Uzbek women recognized at the Women in Tech CCA Awards 2026
2026-10-16 15:55:00 / News of ministry
In the fourth edition of the competition, 46 finalists competed in nine categories. Uzbekistan was represented by 15 nominees, compared with 9 in 2024 and 3 in 2025.
The awards were presented in nine categories: Aspiring Teen, Most Disruptive, Best Ally, Most Impactful Initiative, Woman in Web3, Tech Diplomacy, Start-Up, Global Leadership, and Lifetime Achievement.
Winners from Uzbekistan:
- Aspiring Teen Award — Dilafruzkhon Jo'raboyeva
- Best Ally Award — Anora Amirova
- Start-Up Award — Maftuna Karimova (Femmy startup)
- Global Leadership Award — Ummatoy Yu'ldosheva
The regional winners will represent the Caucasus and Central Asia at the Women in Tech Global Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place in Paris on December 3, 2026.
Tashkent also hosted the Women in Tech CCA Awards ceremony in 2024. Hosting the event in Uzbekistan highlights the country’s efforts to expand women’s participation in technology, support the realization of their potential, and strengthen regional and international cooperation.