HP Delegation Visits AUT to Explore Strategic Collaboration

Tashkent, Uzbekistan — January 22, 2025: The American University of Technology (AUT) welcomed a high-level delegation from HP today to discuss exciting opportunities for collaboration in technology and education. The delegation included Mr. David Ryan, Vice President and Head of Personal Systems for Central and Eastern Europe; Mr. Bernhard Fauser, Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe; Mr. Dmitri Voronkov, Vice President and Managing Director for Eastern Europe; Mrs. Svetlana Vyeypayeva, Managing Director for the Central Asia Region; and Mr. Timur Baizoldanov, EU Sales for Central Asia. Representing AUT were Prof. Said Irandoust, Founding Rector; Mr. Fatih Korhan, Vice President for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at Cintana Education; Mr. Abdurasul Yusupov, Chief Operating Officer; and Mr. Abror Juraev, IT Manager.

During the visit, HP shared its vision for AI, including how it’s revolutionizing workstations for businesses, enhancing personal computing through AI-powered PCs, and creating smarter collaborative spaces. Discussions also delved into the future of work and how AI is shaping productivity, innovation, and new challenges.

Both sides explored potential areas of collaboration, such as bringing HP’s Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (LIFE) to AUT, and developing co-branded certificate programs with AUT’s Center for Lifelong Learning (C3L), to enhance HP’s presence in Central Asia.

“This partnership with HP aligns perfectly with our mission to provide cutting-edge education and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world, creating transformative opportunities for our students and the broader community,” said Prof. Said Irandoust, AUT’s Founding Rector.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue discussions and further refine these ideas.