CAREC Institute Director Attends 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference

From 2-5 July, Mr. Charymuhammet Shallyyev, Director of the CAREC Institute, attended the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing, where he delivered a keynote speech at the Digital Central Asia International Cooperation Forum.

Highlighting that digitalization opens new prospects for digital cooperation between China and Central Asia, Mr. Shallyyev called for practical collaboration across three key areas: computing infrastructure development, harmonized digital standards, and inclusive public digital services. He stressed the need to integrate digital infrastructure with regional transport and energy corridors, accelerate cross-border recognition of electronic documents and business credentials, strengthen cooperation mechanisms, and build a skilled digital workforce. Furthermore, he noted that the CAREC Institute will leverage the Tianshan Forum, research initiatives, and capacity-building programs to engage governments, enterprises, and academic institutions. These efforts will help enhance China–Central Asia digital cooperation and build a more secure, inclusive regional digital economy.

Jointly organized by Chinese authorities and international organizations, the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference centers on artificial intelligence, digital governance, and data innovation under the theme “Building Digital-Friendly Cities: Unbounded Intelligence, Globally Connected Data”. The conference has brought together nearly 40 high-level delegations and over 1,000 industry professionals worldwide for cross-border dialogue and knowledge sharing.