On October 20th, 2024, Ayumi Moore Aoki had the incredible honor of attending the Women in Tech Central Asia (CCA) Awards held at the Museum of Arts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Award Winners: Celebrating Exceptional Women in Technology

The evening celebrated extraordinary women who are pushing boundaries and driving innovation across various categories:

  • Aspiring Teen Award : Aziza Nematova – Apprentice, Cyber Security Club Uzbekistan
  • Best Ally Award: Rada Islamova, CEO Wonder Women
  • Most Disruptive Award powered by Amazon: Laman Aliyeva, Co-Founder Artificial Intelligence HUB
  • Most Impactful Initiative Award: HEAL KAMILA DAMINOVA
  • Director General LLC “HEAL” – Health Care Excellence through AI Learning
  • Woman in Web3 Award: Nazeli Ter-Petrosyan, AI Researcher, Founding Member & AI Developer Wearify
  • GreenTech Startup Award : Assel Seifullina, Founder Global Green Hub
  • Tech Diplomacy Award: Salome Kukava, Founder & CEO Globalize
  • Global Leadership Award: Dinara Kozhamzharova, Co-Founder, CTO Qabi Tech
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Nigora Dadabaeva, Director Founder MedTech AI Solutions

International Representation

The awards ceremony was marked by a strong international presence, with prominent delegations from Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan joining the event. These delegations showcased the collaborative spirit of the Central Asian tech ecosystem, demonstrating how women in technology are building networks and sharing insights across national borders. The cross-border representation underscored the event’s commitment to regional solidarity and mutual support in the tech innovation landscape.