GEM 2025 – Tashkent, UZBEKISTAN June 22-29

The GEM-SILKWAY- Green Energy and Sustainability Development – Central Asia Edition  The GEM-SILKWAY is an international project, now involving more than 17 partners all over the word. In the process of energy transition, reflection on issues of public concern that affect cultures and societies at the global level are needed.
This year, the school has received the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and will be part of the 5+1 project.
The 2025 GEM-SILKWAY summer school Central Asia edition will be hosted by the National University of Uzbekistan and the Tashkent Technical University.
The aim is to adopt a cross-cultural perspective in analysing concepts like sustainability and human development. Energy transition is a global issue, debated from geographic, cultural, social, economic, and technological perspectives. The Summer School brings together experts, academics, professionals, and institutional representatives to foster interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue. It focuses on energy efficiency, particularly in recent changes in Central Asia. Students will benefit from lectures, debates with international scholars, cultural activities, and site visits. The program is updated annually to reflect the latest innovations and developments.

LOCATION:
National University of Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan
Gulistonуй, Universitet Ko’chasi 4, 100174, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
DATES June 22-29, 2025
Contact: gem@unimib.it

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Maurizio Acciarri – University of Milano-Bicocca
Silvana Stefani – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
Shirinova Raima Khakimovna, Zarina Rakhmonova
     National University of Uzbekistan (UZ)
Maurizio Acciarri, Marina Calloni, Matteo Colleoni
     University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
Duman Aitmagambetov
     Eurasian National University (KZ)
Silvana Stefani
     Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)

Universities involved:
University of Milano-Bicocca – Italy
Ca’Foscari University of Venive
National University of Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan
Tashkent Technical University – Uzbekistan
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University – Kazakhstan
Osh State University – Kyrgyzstan

• A wide panorama of the energy policies undertaken specifically in Central Asia and Europe;
• The new trend in energy production (renewable and conventional);
• Artificial intelligence in green energy management;
• Green energy development trends: overview and opportunities at Central Asia;
• Energy efficiency in buildings renovation;