The summit’s aim is to advance the innovation ecosystem in the region by facilitating collaboration between startups and investors, while also providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise among participants.

During the opening ceremony of the summit, speeches were delivered by Mikayil Jabbarov - Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Rashad Nabiyev - Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jalal Gasimov - CEO of PASHA Holding, and Erdem Inan - CEO of Trendyol Group.

“As one of the region’s key economic players, we are committed to fostering development within the wider community. Innovation is more than just a concept to us—it signifies progress. Through this summit, we are contributing meaningfully to the advancement of the regional innovation ecosystem,” stated Jalal Gasimov, CEO of PASHA Holding.

The first day featured presentations by distinguished speakers, including Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube, Linda Hill, professor at Harvard Business School, and other speakers. The second day will highlight presentations from Zev Siegl - co-founder of Starbucks; Werner Vogels - Chief Technology Officer of Amazon, Uri Levine - founder of Waze, and others.