FINNEXT Asia

The FINNEXT Asia International Financial Innovation Forum

40+

speakers

600+

participants

20.11.25

InterContinental Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

FINNEXT Asia will bring together top managers and executives from key companies in the financial system of Uzbekistan
And representatives of
100+
and fintech companies of the Russian Federation
leading banks
payment systems
2
banks
37
payment institution
15
largest telecoms
5
The FINNEXT Asia International Financial Innovation Forum has proved itself as an effective platform for an open dialogue between banks, fintech companies and regulatory authorities in the Central Asian region. The strategic objectives of the Forum include stimulating the development of Uzbekistan's financial sector and supporting international cooperation to implement new promising fintech projects. Representatives of central banks and finance ministries from five countries are expected to participate this year.

The focus is on global trends and challenges of digital transformation, the impact of digitalization on the efficiency and profitability of the banking sector, new regulatory areas, features of the financial landscape of Uzbekistan and the creation of a secure payment ecosystem, investments in fintech, the launch of innovative payment instruments and platforms, the transition to the practical application of AI and LLM, the specifics of using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and also the ESG agenda.

FINNEXT Asia 2025 will once again be held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, which is one of the fastest growing markets in the region and attracts increased attention from international investors. This is a truly large-scale and innovative event for us and our partners!

About the forum

Participants on board
and partners of the forum

IT companies, telecom companies, integrators
Research agencies and consulting companies
Business angels and venture companies
Fintech companies and startups, IT parks, accelerators
Payment systems
World’s leading experts in banking and payment industry
International Banking Community

Speakers 2025

Matthieu de Heering (Belgium)
/ Montran

Global Head of Capital Markets Business Development. An expert in strategic growth, innovation, and DLT technologies, previously worked in SWIFT, Bank of New York, and other industry leaders
Spartak Tetrashvili
/ TBC Bank Uzbekistan

CEO and Chairman of the Management Board. An experienced banker with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. For more than five years, he headed TBC Kredit in Azerbaijan, and since 2019 has served as Director of Operations (COO) at YELO Bank in Baku. In 2014-2015 worked as an agricultural project manager at the Bank of Georgia. Prior to that, worked at ProCredit Bank for more than 14 years, having worked his way up from a loan specialist to an expanded board. A member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan (AmCham Uzbekistan) since 2022

Special guest offline
Victor Orlovsky
/ R136 Ventures

Founder and managing partner of R136 Ventures, Silicon Valley investor. 25 years of experience in digital tech. He began his career in the technology divisions of ABN AMRO Bank in Uzbekistan, the Netherlands and Russia, and worked in senior positions at Alfa-Bank, IBM and Sberbank. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the best IT executives in the world (Oracle Award). Author of the bestseller "From rhinoceros to unicorn. How to lead a company through transformation in the digital age and avoid deadly traps

Special Guest Online

Lubomir Olach
/ Qorus (SLOVAKIA)

Director of International Development and Partner Relations. Expert in innovations within the retail financial services sector
Sodir Melibaev
/ Microkreditbank

Deputy Chairman of the Management Board. 15 years of experience in the Central Bank, the field of IT, cybersecurity, fintech. Since November of this year, he has been responsible for the development of IT, cybersecurity, and AI in the Microcredit Bank
Ulugbek Tavakkalov
/ JSCB Kapitalbank

Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kapitalbank for the retail function. Member of the Expert Council of the Central Asian Fintech Association. From 2019 to 2024 held the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSCB Uzpromstroybank (SQB) and JSCB Tengebank
Otabek Nasirov
/ Central Asian Fintech Association

Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, member of the expert Council of Cyber Park and AICA, as well as working groups of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Rudradeb Mitra (USA)
/ Omdena Inc.

Founder of Omdena - an AI agentic platform for product development. He started his career as an AI researcher and co-authored ten research papers. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he built several startups. His current company, Omdena, has built AI solutions to date for over 250 organizations in 80+ countries. He has also been invited to speak at over 100 events in 30+ countries. He has served as a mentor for various organizations, including Google for Startups, Techstars, Seedstars, the University of Southern California, and the Founders Institute
Dinar Samigullin
/ HUMO

Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for IT and Technological Infrastructure.
More than 15 years in IT/fintech. He led the digital transformation of the Republic of Tatarstan and the top 20 banks in Russia. He has implemented projects on a regional, federal and international level
Murat Kastan (Türkiye)
/ UPT

CEO. More than 19 years of experience in finance. He has created a platform and payment network with 200+ partners around the world, providing transfers, payments and virtual TRY IBAN. Has developed UPTION Wallet, a multicurrency app for SEPA transactions, QR code payments, bill payments, and card management
Igor Kim
/ JS AVO bank

