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On December 7, 2024, SRP proudly hosted DevCon 2024, a landmark event at Khujand Polytechnic Institute of Tajik Technical University in Khujand, Tajikistan that attracted over 250 attendees.  

Event Highlights  

DevCon 2024 focused on providing practical assistance to participants and featured a lineup of distinguished speakers who shared their expertise on cutting-edge topics in software development. 

2024 Speakers

  • Usmonjon Nurmatov: “Leading Success Through Teamwork in Software Development”: A powerful session emphasizing collaboration and team management strategies for successful projects. 
  • Bohirjon Akhmedov: “Performance Improvements in .NET 9”: Insights into the latest enhancements and optimizations in .NET 9 to boost productivity. 
  • Ghanijon Safarov and Dilshod Hojiboev: “What’s New in WinUI and Windows App SDK 1.6?”: An in-depth look at updates and features in Windows development tools. 
  • Karomatullo Hayoev: “Clean Architecture with ASP.NET Core 9”: A deep dive into creating maintainable and scalable software solutions.
  • Firuz Kosimov: “Connecting a Nation: The Importance of Software Development in Telecom”: Highlighting the role of software in bridging communities through telecommunications.

  • James Wenger: “Building Successful International Teams in Software Development”: A keynote from SRP’s co-founder on constructing effective international teams and achieving excellence in global software projects.

  • Muhammad Abdugafarov: “The SRP Engineering Competency Matrix”: A valuable session on SRP’s framework for driving engineering excellence and career growth within the software development field.

  • Ahlitdin Nizomitdinov & Sergei Shulgin: “Generative AI and Synthetic Data: The zGAN Experience”: A deep dive into how AI-driven synthetic data is transforming industries, delivered by two experts from Zypl.AI.

  • Isfandiyor Qodirzoda: “Digital Infrastructure for E-Government – A Factor for Sustainable Economic Development”: An insightful session on the role of digital transformation in shaping the future of governance and economic growth, delivered by the Head of the HR Department at the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies of Tajikistan.

  • Sanjar Akhmedov: “What is New in .NET 9 and C# 13?”: A session on the latest features and best practices in .NET 9 and C# 13, designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your coding projects. This session was presented by one of SRP’s software engineers.

Expert Panel 

The expert panel, moderated by Mirzodaler Muhsinzoda (CEO of SRP), brought together: 

  • Isfandiyor Qodirzoda: Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan 
  • Maksudov Khurshed: Advisor and Associate Professor, KPITTU 
  • James Wenger: Co-Founder of SRP and expert in international software partnerships 
  • Firuz Kosimov: Head of Mobile and Web Development, MegaFon Tajikistan 
  • Nasulloev Saydullo: Head of the Digital Department, Eskhata Bank 

A Hands-On Learning Experience 

Through engaging sessions and panel discussion, the conference equipped attendees with actionable skills and insights. Participants left with a deeper understanding of the synergy between education and industry, as well as strategies for staying competitive in the fast-evolving IT landscape. 

The full energy of DevCon 2024, which was captured professionally in photos and videos, can be viewed here.

Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to welcoming you to the next chapter of DevCon!