Bring Your Real Business Challenge. Leave With a Solution —
A half-day interactive problem-solving workshop for ambitious professionals. Experience MBA-style learning, get expert feedback, and map your path to leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
In Just One Afternoon, You'll Walk Away With
Solve a Real Business Problem
Bring the challenge that's keeping you up at night. Work through it using structured MBA frameworks with hands-on guidance from experts.
Expert Feedback
Get direct, actionable feedback from seasoned CEOs, founders, and Kozminski faculty. No theory — only practical insights you can apply Monday morning.
Peer Learning
Collaborate with 29 other ambitious professionals from diverse industries. Fresh perspectives, honest dialogue, and connections that last beyond the event.
MBA Frameworks
Experience the same analytical tools taught in top business schools — SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Business Model Canvas, and more.
Experience MBA-Style Learning
This isn't a lecture. It's a taste of what an MBA program feels like — interactive, challenging, and transformative. See if it's the right next step for you.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Simple Steps to Your Solution
Get Grouped by Challenge
Before the event, our faculty reviews all submissions and groups participants with complementary challenges. You'll be placed in a team where your problem gets the attention it deserves.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
If you're a middle manager with 3–5+ years of experience, this event was designed for you.
You've hit a ceiling.
You're good at your job — but promotions seem to go to people with 'something extra.' You're not sure what that extra is, or how to get it.
→ An MBA gives you the strategic toolkit to break through.
You feel out of your depth.
You're in meetings with senior leaders and sometimes wonder if you truly belong at the table. You have ideas but hesitate to voice them.
→ Structured frameworks build the confidence to lead.
You execute well — but can't see the big picture.
You're excellent at getting things done. But when it comes to shaping strategy, influencing decisions, or driving change, you feel underprepared.
→ MBA training closes the gap between execution and strategy.
Your network isn't growing anymore.
You've outgrown your current circle of contacts. You need connections with people who challenge you, open doors, and think bigger.
→ One afternoon. 30 ambitious professionals. A new network.
You can't pause your career for a full MBA.
A two-year full-time program isn't realistic right now. But you know you need something — and you need to test the waters first.
→ This half-day workshop is your risk-free trial.
You're not sure what comes next.
The future of your industry feels uncertain. You want to invest in yourself, but you're not sure where to start or if an MBA is worth it.
→ Get clarity. Experience MBA learning. Decide with confidence.
EVENT DETAILS
Everything You Need to Know
Date
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time
11:00 AM — 5:00 PM
(Lunch included)
Location
TEAM University Campus
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Format
In-Person Workshop
30 participants max
Your Half-Day at a Glance
REGISTER NOW
Secure Your Spot — Only 30 Seats Available
This event is completely free, but spaces are strictly limited to ensure every participant gets personalized attention. Fill out the form and we'll send you a confirmation with all the details.
BUSINESS EXPERTS
Industry Leaders & Practitioners
Seasoned executives, founders, and industry practitioners who bring hands-on business experience to the workshop.
Farrukh Holmukhamedov
CBDO at Paynet
FinTech Executive
Head of Business Development at Paynet with 8+ years in FinTech. Former CEO of CloudPayments Uzbekistan (Tinkoff Group) and AloqaVentures (AloqaBank). Built processes at TBC Bank and Sberbank. Expert in strategic management, business operations, and scaling tech products.
Mukhammad Makhmudov
Director, Plug and Play Central Asia
Innovation & Investment Leader
Chevening Scholar with an MSc in Finance from UCL. Previously at IFC (World Bank Group) and EBRD in London. Earlier served at Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment securing multi-billion-dollar projects. Drives innovation platforms and partnerships across Central Asia.
Shakhruh Nizamutdinov
GM & Creative Director
FCB Artgroup Tashkent
Marketing expert with 18 years of hands-on experience across CIS markets. Leads FCB Artgroup, one of the region's top agencies. Author of UchadiUxladi — Uzbekistan's leading marketing blog. Founder of BRRR, a biohacking and ice bath culture project.
FACULTY EXPERTS
Learn From World-Class Faculty
Our faculty brings deep academic expertise and real-world business experience from leading institutions worldwide.
Artem Klykov
MBA Faculty
TEAM University MBA Program
PhD in Economic Geography and Tourism from Herzen University, Saint Petersburg. MBA with Finance from Les Roches, Switzerland. Combines expertise in tourism, marketing, finance, and business management with extensive international academic and industry experience.
Dr. Jyoti Meshram
MBA Faculty
TEAM University MBA Program
PhD in Marketing Management (SKU, India). Certified in Leadership Management & Conflict Resolution from Cambridge University. IBM Data Science Professional Certificate holder. Brings a unique blend of academic rigor and data-driven business insight to executive education.
Azamat Nurmatov
MBA Faculty
TEAM University MBA Program
DBA candidate at Putra Business School, PhD candidate at WIUT. With qualifications in finance, banking, research methods, teaching, and English philosophy, he brings interdisciplinary expertise to academia and research.
Muhammad Mahmudov
MBA Faculty
TEAM University MBA Program
Chevening Scholar and CFA Level I candidate with an MSc in Finance from UCL. Over six years of experience in investment analysis, innovation ecosystems, and strategic partnerships, with leadership roles at Plug and Play, IFC, EBRD, and Uzbekistan's investment institutions.
FAQ
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Yes, absolutely. There is no cost to attend the MBA Business Solutions Lab. Lunch and refreshments are also provided at no charge. We do this because we believe in the power of education and want you to experience what an MBA can offer — risk-free.
Don't worry — most participants think their challenge is 'not big enough.' It absolutely is. Whether it's a team management issue, a process inefficiency, a strategic decision, or a market challenge, any real workplace problem is welcome. If you're truly stuck, write 'TBD' and we'll help you refine it before the event.
Yes. A full lunch is included in the program, along with coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the day. We'll also have dedicated networking time over lunch so you can connect with fellow participants.
Not at all. This event is designed for professionals who are considering an MBA — not those who already have one. Whether you're actively researching MBA programs or just curious about what business school is like, you'll get tremendous value from this workshop.
Yes, we encourage it! Each participant needs to register individually so we can prepare personalized cases. If you'd like to register a colleague, simply share this page with them or fill out the form on their behalf with their details.
You'll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with your registration details and next steps. One week before the event, we'll reach out with your personalized case preparation materials and a detailed schedule. If you're on the waitlist, we'll notify you as soon as a spot opens up.