Chief product officer / Member of the Board of AVO bank.
More than 20 years of experience in major international banks and telecoms, implementing advanced solutions and systematically transforming customer experience. Specializes in retail business management, product development and customer service quality improvement. The professional path covers Russia, India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Jane Lehrman
/ DSH

Director of the PMO. A serial entrepreneur in the field of InsurTech & FinTech. 17 years of experience in the digital sphere. Specializes in project management, digital product development, and the implementation of effective digital strategies
Bekhzod Ismoilov
/ AICA

Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence Association of Central Asia. Specialist in the field of financial technologies, blockchain solutions and Agile management
Nikita Guliaev
/ Uzum

Financial Director of the Uzum ecosystem. 7+ years in the Big 4 (EY, PwC) and 10+ years in the banking sector (Alfa-Bank–Belarus, BCS Group). Expert in finance, management accounts, exchequer, business development and M&A
Shakhzod Ganiev
/ IT PARK Uzbekistan

Regional Manager in the CIS Office in the Export Department

Andrey Leushev
/ Farzoom

The president of the company. More than 20 years in the field of fintech, banking innovation and strategic development. He held senior positions in Sberbank, the RVC Infrafund, and Promsvyazbank, coordinating IT and operational areas. In 2016, he founded Farzoom, which won fintech startup competitions and has been implemented in more than 40 banks, and since 2023 has been part of the Rostelecom PJSC
Viktor Dostov
/ Associations of Electronic Money and Money Transfer Market Participants AEM

Chairman of the Council. An expert in the retail payments industry, one of the founders of the PayCash Group (services Yandex.Money, iDealer, Beeline Mobile Commerce, MOBY.Money and others). Consultant to the World Bank, UNDP, FATF, AFI and other international organizations of new payment technologies and digitalization. Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor,AI Faculty, RUDN University
Askarzhon Zakirov
/ NAPP

Head of the Department of Development of the crypto assets turnover of National Agency for Advanced Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Muzaffar Dzhalolov
/ University of World Economy and Diplomacy

Director of Digital Transformation, Pro-rector for economic affairs
Roman Korneyko
/ U-BSS

Commercial Director. Extensive experience in cooperation with foreign companies in the field of IT projects in Uzbekistan: ABM Cloud/Leafio, with which the Pepsi warehouse complex management project was implemented, a similar project was also implemented for the distributor Support Samarqand, a loyalty system for Retail IDEA, etc
Sergey Khan
/ JSC «ANORBANK»

Deputy Chairman of the Board
Vassily Kulesh (The Republic of Belarus)
/ «Cyber Industry» Assoсiations

Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Digital Technologies and Innovations, Republic of Belarus. 
An expert in the application of blockchain technologies, digital currencies and AI. Moderator of the working group on the creation of the "Development concept of tokens in the Republic of Belarus to the year 2030" and a member of the working group on the development of the "Concept of the digital Belarusian ruble". 
He is a member of expert groups on blockchain and AI in the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and other CIS countries

Pavel Semenov
/ Modulbank

Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board. CEO of Hice Bank. Modulbank is the first bank for entrepreneurs, serving more than 350 thousand companies. Hice is a lifestyle club bank that combines the functions of an individual entrepreneur account and an individual's card. In 2025, it became the first bank without tariffs and fees, focusing on a high level of personal service
Sergey Volkov
/ SberMobile

CEO. Implemented landmark MVNO projects in the Russian Federation: Yota (growth from 0 to 2.5 million customers) + more than 25 projects with Tele2 (SberMobile, RTK, Tinkoff, VTB, GPB, etc.). With Sergey's participation, the MVNO subscriber base in Russia grew from 1 million to almost 20 million customers in 2014-2023
Sergey Chekalkin
/ TBC Uzbekistan

Head of Customer Experience at TBC Uzbekistan. He has been building customer service and contact centers in fintech for more than 15 years. He started his career in operational planning and call center management at Tinkoff Bank, one of the largest online banks in the world, where he worked his way from a call center specialist to a customer service director. MBA INSEAD (design thinking, digital platforms, leadership)
Maxim Mitusov
/ Independent expert, W1

He worked on the creation of SBP in NSPK, Yandex Fintech. Сreated a ModulKassa, within which he was the first in Russia to launch the acceptance of QR payments by Alipay. Author of a number of studies on the Russian and global payment market
Marina Gumina
/ HUMO

Head of Development of the AI Development Department
HRD OF NIPC JSC. An expert in neuro-coaching, facilitation, and strategic planning to achieve personal and organizational goals. An experienced specialist in HR, leadership and team development with many years of practice in Sber. She helps to form strong, holistic teams, develop key competencies and a culture of joint growth
Alexey Veretenov
/ Senteo Inc.

