Block 1: Modern competences and their impact on business
What specific modern competences (compliance, fundraising, AI, leadership, innovation, etc.) are the most demanded in modern business in Uzbekistan?
How can the development of these competences in employees improve labour productivity and service quality?
What role does continuous training and development of personnel play in increasing the competitiveness of companies?
How can companies assess the level of competences of their employees and identify training needs?
What tools can be used to develop modern competences in employees?
Block 2: Impact of competences on business profitability
How can the development of modern competences contribute to the creation of innovative products and services?
How can digital competences optimise business processes and reduce costs?
How can the leadership skills of managers influence employee motivation and the achievement of business goals?
What role does flexibility and adaptability play in a rapidly changing market?
How can competence development contribute towards strengthening the company's brand and increasing customer loyalty?
Block 3: Impact of competences on the investment climate
How can the presence of highly qualified personnel with modern competences attract foreign investors?
What role does human capital development play in creating a favourable investment climate?
How can the state support the development of modern competences and increase the country's investment attractiveness?
What measures are necessary to create an effective system of personnel training that meets the needs of the modern market?
How can international experience be used to develop the education and training system in Uzbekistan?
Block 4: Cases and Best Practices
What successful cases of modern competences development in companies of Uzbekistan can be cited?
What experience can other companies learn from the market leaders?
What barriers and challenges stand in the way of development of modern competences in Uzbekistan?
How to overcome these barriers and create an effective system of competences development?
Additional questions for discussion:
What role do digital platforms and online learning play in competence development?
What state programmes and initiatives are aimed at the development of modern competences in Uzbekistan?

Comparison of university and business school approaches
Orientation on theory or practice: How do universities and business schools balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application? Which of these components is more important for the development of the new generation of professionals?
Teaching methods: Which teaching methods (lectures, seminars, case studies, projects) are predominant in universities and business schools? How do these methods influence the development of critical thinking skills and creativity?
Relationship with business: How closely do universities and business schools co-operate with companies? What forms of co-operation (internships, joint projects, corporate universities) are most effective?
Focus on disciplines: What are the key disciplines in the educational programmes of universities and business schools? How do these disciplines contribute to the development of skills needed to work in modern business?
Developing a new generation of skills
Critical Thinking and Creativity: How do universities and business schools develop the ability of students to analyse information, generate new ideas and unconventional solutions?
Digital competences: How well do universities and business schools prepare professionals to work in a digital environment? Which digital skills are most in demand?
Leadership skills: How do universities and business schools develop students' leadership skills such as teamwork, decision-making and inspiring others?
Adaptability and flexibility: How do universities and business schools prepare professionals who can quickly adapt to change and work under conditions of uncertainty?
Role in the development of business in Uzbekistan
What role do universities and business schools play in providing companies in Uzbekistan with qualified personnel?
What specific measures can be taken to improve the training of specialists in line with the needs of the modern market? -
How can the attractiveness of universities and business schools for foreign students and teachers be increased?
How can universities and business schools contribute to the development of innovation economy in Uzbekistan?
Challenges and prospects
What challenges do universities and business schools face in training a new generation of specialists?
What new educational technologies can be used to improve the effectiveness of training?
How can we ensure that educational programmes meet the needs of the modern labour market?
What is the future for universities and business schools in Uzbekistan?
Additional questions for discussion:
The role of public and private universities in training specialists.
Influence of international education standards on the quality of specialist training.
The need for constant updating of educational programmes.

