nigina.kholmatova@helvetas.org.
Thank you for your understanding!
Conference venue
April 10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency (Ballroom) Tashkent, Alisher Navoi st., 1A