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GSMA M360 Eurasia Conference Kicks Off in Tashkent

Today marks the commencement of the GSMA M360 Eurasia conference, taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan for the first time. This pivotal event gathers policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators, igniting discussions on the digital transformation opportunities in Eurasia.

The GSMA report, released today, highlights that the mobile industry's contribution to the Eurasian economy is projected to reach a soaring $270 billion by 2030. This conference, in partnership with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Digital Technologies and hosted by Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of VEON, aims to explore the thriving digital ecosystem and the next wave of mobile technologies.

One of the highlights of M360 Eurasia is the demonstration booth of GSMA Foundry, showcasing the award-winning Kaz-LLM, a language model developed by Kazakh research institutions and QazCode from VEON, with support from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and GSMA Foundry. This pioneering model is designed to bridge the language gap in AI technologies, supporting languages with limited resources, such as Kazakh, Turkish, English, and Russian.

Moreover, GSMA Foundry is collaborating with IBM to grant GSMA members access to Watsonx.ai, enhancing the capabilities of digital service providers. Another noteworthy initiative being presented involves a partnership with the European Space Agency focusing on non-terrestrial networks.

Vivek Badrinath, the CEO of GSMA, stated, "Connectivity is a powerful source of economic growth and a transformative tool for business and public services in the region. Last year, mobile technologies and services generated a GDP contribution of 7.7% across Eurasia, translating to a staggering $220 billion. This figure is expected to increase to $270 billion by 2030. M360 Eurasia serves as an excellent platform for discussions aimed at accelerating regional digital growth through collaboration, innovation, and ambition."

Key Insights on Mobile Economy in Eurasia

The Mobile Economy Eurasia 2025 report sheds light on key aspects of technological growth in the region:

• - By 2030, mobile technologies and services are anticipated to boost the Eurasian economy by $270 billion, representing an 8.3% share of GDP.
• - The number of 5G connections is projected to soar to 143 million by 2030, accounting for 41% of all mobile connections.
• - By 2024, two-thirds of Eurasia's population, roughly 164 million users, will be accessing mobile internet.
• - Despite progress, there remains a significant gap in mobile internet usage, with approximately 80 million individuals in Eurasia still lacking access, mainly residing within mobile network coverage areas.

The GSMA M360 Eurasia conference is not only a venue for networking but also to ignite dialogue on the future of mobile communication, spurring regional leadership to confront and overcome existing digital challenges. As representatives from various sectors engage in passionate discussions over the coming days, the focus will remain firmly on fostering an inclusive and progressive digital landscape across Eurasia.

The event epitomizes the commitment to harness innovation and cooperation, propelling the region toward a tech-driven future that reflects the voices of underrepresented languages in AI development.