1. Functions and purposes of professional organisations:
What are the main functions of professional organisations in the area of skills development of professionals?
How do professional organisations promote the professional development of their members?
How do professional organisations define and maintain high professional standards in their industry?
What is the role of professional organisations in the certification and credentialing of professionals?
2. Developing modern skills:
What modern skills are most in demand in different industries and how do professional organisations help to develop them?
What tools and methods do professional organisations use to develop the skills of their members (trainings, conferences, webinars, mentoring)?
How do professional organisations adapt skills development programmes to the rapidly changing requirements of the labour market?
What role do digital technologies play in the skills development of professionals under the auspices of professional organisations?
3. Interaction with educational institutions and business:
How do professional bodies interact with universities and colleges to ensure that educational programmes meet the needs of the labour market?
How do professional organisations collaborate with companies to develop the skills of employees?
How can professional bodies contribute to the creation of partnerships between educational institutions, business and government?
4. Challenges and perspectives:
What challenges do professional organisations face in developing the skills of professionals in today's world?
How can professional organisations adapt to new technologies and digitalisation?
What role do international professional organisations play in the development of specialist skills at national level?
What are the future prospects for professional organisations?
Additional questions for discussion:
How can professional organisations help professionals to retrain and learn new occupations?
How can professional organisations promote the development of relevant qualifications among their members?
What role do professional organisations play in building communities of practitioners?
How can professional organisations ensure access to quality training for professionals in remote areas?
How can professional organisations contribute to raising the prestige of professions and attracting young people to the industry?
The role of state regulation in the activities of professional organisations.
Financing the activities of professional organisations.
Ethics in professional activities.
Social responsibility of professional organisations.

1. The role of the state in the system of continuing education:
What functions should the state fulfil in creating a system of continuing education?
How can the state stimulate and support the development of continuing education at all levels?
What legal and regulatory acts are necessary for the effective functioning of the system of continuing education?
2. Creation of a favourable climate for continuing education:
What factors influence the creation of a favourable climate for continuing education?
How can the state stimulate employers to invest in the professional development of employees?
How can the state ensure accessibility of continuing education for all categories of citizens?
3. Effective mechanisms of lifelong learning:
What mechanisms of continuing education are most effective in the conditions of Uzbekistan?
How can public and private financing of continuing education be combined?
What role do digital technologies play in the development of continuing education?
4. Relation of continuing education to the needs of the labour market:
How to ensure that continuing education programmes meet the needs of the modern labour market?
How can the needs of the labour market be predicted and the education system adapted to them?
How can the state contribute to the development of partnerships between educational institutions, business and the state?
Additional questions for discussion:
How can the state stimulate the development of corporate universities and centres of professional development?
How to ensure accessibility of quality continuing education for the population in remote regions?
What measures should be taken to increase the motivation of specialists for continuous learning?
How can the effectiveness of state programmes in the field of continuous education be assessed?
What role does international cooperation play in the development of continuing education in Uzbekistan?
Financing of continuing education from the state budget and other sources.
The role of professional standards in the development of continuing education.
Creation of an accreditation system for adult education programmes.
Development of competences demanded in the digital economy.
Social responsibility of employers in the field of human capital development.

1. Models of interaction between business and educational organisations:
What models of interaction between business and educational organisations are the most widespread in the world?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of different models (corporate universities, internships, joint programmes, dual training)?
How to choose the optimal model of interaction depending on the specifics of the industry and region?
2. Creation of educational programmes that meet the needs of business:
How to identify business needs in qualified personnel?
What mechanisms can be used to synchronise educational programmes with the needs of the labour market?
How to ensure the relevance of educational programmes in a rapidly changing business environment?
3. Development of skills in demand on the modern labour market:
What skills are the most demanded in the modern labour market and how to develop them within the scope of cooperation between business and education?
How to ensure a balance between theoretical training and practical experience?
What role do digital technologies play in developing the skills of future specialists?
4. Financing and evaluation of the effectiveness of cooperation:
What sources of funding can be used to implement joint projects between business and educational organisations?
What metrics can be used to measure the performance of educational programmes?
Additional questions for discussion:
How to ensure that educational programmes are flexible and can be adapted to changing business needs?
What role do international educational standards play in developing cooperation between business and educational organisations?
How can students be motivated to choose professions in demand on the labour market?
How can the continuous professional development of graduates of educational institutions be ensured?
How can the attractiveness of educational programmes for business be increased?
The role of state regulation in the development of cooperation between business and educational organisations.
Creation of career centres at educational institutions.
International mobility of students and teachers.
Additional questions for discussion:
How to ensure that educational programmes are flexible and can be adapted to changing business needs?
What role do international educational standards play in developing cooperation between business and educational organisations?
How can students be motivated to choose professions in demand on the labour market?
How can the continuous professional development of graduates of educational institutions be ensured?
How can the attractiveness of educational programmes for business be increased?
The role of state regulation in the development of cooperation between business and educational organisations.
Creation of career centres at educational institutions.
International mobility of students and teachers.