The CreaPark 2025 Conference for Central Asian Creators Took Place in Bishkek

Ирина Орлонская Local news / Exclusive
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The first major event organized by the Creative Industries Park in Bishkek was the CreaPark 2025 event, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to information from the ministry, the program included the finals of the creative products competition with a total prize fund of 600,000 soms, as well as an interregional conference featuring well-known creators and a zone for festival creative attractions. This event marked an important milestone for the creative community of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, reflecting the growing interest in professional development and institutional changes in this field.

Launched on October 16, the finals of the CreaPark 2025 creative products competition became a central part of the program, attracting a significant number of regional creators.

Main achievements:

● Over 300 applications from Kyrgyzstan and neighboring countries;

● 114 teams advanced to the first round, for which workshops on financial modeling, pitching, storytelling, and other skills were conducted;

● 74 teams presented their developments in the next stage;

● 13 finalists were selected by a small jury led by Daniyar Amanaliev;

● Among the finalists were teams from Kazakhstan and various regions of Kyrgyzstan.

Competition results:

The first place was taken by the project "The Big Game" (400,000 soms), which is a creative platform that combines humor, education, and media, making the learning process engaging and accessible.

The second place was awarded to the team from Naryn, Uz-Anar (150,000 soms), developing interactive workshops with elements of art therapy, allowing tourists to create products themselves, combining leisure with cultural immersion.

In third place was the team of young women, TeamUp (50,000 soms), whose project helps find sports partners and organize game meetings, making sports more accessible.

In the afternoon, as part of CreaPark 2025, a conference was held, gathering representatives of the creative sector from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. Discussion topics covered systemic changes in the industry: transformation of creative practices, creation of sustainable business models, the impact of digital platforms, and the role of creators in social and cultural modernization.

Key zones of the Creative Attractions Park included:

● "Fear Room" – consultations on tax issues in an interactive format;

● "Shooting Range: Hit the Trend" – a design zone for testing ideas and getting acquainted with modern visual practices;

● "Creators' Carousel" – an exhibition space for Park residents and competition finalists, showcasing a variety of creative products.

In addition, craftsmen, fashion designers, artists, IT startups, and other representatives of the creative sector presented their works.
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