[Keynote] Driving Connectivity: Interoperable Payments Linking Regional Economies

Central Asia's payment systems are advancing quickly, yet they remain hard to connect. This keynote argues the region's next step is to link its national payment rails into one interoperable network reaching Southeast Asia, the Gulf and beyond. Drawing on Ant International's presence in over 100 markets, it positions Uzbekistan as a connective hub on a new Silk Road.