ENC Director Samuel Doveri Vesterbye Speaks at EU–Central Asia Innovation Forum During InnoWeek in Uzbekistan
On 28 October, Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Managing Director of the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC), participated in the EU–Central Asia Innovation Forum, held as part of InnoWeek in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Organised in cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and Horizon Europe, the event brought together European and Central Asian policymakers, parliamentarians, researchers, and innovation stakeholders to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and sustainable development.
Organised in the framework of EU–Central Asia Innovation Week, the initiative highlighted opportunities for regional cooperation through European research and innovation programmes, including Horizon Europe, the EU’s €95 billion research and innovation funding programme. Discussions and exhibitions covered a wide range of sectors, including drone technology, water management, information and communication technologies (ICT), renewable energy, hydropower, mining, biotechnology, agriculture, and logistics.
Mr. Doveri Vesterbye spoke at the opening panel of the EU–Central Asia Innovation Forum, alongside parliamentarians and other stakeholders, sharing ENC’s perspectives on EU–Central Asia cooperation, research, and innovation. ENC’s participation reflected its ongoing involvement in EU-funded research focused on Central Asia and its commitment to strengthening regional connectivity, technological development, and cooperation between the European Union and Central Asian partners.
