On April 22–24, Lika Merabishvili, Regional Director for the Caucasus at StrategEast, participated as an invited speaker at the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) U.S.–Central Asia Regional Conference on Economic Growth, held in Almaty.
The conference, organized by the American Councils for International Education, brought together senior policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to discuss regional economic cooperation, innovation, and digital transformation across Central Asia.
Ms. Merabishvili spoke at the plenary panel “Turning Regional Potential into Global Opportunity: Advancing U.S.–Central Asia Economic Cooperation,” where she joined international experts in examining pathways to strengthen economic linkages, foster institutional collaboration, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities in the region.
She also led an interactive session on the digital economy and regional integration, highlighting the critical role of education and skills development in advancing digital transformation. In addition, she contributed to a panel on innovation ecosystems and institutional competitiveness, emphasizing how universities can better connect knowledge with market needs to support innovation-driven growth.
StrategEast’s participation in the conference underscores its ongoing commitment to fostering cross-regional dialogue and advancing practical solutions for digital economy development across Eurasia.
