Events Programme

  • 2026

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*Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Azerbaijani and English languages at the event.
Press conference
28 April, Tuesday
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11:00 - 12:00
Press Сonference
(JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Khojasan Hall)
*only for media representatives, organisers, and invited guests
Bahruz Hidayatzade
Executive Director, Caspian Event Organisers
Anar Jafarov
Director, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Toghrul Gafarbayli
Deputy Director, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Sevda Hajiyeva
Head of Department, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Farkhad Ashurbeyli
Executive Director, Azerbaijan Culinary Specialists Association
Rena Abutalibova
Sales and Business Development Director, Caspian Event Organisers
Zarina Mammadova
Project Director, Caspian Event Organisers
1st Day
5 May, Tuesday
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10:00 - 11:00
Exhibition Official Opening Ceremony
(Baku Expo Center, foyer)
*only for accredited participants, media and organisers
Majnun Mammadov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Goshgar Tahmazli
Chairman, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Orkhan Mammadov
Chairman of the Management Board, Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Yusif Abdullayev
Executive Director, AZPROMO
Nasar Hayat
Head of Office, FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan
Edward Strachan
Chief Executive Officer, ICA Events
Farid Mammadov
General Director, Caspian Event Organisers
14:00 - 19:00
Exhibition Working Hours
14:00 - 19:00
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
15:00 - 18:00
WomenSpace: Bake • Talk • Mentor
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
19:30 - 21:30
Evening Reception
(Elite Events Hall)
*only for exhibitors, invited guests, and organisers
*buses will depart from Baku Expo Center to Elite Events Hall at 19:15 and from Elite Events Hall to Azadliq Square at 21:45
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
2nd Day
6 May, Wednesday
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09:00 - 15:00
5th Agribusiness Development Forum
(Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard)
10:00 - 19:00
Exhibition Working Hours
10:00 - 19:00
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
10:00 - 19:00
Retail Meeting Centre
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
*only for InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 exhibitors and invited companies
10:30 - 13:00
Conference:
Contemporary Agricultural Cooperation as a Foundation of Sustainable Development and Guarantor for Food Security
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:30 - 11:00
Panel Discussion 1:
Food Security in the Context of Climate, Economic, and Security Challenges: Differences and Similarities of Regional Perspectives
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Azad Jafarli
Chief of Staff, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Speakers
Majnun Mammadov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ibrahim Yumakli
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
David Songulashvili
Minister, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
11:00 - 11:30
Panel Discussion 2:
The Role of Logistics in Interaction of Agri-Food Systems: Routes, Corridors, and their Security Leading to the Welfare of Nations
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Elgun Mahammadalizade
Chairman of the Board, "Agro Procurement and Supply" OJSC
Speakers
Samir Mammadov
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Valeh Alasgarov
Chairman of the Board, Authorized Body of the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ)
Berik Aryn
Director General, Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
Sonia Toro
Executive Director, EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce
Zoltan Bujdoso
Vice-Rector, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
12:00 - 12:10
Official Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and John Deere Walldorf International GmbH
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Majnun Mammadov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Peter Sachse
Vice President, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
12:10 - 12:20
Official Signing Ceremony of the Statute of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Majnun Mammadov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
12:20 - 12:30
Official Signing Ceremony of the Statute of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
15:00 - 15:45
Panel Discussion:
Agrarian Ecosystem and Artificial Intelligence in Regions: Challenges, Solutions, and Real Opportunities for Startups
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
​Nigar Khidirova
Senior Specialist, Technology Transfer and Innovation Department, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Speakers
​Elkhan Shukurov
Project Manager, Startup Ecosystem Support Department, Innovation and Digital Development Agency
Alya Abbaszade
Executive Director, SABAH.angels Investors Club
Vusal Suleymanli
Director of the Technopark, Baku Engineering University
Elvin Agayev
Director of the Innovation Center, Azerbaijan State Agrarian University
Ulkar Abdiyeva
Researcher, National Aviation Academy
Gumru Huseynova
Head of Laboratory, Baku State University
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
3rd Day
7 May, Thursday
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10:00 - 19:00
Exhibition Working Hours
10:00 - 19:00
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
10:00 - 19:00
Bilateral Business Meetings (B2B/B2G)
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
*only for exhibitors and invited companies
10:00 - 19:00
Farmers’ Tour of the Exhibition
10:00 - 18:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:00 - 10:15
Official Opening of the III International Agricultural Innovation Forum
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Welcome Address
Ilhama Gadimova
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
10:15 - 11:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 1:
Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Surkhay Novruzov
Advisor, Agro Procurement and Supply, Head of “AI in Agriculture” project
Speakers
Ilhama Gadimova
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Vugar Karimov
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Samir Valiyev
Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Zakiya Mustafayeva
Deputy Chairperson, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Bayramov
Deputy Chairman, State Water Resources Agency of Azerbaijan
11:30 - 12:00
Presentation:
BlowDevice – Shelf Life Extension of Fresh Produce
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Speakers
Orkhan Mammadov, PhD
Research and Project Engineer, University of Basilicata – Italy
12:15 - 13:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 2:
Opportunities for Cooperation among the State, Private Sector, Vocational, and Higher Education Institutions Towards Agricultural Development in the Regions
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Anar Jafarov
Director, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Speakers
Elmar Gasimov
Rector, Baku Higher Oil School
Zafar Gurbanov
Rector, Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
Ilgar Bayramli
Director, State Agency on Vocational Education
Nijat Asadov
Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Vusal Rustamov
Director, "Innovation Center" LLC
13:15 - 14:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 3:
Promotion of Local Production and Market Opportunities in Agriculture
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Ramazan Karaşahin
Founder, "AzAgromila" LLC
Speakers
Ziya Hajili
Secretary General, National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK)
Kochari Hasanov
Director, Agrosystems
Nazim Mammadov
Director, STP Polymer
Hakan Özbek
Director, "Elba Chem" CJSC
Rahman Rasulzade
Founder, AREA ENGINEERING LLC
Adil Jafarov
Head, DR.CAM
14:00 - 17:00
Power of Agricultural Insurance Against Risks Forum
(Baku State University)
14:15 - 15:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 4:
Role of Media and Public Communication in Agriculture
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Nigar Alasgarova
Head, "Biznes TV" Channel
Speakers
Ruslan Zeynal
Agroblogger, Real TV
Rufat Nadirli
Director, Business Center Club
Nubar Abil
Presenter, TV
Farkhad Ashurbeyli
Executive Director, Azerbaijan Culinary Specialists Association
15:15 - 16:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 5:
Agroparks: New Development Platform for Agribusiness
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Namig Shalbuzov
Deputy Director, Agricultural Research Center
Speakers
Nurlan Verdiyev
Head of Sector, Department for Work with Liberated Territories and Agroparks
Ramin Alifov
Director, "Ivanovka Agropark" OJSC
Javid Abdullayev
Member of the Management Board, "Azersheker" LLC
Sanan Tahmazov
Founder, "Goch Et" Group
Ramazan Karaşahin
Director, "Azera Toxumchuluq" LLC
Atababa Isayev
Director, "Agsu Agropark" CJSC
Yaroslav Kovalchuk
Head of the Foreign Economic Activity Department, "Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange" OJSC
16:15 - 17:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 6:
Women in Agriculture: From Potential to Power
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Gunay Hasanli
Head of International Cooperation and Protocol Department, Azerbaijan Women Entrepreneurs Development Association (AWEDA)
Speakers
Sakina Babayeva
Chairwoman of the Board, Azerbaijan Women Entrepreneurs Development Association (AWEDA)
Murodjon Achilov
Director of the Agricultural Insurance Fund, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Jala Amirbayova
Deputy Chairwoman of the Board, Azerbaijan Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association
Merve Özata Ahmadov
Food Engineer, Independent Expert
Gebretsadik Amelework Haileslassie
CEO, CAR African Trade Company
Ramil Taghiyev
CEO, "Snackpack" Project
17:15 - 18:00
III International Agricultural Innovation Forum

