The largest regional conference on space technologies in Central Asia took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 30 March to 1 April 2026. Andrey Kirillovich, Intersputnik's Director of Strategy, Marketing and Business Development, moderated the satellite communications session: “Connecting Central Eurasia: The power of satellite technologies”. He also presented a report on joint projects with international organizations and initiatives of Intersputnik to support young professionals and develop human resources in the satellite communications industry. 

The STC 2026 forum traditionally brought together representatives from government institutions, space agencies, national and commercial satellite operators, software developers, satellite and ground equipment manufacturers, as well as experts in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The key issues discussed at the STC 2026 international conference were the implementation of space technologies and the promotion of space projects aimed at improving the lives of people in Central Asia, and the overall socio-economic development of the region. 

In an era of rapid technological advancement, very quick adoption of innovation, use of AI in all areas of human activity and growing role of broadband reliable communications, one of the most serious challenges facing the satellite communications industry is the shortage of qualified personnel. As an international organisation, Intersputnik actively implements projects to strengthen the human resources of the satellite industry and promote young professionals in high-tech industries. The development of these industries contributes to universal connectivity and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

At STC 2026, Intersputnik's Director of Strategy, Marketing and Business Development Andrey Kirillovich presented the Youth Far Beyond Borders initiative. This programme provides regular seminars, an opportunity for young professionals from the Organization's Member States to work at leading international space forums, and creation of online educational platforms. Meanwhile, Intersputnik and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are organising a series of regional training seminars on the advanced satellite technologies. This collaboration implements the agreement for the development of human resources in the satellite communications industry, signed between Intersputnik and ITU in Baku, Azerbaijan, at the World Telecommunication Development Conference in November 2025 https://www.intersputnik.int/news-en/intersputnik-and-itu-sign-agreement-on-satcom-capacity-building- .

Backed by over half a century of experience in implementing satellite projects around the world, Intersputnik has a clear understanding of the role that space technology plays in the socio-economic development of countries in Central Asia and the Caspian Basin. As six of the Organization's Member States are located here, Intersputnik focuses its activities on this dynamically developing region in the ICT and high-tech sectors.