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Monday

September 22, 2025

8:30 am  

 

Arrival and Registration

Sea Breeze Resort

9:30 am  

 

Opening ceremony

Welcome video 
Keynote address

Sea Breeze Resort

10:00 am  

 

Fireside chat 

The Role of F1 in Promoting Azerbaijan International Standing

Sea Breeze Resort

10:00 am  

 

Parallel Session 1 - The Future of Transport and Logistics between Asia and Europe

Key issues: 
• Shifting global trade flows: emerging strategic routes and regions driving the next wave of connectivity, from North to South, and from East to West 
• Transformational infrastructure projects reshaping global logistics and unlocking new economic potential 
• Central Asia and the South Caucasus as critical hubs in the future of Eurasian transport corridors: the key geographic advantages of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea
• Evolving investment strategies and new opportunities for private capital in next-generation transport networks

Sea Breeze Resort

10:30 am  

 

Plenary Session 1 - Strategic Crossroads: The South Caucasus, Central Asia and Other Emerging Regions in a Fragmenting World

Key issues: 
• Strategic relevance of the South Caucasus and Central Asia in global realignments: interactions among emerging regions shaping a multipolar global order 
• Rising influence of emerging regions such as the Gulf, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, as natural bridges between Europe and Asia
• The role of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea as pivotal transit hubs and trade facilitators connecting inland economies to global markets
• Infrastructure, energy, and connectivity as drivers of cross regional integration

Sea Breeze Resort

11:00 am  

 

Coffee break (Exhibition)

11:30 am  

 

Coffee break (Main)

11:30 am  

 

Parallel Session 2. Azerbaijan's Export Potential: New Horizons and Support Tools

Key issues in progress

Sea Breeze Resort

12:00 pm  

 

Plenary Session 2 – Strategic Investments and Resilient Value Chains: Building Future-Ready Economies

Key issues: 
• Strategic policy frameworks to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foster cross-border economic partnerships. 
• Leveraging Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks to enhance regional integration and innovation. 
• Transforming global value chains through diversification, localization, and digital connectivity to enhance resilience and competitiveness. 
• Infrastructure and trade corridors (e.g., North-South, East-West) as key enablers of regional economic growth and supply chain robustness. 
• Supporting SMEs and regional cooperation to build inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready economic ecosystems.

Sea Breeze Resort

1:00 pm  

 

Lunch (Main & Exhibition)

2:30 pm  

 

Plenary Session 3. Competitiveness and Sustainability: The Role of Central Asia and the South Caucasus as Green Transition Powerhouses and SME-Driven Innovation Hubs

Key issues: 
• Investment opportunities in renewable energy: solar, wind, and hydropower
• Enabling policies, financing tools, and infrastructure to support green entrepreneurship and the growth of SMEs as drivers of sustainable innovation and job creation 
• Building strategic interconnections to drive green energy transition 
• Shifting from commodity-based to industrial value chain cooperation for decarbonization

Sea Breeze Resort

2:30 pm  

 

Parallel Session 3. Reconstruction in Post-Conflict Areas: the case of the Liberated Territories

Key issues in progress

Sea Breeze Resort

2:30 pm  

 

Closing remarks (Exhibition)

Sea Breeze Resort

3:30 pm  

 

Azerbaijan Economic Outlook: figures and perspectives

Sea Breeze Resort

4:00 pm  

 

Coffee break (Main)

4:30 pm  

 

Plenary Session 4. Strategic Investment and Financing: Unlocking Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships and Synergies

Key issues: 
• Fostering synergies between public and private finance: integrating government support and private investments, the role of public-private partnerships 
• Priority sectors for attracting foreign and domestic investment 
• The role of sovereign funds and national investment entities in catalyzing growth and diversification: how institutions like the Azerbaijan Investment Company and the Entrepreneurship Development Fund are driving economic growth

Sea Breeze Resort

4:30 pm  

 

Closing remarks (Main)

Sea Breeze Resort

7:30 pm  

 

Gala dinner

Tuesday

September 23, 2025

9:30 am  

 

Arrival and Registration

Sea Breeze Resort

10:00 am  

 

Plenary Session 5. Sea Breeze and Real Estate

Key issues: 
• Examine innovative approaches and emerging trends shaping investment strategies in the residential property market in Azerbaijan and internationally 
• Explore new development formats and best practices in integrated territorial planning in Azerbaijan and other countries, focusing on sustainability, infrastructure, and community engagement 
• Impact of Urban Development on National Growth: analyze how large-scale development projects influence various sectors of the country — including the economy, employment, transportation, and tourism 
• Identify opportunities for Azerbaijan to adopt and adapt successful urban and territorial development models from other countries to strengthen regional cooperation and planning efficiency

Sea Breeze Resort

10:00 am  

 

Parallel Session 4. Human Capital at the Core: Driving Economic Transformation

Key issues: 
• Developing skills and entrepreneurship to create value chains around major investments 
• Bridging the gap between academic training and industry needs to drive growth 
• Scaling dual education models to support high-growth sectors like logistics, energy, and ICT 
• Building innovative ecosystems that attract high-value added companies in Central Asia and the South Caucasus regions

Sea Breeze Resort

11:00 am  

 

Coffee break (Main & Exhibition)

11:30 am  

 

Parallel Session 5. Industry 4.0 Forum Initiative (4SIM)

Key issues: 
• Accelerating digital transformation in Azerbaijan’s strategic sectors through Industry 4.0 technologies
• Fostering cooperation between local stakeholders and global technology leaders
• Transferring international expertise to support local innovation and talent development
• Promoting investment through industrial projects, digital infrastructure, and B2B/B2G partnerships

Sea Breeze Resort

11:30 am  

 

Plenary Session 6. Unlocking the Potential of Agriculture and the Food Industry

Key issues:
• Investment opportunities in agribusiness and the food industry in Central Asia and the South Caucasus regions
• The role of agro-industrial parks in promoting food processing and exports
• Government support and incentives for the agricultural sector
• Enhancing rural development and boosting agricultural exports through strategic partnerships

Sea Breeze Resort

12:30 pm  

 

Closing Ceremony (Main)

1:00 pm  

 

Lunch (Main & Exhibition)