Executive partner.
Member of the Management Board, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the international P2P payment system. Investor and co-owner of dozens of daily and venture projects

Nikolay Dedov
/ Asterium

Head of Product line for crypto exchange and blockchain solutions at Asterium
Pavel Bibik
/ HUMO

Head of the project office. Work experience in banks of the Republic of Belarus, where he was involved in the creation and development of acquiring products: POS-acquiring, Internet-acquiring and SoftPOS solutions. He was responsible for strategy formation and the launch of new products, the organization of business processes, project management and the development of the acquiring network
Alexey Fedorov
/ National Settlement Depository

Senior Managing Director for Development and Client Relations at NCO JSC NSD. 20+ years of experience in the financial sector, where he was responsible for developing the business of building relationships with clients. In 2021, he joined the NSD team, heading the client block and a number of key business areas. Under Alexey's leadership, the team successfully develops payment services, a multi-bank platform and a collateral management system
Alexander Seldemirov
/ Ratexa

Co—founder of Ratexa, a company developing AI solutions for market‑leading digital banks; serial entrepreneur in IT, CEO of ITQuick Group (ITQuick, BIS/QBIS, Jumse); member of the Board for the Development of Certification of IT-specialists at ACITB
Olga Blednova
/ CIFRA FINANCE

CEO. An expert in strategic and technological consulting for the financial sector, a leader in the digital transformation of banks with 15+ years of experience. She has implemented 40+ projects for the TOP 10 Russian Federation, CIS and fintech companies, introducing AI, RPA, new products and service channels
Dmitry Seregin
/ T-Bank

CEO Dolyami. He was at the origins of the creation of Dolyami - the first BNPL service in Russia and the development of commodity lending. He has over 5 years of experience in product management
Sergey Frolov
/ IBS

Director of Financial Industry Projects at IBS. More than 10 years of IT project management in the banking, insurance, brokerage and construction sectors. He is experienced with implementing key systems, developing the IT landscape, and digitalizing business processes. Author of strategies and data quality audit
Andrey Makarov
/ XRuby

Head of the cryptocurrency exchange. More than 20 years in fintech. He developed Visa, MasterCard, and launched successful fintech and BaaS projects
Alexander Bogdanov
/ OZ PLANET

CEO. He has been in the banking sector for more than 20 years, and is the creator of the OZ PLANET platform, the region's first digital factoring and B2B services platform. He has been actively involved in the implementation of fintech projects since 2015, introducing innovative solutions for businesses and financial companies
Roman Chernov
/ ROSFINCOM

Chief executive
Nikolay Mozganov
/ Tochka Bank

Head of Developing at AI Development Department

Juri Gribanov
/ Frank RG

Founder and CEO.
The company has become the de facto standard for banking analytics and benchmark research in the Russian market

Mikhail Shmitov
/ Deco Systems

CEO. 15+ years of experience in industrial IT development. Managed to create an innovative DMP platform "Storage Management"
Alexey Chumakov
/ Inspirers

Owner of the MAX design studio, co-founder of the all-Russian “Inspirer” community and the “Headliner” community ecosystem
Regina Kosobokova
/ Hamkorbank

Chief marketing officer
Alexander Rukavishnikov
/ Imkon sugurta OTP Group

Marketing Director. 25 years of marketing experience in Russia and Uzbekistan, with a focus on the financial sector. Launch of OTP Group companies in Uzbekistan
Diyor Mirzaakhmedov
/ Marketing Association of Uzbekistan

Chairman of the Board
Peter Ten
/ PAYNET

Head of Marketing Department
Alexey Maslov
/ General Producer of the FINNEXT Asia Forum

Chairman of the SWIFT User Group in Russia. Co-Chairman of the Committee on Payment Systems of the Association of Banks of Russia. Advisor in the HUMO payment system. Independent Director on the Boards of Directors
The list of speakers is being updated

Partners 2025

Become a partner of FINNEXT Asia!

Maintain your status as the flagship of innovation and become one of the companies that help the market move forward!

  • Strengthen your image as a leader in fintech and innovation
For banks
  • Meet with leading representatives of the financial sector and IT to find new partners and clients
  • Participate in the business program: tell us about your achievements from the main stage
  • Get additional coverage in leading industry mass media
  • Attract the contacts of the best specialists, exchange experience with market leaders in the development and implementation of technologies and services
  • Perform on the stage with innovators from the top 5 banks, strengthen the image of the company that sets the tone in the industry
For IT companies
  • Present your products and solutions at the forum exhibition
  • Collect policymaker’s leads from banks interested in new technologies
  • Conduct active networking and dozens of productive meetings on the forum day, and negotiate contracts
  • Study the strategy and objectives of potential customers, improve the demand for your products

