Presentation of "TEI Forum 2026" Held in Baku

The official presentation ceremony of the "TEI Forum 2026" (Trade, Export, Innovation) Forum, considered one of the region's most ambitious economic platforms, was held in Baku.

Government officials, representatives of foreign diplomatic corps, members of parliament, and prominent businessmen attended the event.

During the event, the future prospects of the forum were widely discussed. The leadership of the Forum's Organizing Committee – Ruslan Damirov, Head of Founder Club; Elmir Hajiyev, Founder of S.I.G.N LTD and Chairman of the Organizing Committee; Orkhan Mammadov, Founder of BMG International and expert in financial innovations, economist; and Isa Gasimov, Associate Professor and Head of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication – delivered presentations.

Diplomats such as Maksat Mamitkanov, Alim Bayel, and Baxrom Ashrakhanov participated in the presentation and emphasized the forum's strategic importance for expanding trade and export relations within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States. At the same time, Members of Parliament Razi Nurullayev, Vugar Bayramov, Mushfig Mammadli, and Mushviq Jafarov touched upon the forum's role in the context of legislative and economic reforms.

It was stated at the presentation that the main forum will be held on October 30-31, which will serve to further strengthen Azerbaijan's economic ties with neighboring and partner countries. "TEI Forum 2026" will act not only as a trade platform but also as a catalyst for accelerating Azerbaijan's integration into the global supply chain.

The main goals of the forum include facilitating the access of local products to foreign markets and promoting the "Made in Azerbaijan" brand, the application of innovative technologies in trade and logistics, and the creation of a direct dialogue environment between foreign investors and local entrepreneurs.

The event participants noted that the forum will directly contribute to the development of Azerbaijan's non-oil sector. The country's strategic position as a transit and logistics hub, combined with innovative trade models, will create opportunities for job creation and economic diversification.

Within the framework of the presentation ceremony, B2B meetings were held with the participation of numerous local and foreign businessmen, and preliminary discussions on future cooperation protocols were conducted.

"TEI Forum 2026", as a major regional platform uniting trade, export, and innovation sectors, aims to strengthen effective partnership between the state and private sector to ensure sustainable economic growth.