​Expat Business & SME Exchange

​At Expat Connect, you don’t simply attend an event—you join a carefully curated community of founders, professionals, investors, and business leaders shaping the future of Central Asia.

​Each session combines meaningful networking with practical conversations led by experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.

​Our focus is simple: connect ambitious people, exchange ideas, and leave with insights and relationships that create long-term value.

​Why Attend?

• ​Discover business opportunities and emerging trends across Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

• ​Meet founders, executives, investors, and professionals in a relaxed, high-quality networking environment.

• ​Gain practical insights from entrepreneurs building companies and communities in the region.

• ​Build meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the event.

​Featured Speakers

​11:45 AM — Nick Shilov

​Founder of Cursor Community Uzbekistan and software engineer, Nick introduced one of the world’s fastest-growing AI-native developer communities to Uzbekistan. He is also building Cafe Cursor, a collaborative space where founders, engineers, and creators meet to build products, exchange ideas, and learn together.

​His session will explore how AI is reshaping software development, founder communities, and the future of building startups.

​LinkedIn: /nick-shilov

​12:15 AM — Faruk Omer

​Farruk Ozer brings over a decade of experience in international trade, manufacturing, and import-export. Inspired by the hiring challenges he experienced firsthand, he founded an HR tech startup that makes recruitment as easy as three clicks. Join his session to hear about his entrepreneurial journey, the obstacles he overcame, and how businesses can streamline hiring using his platform.
13:45
LinkedIn: /ofarukoz

​Who Should Attend?

​Founders, entrepreneurs, executives, investors, SME owners, professionals, and anyone passionate about innovation, business growth, and meaningful connections across Central Asia and beyond.

​Schedule

​11:30 AM — Doors open, welcome coffee & networking

​11:40 AM — Introductions, speaker sessions & interactive discussion

​12:15 PM — Open networking with food and drinks

​12:30-13:30 Community discussion (Panel discussion)

​13:45 PM — Closing remarks

​Join us for an engaging morning of thoughtful conversations, valuable introductions, and practical insights from founders building the future of business in Central Asia.

​Seats are intentionally limited to encourage meaningful conversations reserve your place early.

​Please fill out this form prior to joining the meeting, click here

​Proudly sponsored by SINOFY Ventures & Tianlu AI first Software development Agency