Aziz Soltobaev

Aziz Soltobaev is a prominent figure in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Policy Advisory, Entrepreneurship, ICT, Capacity Building, and Community Building.

He has a strong background in AI Policy, having been a fellow at renowned institutions such as Stimson Center, Microsoft Responsible AI Program, and the Center for Digital Policy and Artificial Intelligence.

Aziz has played key roles in shaping national strategies and policies, such as Kazakhstan's National AI Policy and Kyrgyzstan's National AI Policy.

In the realm of Policy Advisory, he has served various governmental entities and contributed to significant projects like the Bishkek city development vision and the 'Taza Koom' National Digital Transformation Strategy.

As an Entrepreneur, Aziz has founded and led multiple successful ecommerce retail platforms in Central Asia and ventured into startups in content delivery networks, systems integration, and digital marketing.

His expertise in ICT encompasses technologies like LoRaWan, IoT, AI, edge computing, and edutech, with a strong focus on bridging the digital divide.

Aziz's passion for Capacity Building led him to co-found the Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter, enabling Internet access for remote villages and enhancing digital literacy for millions of people.

He has also been actively involved in community building through initiatives like KG Labs non-profit foundation, business angels club, and accelerator programs.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Aziz has interests in climate change, space communications, and is associated with the Kyrgyz Go Federation.

With a diverse educational background including studies in AI, AI Policy, and Financial Economics, Aziz brings a well-rounded perspective to his multifaceted career.

His past engagements include leadership roles in organizations like Kyrgyz Go Federation, Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter, and KG Labs Public Foundation.