Registration is now open for M360 Eurasia which will be held for the first time in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 21-22 May 2025. Ahead of the event, the GSMA has announced key findings from its upcoming taxation report, Mobile Sector Taxation Report in Eurasia.
With countries such as Turkmenistan (51%), Tajikistan (42%) and Uzbekistan (40%) experiencing significant barriers to mobile internet usage despite network availability, the report finds that reducing tax burdens on mobile adoption and investment across the region could unlock substantial socio-economic benefits and accelerate digital transformation across Eurasia.
M360 Eurasia 2025, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Host Sponsor Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of VEON, will provide a platform to explore policies, investments and technological advancements shaping the future of connectivity.
The newly appointed director general of the GSMA, Vivek Badrinath, will deliver his inaugural keynote address in his new role at M360 Eurasia 2025. Badrinath said: ‘‘This event offers a space for meaningful dialogue between industry and policymakers. As we share new insights, such as findings from our taxation report, and through discussion and collaboration, we aim to support informed decisions that will shape the region’s digital future.”
Located at the InterContinental Tashkent, M360 Eurasia will bring together regional and global leaders from the mobile ecosystem to discuss the latest innovations in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. The event will feature high-level discussions, thought-provoking panels, and keynote addresses from influential industry leaders and policymakers.
The minister of digital technologies of the republic of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, said: “Uzbekistan is pleased to welcome M360 Eurasia and its diverse community of stakeholders. The event enables dialogue on key topics such as innovation, regulation and fiscal policy, including taxation, all of which are central to advancing digital connectivity in our region.”
Attendees of M360 Eurasia will have the opportunity to engage with mobile operators and technology innovators, forging partnerships to drive digital growth across Eurasia.
The CEO of Beeline Uzbekistan, Andrey Pyatakhin, said: “M360 Eurasia creates a valuable platform for collaboration. As host sponsor, we welcome the opportunity to contribute to conversations around infrastructure, investment and policy, including the impact of taxation, that influence how digital services grow and reach more people.”
With digital transformation playing a critical role in economic development, M360 Eurasia 2025 will provide a unique opportunity to address key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of mobile technology in the region. Registration for M360 Eurasia 2025 is now open, welcoming industry professionals, policymakers and technology leaders to secure their place at this event.
MWC25 Shanghai
Registration is also open for MWC25 Shanghai, 18-20 June 2025, where worldwide innovation meets the Chinese tech ecosystem. Attendees and exhibitors will gather for a dynamic agenda of keynote sessions, conference tracks and first tech innovations focused on the event’s thought-leadership themes 5G Inside, AI+, Connected Industries and Connected Enablers. Industry and thought leaders will explore these themes at GSMA Summits, sharing insights from AI to 5G to APIs, in summits covering topics such as agentic AI, AI-powered telco, AI devices, 5G monetisation, GSMA Open Gateway, Satellite & NTN, manufacturing & production, and sustainability.
The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum is coming to MWC Shanghai for the first time. This invite-only event brings together policymakers and industry leaders from around the world. It will address challenges and opportunities with a focus on the international policy and regulatory landscape that is impacting the development of the industry, and how the mobile sector has a key role in advancing digital transformation. 4FYN returns to MWC Shanghai with a fresh new energy in Hall N3, and will bring together startups, investors and enterprises to help drive innovation and investment within the start-up and innovation community. Also new for 2025, the IoT industry showcase, IOTE will co-locate in Hall N5.
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