DevPev meetup #16 — Tashkent
- Date
- 2026-01-24
- Location
- Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
- Host
- Dev Pev
About this event
If you care about building real connections with people in tech, creative work, and the broader builder community in Tashkent, DevPev meetup #16 is the kind of evening that matters. This is a chance to step away from your screen, meet people who are actually doing the work, and spend time in a room where conversation is the main event. Whether you have been to community gatherings before or you are thinking about showing up for the first time, this meetup is designed to feel approachable, useful, and worth your Saturday evening. Expect a social, in-person gathering with space to talk, listen, exchange ideas, and leave knowing more people in the local ecosystem than when you arrived. About the Event DevPev meetup #16 — Tashkent is an in-person community meetup built around one simple idea: the strongest professional and creative networks are formed through regular, face-to-face interaction. The event brings people together in Tashkent for conversation, introductions, and shared momentum. This is not framed as a formal conference or a high-pressure networking session. It is a meetup: social, grounded, and people-first. That means the value comes from the mix of attendees, the quality of conversations, and the chance to reconnect with familiar faces while meeting new ones. Because this is the 16th edition, there is already a sense of continuity behind it. Regular events create stronger communities than one-off gatherings, and that matters. You are not just attending a single evening; you are stepping into an ongoing circle of people who show up, contribute, and help shape the local scene over time. If you are looking for a place where community and professional curiosity overlap, this is exactly the right format. It is casual enough to make meeting people easy, but focused enough that the time you spend there can lead to meaningful follow-up conversations afterward. What to Expect You should expect a relaxed but intentional flow to the evening, with plenty of room for natural interaction. The core experience is being in the room with other attendees and having the kinds of conversations that rarely happen through comments, group chats, or quick online calls. A meetup like this usually works best when there is a healthy balance between open mingling and smaller, more focused conversations. You may spend part of the evening catching up with familiar people, part meeting someone new, and part talking through a project, idea, challenge, or opportunity that has been on your mind. Likely highlights of the experience include: Meeting local peers across tech, digital, startup, and community circles Informal networking that feels natural rather than forced Casual conversations about what people are building, learning, or exploring New introductions that can turn into future collaborations, friendships, or work connections A recurring community atmosphere shaped by people who value showing up consistently You do not need to arrive with a polished pitch or a perfect plan. It is enough to come ready to talk, listen, ask good questions, and be open to where the conversation leads. Some of the most useful outcomes from gatherings like this come from one strong conversation rather than trying to meet everyone in the room. Why Attend There is a real difference between browsing what people are doing online and meeting them in person. In-person gatherings create trust faster, make conversation easier, and help you understand the local community in a much more practical way. If you want to become more connected in Tashkent, this is an efficient and human way to do it. You should attend if you want your network to be more than a contact list. Meetups are where loose online familiarity turns into actual relationships. They are also where you hear what people are working on now, what problems they are facing, what opportunities are emerging, and where you might fit into that picture. The value of an event like this can show up in several ways: You expand your circle with people you are likely to see again at future gatherings You get local context that is hard to pick up remotely You create momentum by talking through ideas out loud with thoughtful people You become more visible in a community that benefits from regular participation You make attendance a habit, which often matters more than any single event For many attendees, the biggest takeaway is not one dramatic breakthrough but something more durable: stronger ties, clearer next steps, and a better sense of who is doing interesting work nearby. That kind of progress compounds over time. Practical Details This meetup takes place in person in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which means the experience is built around real-time, face-to-face interaction. If that is what you are hoping for, this format delivers it directly. You will be sharing space with the community rather than watching from the sidelines. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 5:00 PM GMT+5. A Saturday early evening slot makes this well suited for people who want to end the week with something social and professionally energizing without the rush of a weekday schedule. A few useful ways to prepare: Arrive ready to introduce yourself simply: what you do, what you are interested in, and what you are currently exploring Be open to both casual and substantive conversations Give yourself enough time to settle in and talk to more than one or two people Follow up afterward with the people you genuinely connected with If you have been meaning to get more involved in the Tashkent community, this is a practical place to start. Show up, be present, and let the evening do what good meetups do best: turn a room of strangers and acquaintances into a stronger local network.
Who should attend
This is for people who want stronger local connections, better conversations, and a more active place in the Tashkent community. - **You work in tech or around the tech ecosystem** and want to meet peers outside of chat threads, social feeds, or formal work settings. - **You are building something** — a product, side project, startup, community initiative, or creative idea — and you want thoughtful, in-person conversations with people who understand the process. - **You are new to Tashkent’s professional or community scene** and want an approachable way to start meeting people without the pressure of a large conference. - **You have attended meetups before and value continuity**; you know that showing up consistently leads to better relationships and more meaningful opportunities. - **You enjoy social, low-friction networking** where the goal is genuine connection, not collecting business cards. - **You want to be more plugged into what people around you are doing** so you can learn faster, spot collaboration opportunities, and feel part of an active local circle.