Events Programme

  • 2026

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*The program will be regularly updated.
*Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Azerbaijani and English languages at the event.
Press conference
25 May, Monday
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11:00 - 12:00
Press conference
(JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Khojasan Hall)
*only for media representatives, organisers, and invited guests
1st Day
1 June, Monday
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09:30 - 11:20
Exhibition Official Opening Ceremony
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
*only for accredited participants, media and organisers
12:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Working Hours
14:00 - 14:40
Panel Discussion:
Smart Production: AI, Smart Drilling, and Safe Field Development
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Guy Shone
Editor-in-Chief, AnewZ
Speakers
Igor Yakovenko
General Director, AZEL Systems
Hatem Aboshrida
Asia Digital Drilling Business Manager, SLB
Ulvi Zamanbayov
Machine Learning Manager, Caspian AI Institute
Fan Rong
AI Application Consultant, Kunlun Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
14:50 - 15:50
Panel Discussion:
Emissions Abatement in Upstream Operations: Practical Pathways – Methane reduction, electrification, and operational efficiencies with immediate impact
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Alexey Borisenko
Russia and Caspian Regional Director, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Speakers
Chingiz Orujov
Senior Business Developer Renewables, TotalEnergies
Hikmat Abdullayev
Deputy Vice President, SOCAR
Soumaya Tebbi
Emissions Abatement Strategic Initiatives Leader, IET, Climate Technology Solutions, Baker Hughes
16:00 - 16:50
Innovation Session:
Digital Upstream: Applying Autonomous Platforms to Optimise Production
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Guy Shone
Editor-in-Chief, AnewZ
Speakers
Ghislain Fai-Yengo
Asia Digital Production Business Manager, SLB
Danilo Cesar da Silva
Vice-President, Account Management, ABB Energy Industries
Teymur Figarov
Senior Application Consultant, Caspian Innovation Center
19:00 - 21:00
Evening Reception
*participation is possible by invitation only
2nd Day
2 June, Tuesday
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10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Working Hours
10:00 - 18:00
Bilateral Business Meetings (B2B/B2G)
(Baku Expo Center, 1st floor, room №22)
*only for exhibitiors and invited companies
11:00 - 11:30
Panel Discussion:
Southern Gas Corridor: Energy Security and Regional Cooperation
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Joe Murphy
Managing Editor, Newsbase, UK/Russia
Speakers
Nariman Shahsuvar
Head of Gas Marketing Department, SOCAR
11:40 - 12:30
Case Session:
New Projects for Field Development: Experience of Implementing Modern Technologies
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Joe Murphy
Managing Editor, Newsbase, UK/Russia
Speakers
Orkhan Huseynov
Performance and Technology Department Director, Bahar Energy Operating Company
Ayaz Amirov
Advisor to CEO, SOCAR Upstream Management International LLC
Turan Eyyubbayli
Senior Petroleum Engineer, bp
14:00 - 14:50
Case Session:
Development of Transport Corridors: North–South and Middle Corridor
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Lamiya Khalilova
Committee Head, AGTL (Association of Azerbaijan Customs Representation and Logistics Companies)
Speakers
Rzabek Artygaliyev
Chairman of the Presidium, Oil and Gas Council of Kazakhstan “PetroCouncil”
Durdana Safarova
Director, GLT Transport LLC
René Sørensen Nordahl
Sales & Marketing Director, CNG/CBG, UAC Technology (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.
Weixuan Cheng
Sales Manager in the CIS Countries Market, CIMC ENRIC
15:00 - 15:50
Professional Development Session:
From Hazard Identification to Incident Prevention – Practical HSE Tools
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Nijat Mammadov
HSE Senior Manager, SOCAR Upstream Operations Management
Speakers
Leida Monterrosa
Director of Learning, SLB
Falgun Doshi
Sales & Marketing Director, Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd.
15:00 - 17:00
Welcome Cocktail
(Baku Expo Center, foyer)
*only for invited guests
16:00 - 16:50
Panel Discussion:
Smart Pipelines: The Digital Revolution in Pipeline Infrastructure
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Nadira Tudor
Baku Bureau Chief, Euronews
Speakers
Gaurav Singh
Head of Business Line – Integrity Management Systems, Region Europe, ROSEN Europe B.V.
Miguel Hernandez
Asia Intelligent Operations Solutions Domain Champion, SLB
Christopher Wiig
Vice President, Energy Transition, ABB Energy Industries
3rd Day
3 June, Wednesday
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10:00 - 16:30
Exhibition Working Hours
11:30 - 13:50
Mapping Azerbaijan’s Distributed Solar Rooftop PV Potential
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
*only for invited guests
Welcome Address
Orkhan Zeynalov
Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Javid Abdullayev
Director, Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA)
Stefanie Stallmeister
Country Manager, The World Bank
Moderator
Florian Kitt
Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank
Speakers
Rana Humbatova
Deputy Director, Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA)
Teona Elizarashvili
Energy Consultant, The World Bank
Yi Xiong
Remote Sensing Data Specialist, NEO BV
Fang Fang
Business Developer, NEO BV
Elmar Gulaliyev
Head of Division of Liberalization in Energy Sector, Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA)
Araz Mammadzada
Advisor to Prime-Deputy Chairman, Azerishig OJSC
14:00 - 14:50
Foresight Session:
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into the Power System: Challenges and Solutions
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №1, presentation area)
Moderator
Grigorii Penkov
Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering; Lead Researcher, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU)
Speakers
Murad Sadikhov
Country Manager, MASDAR
James Hetherington
Strategic Sales Manager, Key Accounts, ABB Energy Industries
Elchin Targuluyev
Director of the Department of Technology and Innovation, SOCAR Green
Saleh Nabiyev
Senior GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist, Azercosmos
Aigerim Omirzak
Overseas Sales Manager, Gotion High-tech Co.,Ltd
Fuat Ege Aslan
International Businesses Development Manager, Europower Enerji

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