On the 2025 programme

The local time is indicated, UTC + 5
09:00 - 10:00

Sign-in of participants, welcoming, coffee break

10:00 - 11:45

Ballroom. Session № 1: The strategic agenda of the fintech space in Central Asia

  • Strategic guidelines for the development of the fintech industry in Central Asia. An overview of the current state and key areas for further growth of the fintech ecosystem in the region. Opening of the forum by leading representatives of government agencies and business of Uzbekistan. Determination of the most important issues and promising ways of market development.
  • Megatrends and key areas of the banking sector and payment technologies. Analysis of current problems and opportunities in the industry. Consideration of competitiveness issues, interaction of market participants, implementation of innovation, including the potential of tokens that can transform the financial services market.
  • Investments in fintech development and the role of venture capital. The estimated volume of attracted venture capital investments is about $ 4-5 million for the first quarter of this year. The role of institutional funds and private investors in supporting startups and creating conditions for the emergence of new technological solutions.
  • Foreign investment and investment attractiveness of Uzbekistan. Consideration of the country's attractiveness factors for foreign companies and international investors. Creating favorable conditions for the inflow of foreign capital and strengthening Uzbekistan's position as a dynamically developing center of fintech innovations.
  • Alexey Maslov
    / Association of Banks of Russia

    Advisor in the HUMO payment system

    Moderator
  • Otabek Nasirov
    / Central Asian Fintech Association

    Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, member of the expert Council of Cyber Park and AICA, as well as working groups of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

    Moderator
  • Lubomir Olach
    / Qorus

    Director of International Development and Partner Relations. Expert in innovations within the retail financial services sector

    Reimagining banking as dream business
  • Ulugbek Tavakkalov
    / JSCB Kapitalbank

    Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kapitalbank for the retail function. Member of the Expert Council of the Central Asian Fintech Association. From 2019 to 2024 held the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSCB Uzpromstroybank (SQB) and JSCB Tengebank

    Trends in the retail market of Uzbekistan
  • Murat Kastan (Türkiye)
    / UPT

    CEO. More than 19 years of experience in finance. He has created a platform and payment network with 200+ partners around the world, providing transfers, payments and virtual TRY IBAN. Has developed UPTION Wallet, a multicurrency app for SEPA transactions, QR code payments, bill payments, and card management


  • Alexey Fedorov
    / National Settlement Depository

    Senior Managing Director for Development and Client Relations at NCO JSC NSD. 20+ years of experience in the financial sector, where he was responsible for developing the business of building relationships with clients. In 2021, he joined the NSD team, heading the client block and a number of key business areas. Under Alexey's leadership, the team successfully develops payment services, a multi-bank platform and a collateral management system

    Financial platforms: a universal solution for all market participants
  • Viktor Dostov
    / Associations of Electronic Money and Money Transfer Market Participants AEM

    Chairman of the Council. An expert in the retail payments industry, one of the founders of the PayCash Group (services Yandex.Money, iDealer, Beeline Mobile Commerce, MOBY.Money and others). Consultant to the World Bank, UNDP, FATF, AFI and other international organizations of new payment technologies and digitalization. Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor,AI Faculty, RUDN University

    AI agents, Open API 2.0, neobanking: which megatrends will determine the development of the payment industry in 2025?
  • Sodir Melibaev
    / Microkreditbank

    Deputy Chairman of the Management Board. 15 years of experience in the Central Bank, the field of IT, cybersecurity, fintech. Since November of this year, he has been responsible for the development of IT, cybersecurity, and AI in the Microcredit Bank

    Dialogue
10:00 - 11:40

Sirdaryo. The AI revolution in marketing in Uzbekistan: trends, risks and new opportunities

  • The session is devoted to how artificial intelligence is changing the marketing landscape of Uzbekistan. Real-world cases of implementing AI tools, the impact of automation on communication efficiency, personalization, and team work will be analyzed. We will talk about global trends, local specifics, regulatory perspectives, and which competencies will become key in the next 2-3 years
  • Diyor Mirzaakhmedov
    / Marketing Association of Uzbekistan

    Chairman of the Board
  • Peter Ten
    / PAYNET

    Head of Marketing Department
  • Alexander Rukavishnikov
    / Imkon sugurta OTP Group

    Marketing Director. 25 years of marketing experience in Russia and Uzbekistan, with a focus on the financial sector. Launch of OTP Group companies in Uzbekistan
  • Regina Kosobokova
    / Hamkorbank

    Chief marketing officer
11:45 - 13:32

Ballroom. Session № 2: A modern view on payments and security

  • Modernization of payment systems and prospects of the digital economy. The study of the current state of the monetary circulation infrastructure and the need for its adaptation to new conditions. Description of the digital platforms role and their impact on the transition to a cashless society.
  • Data security and fraud protection. Ensuring a high level of protection of users' personal data in the context of digitalization of finance. Measures to combat cybercrime and prevent unauthorized transactions. Financial security risk management, implementation of the latest security standards and compliance control approaches.
  • The development of cross-border payments and local analogues of international services. The relevance of building competitive payment platforms and simplified mechanisms for cross-border transfers between Central Asian countries and the world. Examples of successful initiatives to create fast and inexpensive ways to transfer money within and outside the region.
  • Modern regulatory requirements and risk management practices. The Central Bank's approaches to regulating the sphere of payment transactions, the emphasis on strengthening control measures over the activities of financial organizations and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Maintaining the initiative to create effective monitoring and fraud prevention tools.
  • Alexey Maslov
    / Association of Banks of Russia

