Experience
Events & interviews
Six international summits, three countries and conversations with the people shaping policy, culture and innovation across Central Asia, Eurasia and beyond.
6+
international events and summits covered
15+
interviews with leaders and experts
14
published features and analyses
3
countries reported from
Overview
I report from high-profile events and conduct in-depth interviews across culture, tourism, academia, international organisations, technology, education and the creative economy — turning complex agendas into clear, engaging stories for international audiences.
My coverage spans international conferences, environmental summits, arts biennales and regional diplomatic gatherings, as well as conversations with leaders from global institutions, universities, cultural organisations, tourism associations and research bodies from Uzbekistan and beyond — the US, UK and Europe.
01 — Events & conference reporting
World Conference on Creative Economy
Innovation & entrepreneurship in the arts
Reported on emerging trends in arts, culture and creative entrepreneurship, highlighting key insights from leading speakers and the projects shaping the region’s creative industry.
Islamic Arts Biennale
Bridging tradition and contemporary expression
On-site report with artist interviews, exhibition highlights and analysis of the event’s cultural significance — blending visual storytelling with commentary on modern artistic trends.
Central Asia – EU Summit
Regional cooperation and policy
Covered high-level talks between Central Asian leaders and EU representatives, capturing key policy decisions, the €12 billion investment package and the wider impact on regional diplomacy.
INMerge Innovation Summit
Leadership, AI and startups
Reported on Central Eurasia’s growing role in global innovation, from AI and venture capital to leadership and the startup ecosystem.
International Climate Conference
Environmental policy and innovation
Reported on climate action, renewable energy projects and policy debates, highlighting international collaboration on sustainability.
Aral Sea Summit
Regional environmental challenges
Covered discussions and initiatives on regional cooperation and environmental restoration, combining factual reporting with human-interest narratives.
02 — Featured interviews
UNICEF & UNFPA
Youth development, children’s rights, demographics, health and gender equality in Uzbekistan — policy insight presented as a clear, engaging narrative for wide audiences.
British Council
Cultural diplomacy, education programmes and the impact of international collaboration in Central Asia.
International Astronautical Federation
Space exploration, innovation and global cooperation — translating complex science into accessible insight.
EF Education First
Global English proficiency, education programmes and cross-cultural learning.
Utah International Delegation
Cross-cultural dialogue and institutional collaboration between Utah and Uzbekistan.
Adventure Travel Trade Association
Adventure tourism trends, regional opportunities and global quality standards.
Naomi Campbell
Interview during the World Conference on Creative Economy in Tashkent, 2024.
Malika Hashimova
Mental health and the challenges of your twenties.
Charlotte Patrier
The digitalisation of museums in Uzbekistan.
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