The Skills-First Revolution - Academic Credentials versus Industry-Led Competencies

Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum 2026 · 25 August 2026 · 16:00–17:15 · Public-Private Dialogues

The Skills-First Revolution - Academic Credentials versus Industry-Led Competencies was a session at Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum 2026 on 25 August 2026, with 7 speakers on record.

Speakers

• Evita Lune — Panelist Equity Partner, Global Head of FinTech Practice, Regional Manager Baltics, Pedersen & Partners
• Sardor Uzakov — Panelist Project Leader, BCG
• Marion Bernardi — Moderator Global Head of Marketing, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
• Francesco Pierangeli — Panelist Programme Director, MSc Financial Technology, University of Birmingham
• Tolibjon Mirzaqulov — Panelist Chief Executive Officer, Jett.uz
• Mirshod Kurbonov — Panelist First Deputy Director, Agency for Governance Efficiency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
• Bokhodir Ayupov — Panelist Vice President, Enterprise Uzbekistan