    Advisor in the HUMO payment system

    Moderator
  • Roman Chernov
    / ROSFINCOM

    Chief executive

    Moderator
  • Dinar Samigullin
    / HUMO

    Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for IT and Technological Infrastructure.
    More than 15 years in IT/fintech. He led the digital transformation of the Republic of Tatarstan and the top 20 banks in Russia. He has implemented projects on a regional, federal and international level

    Practical experience in implementing innovations in the fintech sector
  • Andrey Leushev
    / Farzoom

    The president of the company. More than 20 years in the field of fintech, banking innovation and strategic development. He held senior positions in Sberbank, the RVC Infrafund, and Promsvyazbank, coordinating IT and operational areas. In 2016, he founded Farzoom, which won fintech startup competitions and has been implemented in more than 40 banks, and since 2023 has been part of the Rostelecom PJSC

    New opportunities for generative AI in banks
  • Matthieu de Heering (Belgium)
    / Montran

    Global Head of Capital Markets Business Development. An expert in strategic growth, innovation, and DLT technologies, previously worked in SWIFT, Bank of New York, and other industry leaders

    Implementing solutions with an optimal balance between international standards and national and regional market practices
  • Igor Kim
    / JS AVO bank

    Chief product officer / Member of the Board of AVO bank.
    More than 20 years of experience in major international banks and telecoms, implementing advanced solutions and systematically transforming customer experience. Specializes in retail business management, product development and customer service quality improvement. The professional path covers Russia, India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
  • Alexander Seldemirov
    / Ratexa

    Co—founder of Ratexa, a company developing AI solutions for market‑leading digital banks; serial entrepreneur in IT, CEO of ITQuick Group (ITQuick, BIS/QBIS, Jumse); member of the Board for the Development of Certification of IT-specialists at ACITB

    How to Create Digital Bank №1: AI and real digitalization practices
  • Jane Lehrman
    / DSH

    Director of the PMO. A serial entrepreneur in the field of InsurTech & FinTech. 17 years of experience in the digital sphere. Specializes in project management, digital product development, and the implementation of effective digital strategies

    Online accounting for bank clients
  • Pavel Semenov
    / Modulbank

    Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board. CEO of Hice Bank. Modulbank is the first bank for entrepreneurs, serving more than 350 thousand companies. Hice is a lifestyle club bank that combines the functions of an individual entrepreneur account and an individual's card. In 2025, it became the first bank without tariffs and fees, focusing on a high level of personal service

    Trends in banking for small and medium enterprises
11:45 - 13:20

Sirdaryo. PARALLEL STREAM. Session № 3: Practical experience in implementing innovations in the fintech sector

  • Practices of successful implementation of innovative solutions in the fintech industry with specific examples of effective use of advanced technologies and business process optimization methods. The experience of market leaders who have demonstrated growth in income and cost saving through the use of fintech solutions.
  • Token: features and benefits of the new payment tool. The case of the token implementation – the specifics of the project implementation, the principles of operation and the range of possible applications. Assessment of the technology's potential to improve settlement processes and attract new partners. Benefits for various involved parties and possible scenarios for expanding the use of the token.
  • The factoring revolution: new opportunities for financing SME. The evolution of the factoring market in Uzbekistan. Analysis of the results of the first pilot projects and assessment of the impact of the new model on the availability of loans and financial stability of enterprises. How do changes in the factoring infrastructure help small companies get funds and improve their liquidity?
  • Information exchange platforms and their importance for the financial sector. The examples of existing fintech platforms providing leasing, lending, and information exchange services. Approximate dynamics of changes in the field of data transmission and increased transparency of market relations. The ability to integrate digital platforms to accelerate decision-making and improve resource management efficiency.
  • Otabek Nasirov
    / Central Asian Fintech Association

    Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, member of the expert Council of Cyber Park and AICA, as well as working groups of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

    Moderator
  • Shakhzod Ganiev
    / IT PARK Uzbekistan

    Regional Manager in the CIS Office in the Export Department

    Uzbekistan. The territory of fintech opportunities
  • Sergey Volkov
    /  SberMobile

    CEO. Implemented landmark MVNO projects in the Russian Federation: Yota (growth from 0 to 2.5 million customers) + more than 25 projects with Tele2 (SberMobile, RTK, Tinkoff, VTB, GPB, etc.). With Sergey's participation, the MVNO subscriber base in Russia grew from 1 million to almost 20 million customers in 2014-2023

