AGENDA
The Central Asia Universities Forum (CAUF), with the support of international organizations such as the World Bank, UNESCO, ISESCO, UNICEF, the British Council, and Times Higher Education, serves as the platform to exchange innovative and transformative ideas that are aimed to shape the future of education across Central Asia.
The event will take place on October 16, 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The opening ceremony and plenary session will bring together internationally reputed academic leaders, researchers, policymakers and other distinguished figures and other notable members of the education community from across Central Asia and the world. CAUF participants will reflect on the achievements in developing education in Central Asia and outline the future plans and initiatives to continue advancing the field.
Apart from the main event we also have prepared pre-forum and post-forum activities to expand the scope of the topics and provide delegates an opportunity to learn local history and culture.
Pre-Forum Activities:During October 12-15, 2024, the Central Asia's Spiritual and Intellectual Renaissance lecture series will feature talks by distinguished speakers, including Nobel laureates. This series of talks will provide an unique opportunity for students, academics, and education professionals of the Central Asian region to learn the latest trends in science.
Post-Forum Activities:On October 17, 2024, the Forum journey will culminate in a one day-tour of Tashkent's 'Educational and Cultural Heritage' exploration. This city tour will provide Forum delegates with an opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. Participants will explore bazaars, peaceful squares, and historical landmarks. The tour will highlight the city's evolution over the centuries, showcasing to visitors its potential as one of the major tourist destinations in Central Asia. Through this exploration, delegates will appreciate Tashkent's unique position as a city with a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern developments, all within an atmosphere of warm local hospitality.
We invite you to take in this extraordinary opportunity for growth, reflection, and collaboration.
Separate registration for each event ensures a tailored experience, allowing every participant to engage fully with the aspects most relevant to them. The comprehensive schedules for all Forum events can be found on the following pages.
Join us at CAUF as we embark on a journey of discovery, honoring our past and forging a future filled with innovation, partnership, and academic excellence.
Forum day
Registration
Opening of CAUF
Plenary session (by invitation)
Ceremony of recognition
Networking refreshments
Central Asian universities – stepping out from the shadows
Speakers:
President
New Uzbekistan University
Manager, Global Education Practice, Europe and Central Asia
World Bank
Provost,
Nazarbayev University
President
American University of Central Asia
Assistant professor
McGill University
Moderators:
Managing Director,
TUM International GmbH
Bridging Acdemia and Finance: Practical Benefits of University-Industry Collaboration
Speakers:
Chief Executive Officer,
Times Publishing Group
General manager for opertions in Asia,
Saudi Development Fund
Former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom
Reigonal Director,
Asian Development Bank
Networking lunch
Innovating the curricula: Aligning curricula with labour market demands in Central Asia
Speakers:
Founder and executive director
National College Transfer Network
Associate vice-president
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Vice President for international development,
Pearson
Director of Education,
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Assistant professor
New York University Abu Dhabi
Reputation, attraction and retention: How can young universities appeal?
Speakers:
Provost
The University of Birmingham, Dubai
President
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Dean of global engagement University of Leeds
Moderator:
Managing Director,
Montfort Euroasia
Networking refreshments
New partnership models for new models of institution
Speakers:
Senior advisor to vice-president
MIT Open Learning
Founder of Kusto Group and chairman
Almaty Management University
President of the board of trustees John von Neumann University
Country director
British Council Uzbekistan
Moderator:
Director of International cooperation,
Nazarbayev University
THE Data Masterclass: Rankings
Speaker:
Junior impact ranking product owner
Times Higher Education
Transforming the future: New visions of young universities in Central Asia
Speaker:
Senior fellow, Alliance for Higher Education
University of Pennsylvania
Moderator:
Chief global affairs officer
Times Higher Education
Closing remarks
Speakers:
President
New Uzbekistan University
Chief global affairs officer
Times Higher Education