On 9 October 2026, Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube creator known worldwide as MrBeast, met participants of a public event at the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), organised by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) as part of his first visit to Central Asia.

Public registration received 232,254 applications, from which 200 participants were selected at random to attend. The afternoon included the unveiling of a mural created for the occasion and prizes awarded to guests. 

The visit marks a significant moment for Uzbekistan's growing community of digital creators, bringing one of the world's most-watched creators into direct contact with audiences in Tashkent.