    Artificial intelligence in fintech and telecom: innovative solutions for personalization, security and service quality improvement
  • Roman Korneyko
    / U-BSS

    Commercial Director. Extensive experience in cooperation with foreign companies in the field of IT projects in Uzbekistan: ABM Cloud/Leafio, with which the Pepsi warehouse complex management project was implemented, a similar project was also implemented for the distributor Support Samarqand, a loyalty system for Retail IDEA, etc

    "Launched, testing, planning": AVO Bank's realistic path to AI transformation of customer experience
  • Denis Alyoshin
    / AVO bank

    Product owner: chatbot, IVR, and knowledge base. He works on optimizing the client's path, identifying bottlenecks and developing solutions to increase the usefulness, simplicity and transparency of services


  • Sergey Khan
    / JSC «ANORBANK»

    Deputy Chairman of the Board


    From products to scenarios: how banks benefit from where the customer spends their time
  • Alexander Bogdanov
    / OZ PLANET

    CEO. He has been in the banking sector for more than 20 years, and is the creator of the OZ PLANET platform, the region's first digital factoring and B2B services platform. He has been actively involved in the implementation of fintech projects since 2015, introducing innovative solutions for businesses and financial companies
  • Dmitry Seregin
    / Т-Bank

    CEO Dolyami. He was at the origins of the creation of Dolyami - the first BNPL service in Russia and the development of commodity lending. He has over 5 years of experience in product management

    Win-win in online trading. How digital ecosystems help grow businesses and increase customer loyalty
13:32 - 14:20

Ballroom. Session № 4: AI and Big Data: growth drivers

  • Artificial intelligence and big data as catalysts for progress in finance. Disclosure of the importance of big data analytics and AI technologies for improving the quality and accuracy of strategically important business decisions. Exploring the possibilities of personalizing banking products and analyzing customer behavior using machine learning.
  • A breakthrough in the application of AI and LLM in the banking sector. From theory to practice: the path taken by the region over the past year. From specific experiments at large institutions to the active study and full-scale deployment of artificial intelligence technologies at the state level.
  • Increased interest in artificial intelligence in large financial organizations. Spreading the practical approach among the largest institutions in the region. Active exploring the potential of AI and LLM, training personnel, creating specialized teams and adapting workflows to new technologies
  • Formation of industry strategies and partnership for effective development of AI. The transition from research to the active development of long-term plans and practical measures for the use of artificial intelligence in the daily operations of financial structures. Expanding the formats of interaction between organizations in aid of joint promotion and optimal use of AI technologies.
  • Nikolay Mozganov
    / Tochka Bank

    Breakthrough in the application of AI and LLM in the banking sector
  • Sergey Frolov
    / IBS

    Director of Financial Industry Projects at IBS. More than 10 years of IT project management in the banking, insurance, brokerage and construction sectors. He is experienced with implementing key systems, developing the IT landscape, and digitalizing business processes. Author of strategies and data quality audit

    Data usage: from disparate storage to AI integration
  • Mikhail Shmitov
    / Deco Systems

    CEO. 15+ years of experience in industrial IT development. Managed to create an innovative DMP platform "Storage Management"

    Theme is announced
  • Rudradeb Mitra
    / Omdena Inc.

    Founder of Omdena - an AI agentic platform for product development. He started his career as an AI researcher and co-authored ten research papers. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he built several startups. His current company, Omdena, has built AI solutions to date for over 250 organizations in 80+ countries. He has also been invited to speak at over 100 events in 30+ countries. He has served as a mentor for various organizations, including Google for Startups, Techstars, Seedstars, the University of Southern California, and the Founders Institute

    Combining LLMs and AI Agents in Banking: A Case Study
  • The list of speakers is being updated
14:20 - 15:00

Ballroom. Session № 4: Panel discussion. A breakthrough in the application of AI and LLM in the banking sector. From theory to practice: the path taken by the region over the past year.

  • A breakthrough in the application of AI and LLM in the banking sector.
  • From theory to practice: the path taken by the region over the past year.
  • Spreading the practical approach among the largest institutions in the region.
  • Actively exploring the potential of AI and LLM, training personnel, creating specialized teams and adapting workflows to new technologies.
  • Bekhzod Ismoilov
    / AICA

    Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence Association of Central Asia. Specialist in the field of financial technologies, blockchain solutions and Agile management

    Moderator
  • Sergey Chekalkin
    / TBC Uzbekistan

    Head of Customer Experience at TBC Uzbekistan. He has been building customer service and contact centers in fintech for more than 15 years. He started his career in operational planning and call center management at Tinkoff Bank, one of the largest online banks in the world, where he worked his way from a call center specialist to a customer service director. MBA INSEAD (design thinking, digital platforms, leadership)
  • Nikolay Mozganov
    / Tochka Bank

    Head of Developing at AI Development Department
  • Olga Blednova
    / CIFRA FINANCE

    CEO. An expert in strategic and technological consulting for the financial sector, a leader in the digital transformation of banks with 15+ years of experience. She has implemented 40+ projects for the TOP 10 Russian Federation, CIS and fintech companies, introducing AI, RPA, new products and service channels
13:20 - 13:40

Sirdaryo. PARALLEL STREAM. Session № 5: Reports. The current state of the crypto space and the role of blockchain in international settlements.

