The legendary Silk Road is being reborn, and this time the caravans are made of data. NexTech travels to Uzbekistan to explore how this Central Asian nation is positioning itself as the critical technological nexus between Europe and Asia.
From the historic squares of Samarkand to the massive computational power fuelling new AI hubs, we explore "The Digital Silk Road," investigating how Uzbekistan’s strategic position makes it vital for the future of global trade and data transfer. We experience the speed of the Afrosiyob railway, look inside the state-of-the-art Center for Islamic Civilization, and meet the fintech startups redefining commerce.
How does a nation blend 2,000 years of history with advanced AI? Find out on NexTech.
00:00 – Introduction: Rebuilding the Digital Silk Road
00:48 – Uzbekistan’s Geography & Islamic Golden Age Legacy
02:33 – High-Speed Rail: Tashkent to Samarkand
03:06 – Samarkand: Ancient Crossroads of Knowledge
04:20 – Inside the Center for Islamic Civilization
06:24 – Neovex: AI Avatars, Robot Guides and VR
09:46 – Interview with Dr Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Islamic Civilisation Centre in Uzbekistan Director
13:17 – Startup Garage: Building The Startup Ecosystem
14:53 – Venons: AI Factory Automation & Supply Chains
16:16 – Realsoft: Digitizing the Bazaars
18:00 – Click Payment Platform: The Fintech Revolution
21:53 – Central Bank Strategy & The $50M Venture Fund
25:26 – Closing: The New Digital Crossroads
