From August 25 to 27, 2026, a 19-member delegation of graduates from the fifth C5+O.N.E. cohort in Turkmenistan participated in the “Shaping Tomorrow: C5+O.N.E. U.S.-Central Asia Regional Conference on Economic Growth” in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The conference provided a valuable platform for emerging professionals from Central Asia and the United States to exchange perspectives, strengthen professional networks, and explore practical approaches to economic growth and regional cooperation.

Throughout the three-day program, the delegation participated in expert-led discussions, interactive workshops, business presentations, networking activities, and cultural exchange. The conference addressed a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, financial governance, investment, innovation, responsible artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, strategic communication, commercial risk management, and international business cooperation.

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As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) Program Cohort 6 and 7 participants in Turkmenistan are celebrating Freedom 250 through interactive activities that combine English-language learning with the exploration of U.S. history, geography, and culture.

From lively classroom debates and fast-paced trivia competitions to the exciting Interactive Map Dash, participants tested their knowledge of American history and geography and strengthened their English through teamwork and friendly competition.

Watch how the Freedom 250 brought participants together to discover the United States in an engaging and memorable way while building language skills, cultural understanding, and lasting connections.