  • The current state of the crypto space and the role of blockchain in international trade. Analysis of the current situation of the crypto markets and the potential benefits of using distributed technologies for cross-border settlements and attracting investments. Forecast of possible evolution options and recommendations to regulators.
  • The experience of using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the Central Asian region. Discussion of the positions of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries regarding the legalization and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Assessment of the positive effects and barriers to the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies among the population and businesses.
  • Prospects of Uzbekistan as a regional hub for cryptocurrency transactions. Opportunities for Uzbekistan to become a center of regional and international cryptocurrency transactions. The conditions necessary to strengthen the country's leadership position in matters of regulatory support for the cryptocurrencies movement and the development of appropriate infrastructure.
  • Competition and cooperation within Central Asia. An analytical comparison of the experience of three leading countries in the region (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan), revealing the degree of readiness of each of them to conduct crypto operations and the potential for mutually beneficial partnership.
  • Nikolay Dedov
    / Asterium

    Head of Product line for crypto exchange and blockchain solutions at Asterium

    Decentralized technologies: how is the financial world changing and what international trends are shaping the future
  • Andrey Makarov
    / XRuby

    Head of the cryptocurrency exchange. More than 20 years in fintech. He developed Visa, MasterCard, and launched successful fintech and BaaS projects

    Moderator
13:20 - 13:40

Sirdaryo. PARALLEL STREAM. Session № 5: Panel discussion. The experience of using crypto assets and stablecoins in the Central Asian region

  • The experience of using crypto assets and stablecoins in the Central Asian region.
  • Discussion of the positions of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries regarding the legalization and regulation of crypto assets.
  • Assessment of the positive effects and barriers to the widespread distribution of crypto assets among the population and businesses.
  • Prospects of Uzbekistan as a regional hub for operations with crypto assets.
  • Opportunities for Uzbekistan to become a center for regional and international transactions of crypto assets.
  • Andrey Makarov
    / XRuby

    Head of the cryptocurrency exchange. More than 20 years in fintech. He developed Visa, MasterCard, and launched successful fintech and BaaS projects

    Moderator
  • Vassily Kulesh (The Republic of Belarus)
    / «Cyber Industry» Assoсiations

    Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Digital Technologies and Innovations, Republic of Belarus.
    An expert in the application of blockchain technologies, digital currencies and AI. Moderator of the working group on the creation of the "Development concept of tokens in the Republic of Belarus to the year 2030" and a member of the working group on the development of the "Concept of the digital Belarusian ruble".
    He is a member of expert groups on blockchain and AI in the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and other CIS countries
  • Pavel Bibik
    / HUMO

    Head of the project office. Work experience in banks of the Republic of Belarus, where he was involved in the creation and development of acquiring products: POS-acquiring, Internet-acquiring and SoftPOS solutions. He was responsible for strategy formation and the launch of new products, the organization of business processes, project management and the development of the acquiring network
  • Nikolay Dedov
    / Asterium

    Head of Product line for crypto exchange and blockchain solutions at Asterium
  • Askarzhon Zakirov
    / NAPP

    Head of the Department of Development of the crypto assets turnover of National Agency for Advanced Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan
15:00 - 15:40

Coffee break and informal discussions

15:40 - 16:45

Ballroom. Session № 6: Reports. Ensuring long-term sustainable development of the economy as a whole and the role of the banking and payment industry. Innovation as a catalyst for ensuring the transition to modern ways of developing

  • Sustainable development and the role of ESG practices in shaping a stable financial space. Raising awareness about the principles of sustainable economic growth and business responsibility in the social and environmental spheres. The importance of environmental friendliness and business ethics for the formation of sustainable markets and long-term investor confidence.
  • Environmental aspects and the importance of nature conservation in the region. The emphasis on the need for a solicitous attitude to natural resources and solving environmental problems facing the countries of Central Asia. Drawing attention to the issues of environmental protection and sustainable consumption.
  • Social responsibility and support for human capital. Creating a comfortable society and ensuring distributive justice. Raising issues of support for local communities, educational initiatives, and affordable housing for all segments of society.
  • Corporate governance and business ethics. Adoption of the principles of transparent and honest business conduct, contributing to strengthening the reputation of companies and increasing the investment attractiveness of the region. The need to establish a productive dialogue between business, society and the state.
  • Alexey Chumakov
    / Inspirers

    Owner of the MAX design studio, co-founder of the all-Russian “Inspirer” community and the “Headliner” community ecosystem

    Moderator
  • Alexey Maslov
    / Association of Banks of Russia

    Advisor in the HUMO payment system

    Moderator
  • Alexey Veretenov
    / Senteo Inc.

    Executive partner.
    Member of the Management Board, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the international P2P payment system. Investor and co-owner of dozens of daily and venture projects

    Which business models will benefit the markets in Central Asia: a case study of building a superapp
  • Marina Gumina
    / HUMO

    Head of Development of the AI Development Department
    HRD OF NIPC JSC. An expert in neuro-coaching, facilitation, and strategic planning to achieve personal and organizational goals. An experienced specialist in HR, leadership and team development with many years of practice in Sber. She helps to form strong, holistic teams, develop key competencies and a culture of joint growth

    Creating the Future of Fintech: how leadership drives innovation and development
  • Maxim Mitusov
    / Independent expert, W1

    He worked on the creation of SBP in NSPK, Yandex Fintech. Сreated a ModulKassa, within which he was the first in Russia to launch the acceptance of QR payments by Alipay. Author of a number of studies on the Russian and global payment market

    How countries move from cash to non-cash. What is the uniqueness of Uzbekistan?
  • Juri Gribanov
    / Frank RG

    Founder and CEO.
    The company has become the de facto standard for banking analytics and benchmark research in the Russian market

    What will retail financial services be like in 2035?
16:45 - 17:30

Ballroom. Panel discussion. Session № 6: What will retail financial services be like in 2035?

  • What will retail financial services be like in 2035?
  • How are countries moving from cash to non-cash?
  • What is the uniqueness of Uzbekistan?
  • Nikita Guliaev
    / Uzum

    Financial Director of the Uzum ecosystem. 7+ years in the Big 4 (EY, PwC) and 10+ years in the banking sector (Alfa-Bank–Belarus, BCS Group). Expert in finance, management accounts, exchequer, business development and M&A
  • Juri Gribanov
    / Frank RG

    Founder and CEO.
    The company has become the de facto standard for banking analytics and benchmark research in the Russian market
  • Maxim Mitusov
    / Independent expert, W1

    He worked on the creation of SBP in NSPK, Yandex Fintech. Сreated a ModulKassa, within which he was the first in Russia to launch the acceptance of QR payments by Alipay. Author of a number of studies on the Russian and global payment market
17:00 - 18:00

Special guest

  • Spartak Tetrashvili
    / TBC Bank Uzbekistan

    CEO and Chairman of the Management Board. An experienced banker with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. For more than five years, he headed TBC Kredit in Azerbaijan, and since 2019 has served as Director of Operations (COO) at YELO Bank in Baku. In 2014-2015 worked as an agricultural project manager at the Bank of Georgia. Prior to that, worked at ProCredit Bank for more than 14 years, having worked his way up from a loan specialist to an expanded board. A member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan (AmCham Uzbekistan) since 2022

    Special guest offline
  • Victor Orlovsky
    / R136 Ventures

    Founder and managing partner of R136 Ventures, Silicon Valley investor. 25 years of experience in digital tech. He began his career in the technology divisions of ABN AMRO Bank in Uzbekistan, the Netherlands and Russia, and worked in senior positions at Alfa-Bank, IBM and Sberbank. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the best IT executives in the world (Oracle Award). Author of the bestseller "From rhinoceros to unicorn. How to lead a company through transformation in the digital age and avoid deadly traps

    Special Guest Online
18:00 - 18:40

Сocktail reception. Closing speech of the organizers and the presentation of awards to the best projects and participating companies

Hundreds of professionals from across the world who are interested in cooperation and exchange of experience will participate in FINNEXT Asia 2025. This forum will open the doors to new opportunities and give a powerful impetus to further acceleration of financial technologies development in Central Asian countries.

Following the results of the forum, it is planned to publish a special report with recommendations and conclusions that will contribute to the creation of a healthy and dynamic financial ecosystem in the region.
18:40 - 21:00

Gala dinner with speakers and partners of the forum
This event is for guests with an Exclusive ticket

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Registration

* Application for free participation for representatives of banks of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Central Asian countries are subject to preliminary consideration by the Organizing Committee of the forum.

A mandatory requirement is that the application for free participation must be submitted with the indication of the corporate email address on the domain of the organization specified in the application.

The Organizing Committee of the forum reserves the right to refuse free participation without giving any reasons.
FINNEXT has been held in Russia for 13 years. FINNEXT Asia was first held in Tashkent in 2024. The event brought together top managers and executives from key companies in the financial system of Uzbekistan, Russia and Central Asian countries.

FINNEXT Asia 2024 was attended by:

delegates

500+

speakers

40+

partners

15+

Contacts

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Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Chust street, 1


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