Panel Discussion 7:
Africa–Azerbaijan Cooperation Opportunities
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Rena Gafarova
Founder, Azerbaijan–Africa Economic and Social Relations Association
Speakers
Amany Asfour
President, Africa Business Council
Sonia Toro
Executive Director, EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce
Adeshola Helen Olayiwola
President, Africa-Arab Women Chamber of Commerce
Lamiya Khalilova
Committee Head, Azerbaijan Association of Customs Brokers and Logistics Companies
Sanan Hasanov
Director of the Sales Department, Azercosmos
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
4th Day
8 May, Friday
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10:00 - 17:00
Exhibition Working Hours
10:00 - 17:00
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
10:00 - 17:00
Farmers’ Tour of the Exhibition
10:00 - 14:00
"AGROSCIENCE" Forum
(ADA University)
10:00 - 16:00
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:00 - 10:30
Official Opening of the II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Welcome Address
Majnun Mammadov
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Goshgar Tahmazli
Chairman, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Rafail Guliyev
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of Nakhchivan AR
Zafar Gurbanov
Rector, Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
Anar Jafarov
Director, Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
10:30 - 10:45
Awarding Ceremony for Farmers in Various Categories
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:30 - 11:00
Food & Agro Talks
Development of Agribusiness and Support Programmes in Azerbaijan: From Small Farms to Large Agro-Corporations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Ziya Hajili
Secretary General, National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK)
Speakers
Ilham Abdullayev
Business Development Director, Azersun Holding
Elnur Aliyev
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), "Agro Dairy Group"
Elnur Musayev
Deputy Chairman, Agrarian Credit and Development Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
10:45 - 11:30
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership

Panel Discussion 1:
Crop Farming, Plant Production and Floriculture: Modern Challenges and Innovative Approaches in the Agricultural Sector
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Parviz Yusifov
Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Speakers
Seymur Safarli
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Sergei Kurenev
Chairman of the Board, "Agrofoodinvestments" LLC
Ali Sadygzade
Director, "Absheron Olive Garden" LLC
Tural Alizade
CEO, "Prime Cotton" LLC
Isgandar Gurbanov
Director, "Grow Group Azerbaijan" LLC
Lalazar Imamguliyeva
Director, "AzRose" LLC
Rovshan Mirzayev
Regional Manager, "Azerbaijan Seed Farming" LLC
11:10 - 11:50
Food & Agro Talks
Farms and Water: Sustainable Water Supply and Efficiency
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Firuza Nasibzade
Executive Director, PMO.az, Climate Change Advocate
Speakers
Fuad Nasirov
Deputy Head, Operation of Melioration and Irrigation Systems Department, Regional Water Melioration Service PJSC
Pertev Algan
CEO Advisor, Gilan Pivot LLC
Rovshan Abdullayev
Head of Sector of Regulation of Melioration and Irrigation Issues of Land Use Control Department, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
11:45 - 12:45
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership

Panel Discussion 2:
Development of Livestock, Fisheries and Poultry Sectors: Experience, Innovation and Future Opportunities
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Elmaddin Namazov
Deputy Chairman, Agrarian Services Agency
Speakers
Zaur Aliyev
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Murvat Hasanli
Chairman, Poultry, Egg Producers and Exporters Association
Jeyhun Aliyev
Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Center
Galib Abdulaliyev
Head of the Animal Health and Biological Safety Department, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Kenan Mammadli
CEO, Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC
12:00 - 13:00
Food & Agro Talks
"Think Like a CEO" Interactive Case Session
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Matteo Vittuari
Dean of School of Agricultural and Food Sciences, ADA University
Speakers
Niyazi Amirbayov
Chief Executive Officer, "Agro Dairy"
Elnur Mansimov
General Director, MAN-AGRO LLC
Fuad Babayev
Chief Executive Officer, Novex Group
13:00 - 13:45
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership

Panel Discussion 3:
Current Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Livestock and Veterinary Medicine
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Anar Azimov
Head of the International Relations Department, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Speakers
Rauf Mailov
Regional Director, Erbacher Food Family
Shahin Mammadov
Director, Artificial Insemination Center
Shalala Zeynalova
Associate Professor, Khazar University
Ramin Abbasov
Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
Yusif Ibrahimov
Acting Head, Animal Health and Veterinary Services Center of the Agrarian Services Agency
Ramin Balakishiyev
Production Manager, "Gabala Agropark" LLC
14:00 - 14:40
Food & Agro Talks
Trends and Innovations in the Food Industry of Azerbaijan
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Emin Dostiyari
Chairman, Azerbaijan Food and Beverage Industrialists Association
Speakers
Maxim Furman
Customer Success, Beyond Oil
Ilyas Ahmadov
Entrepreneur, WeGrow
Orkhan Mikayil
Chairman of the Board, Aqualink LLC
14:00 - 14:45
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership

Panel Discussion 4:
Sustainable Agriculture: Trends, Modern Technologies and Perspectives
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Rufat Nadirli
Director, Business Center Club
Speakers
Samir Kheirbeyov
Director, "ISFA" LLC
Gudrat Abbasov
Deputy Director, ImAgro (Improtex)
Farid Shaigov
Regional Manager, "Prime Leasing" LLC
Ramig Ahmadov
Regional Manager, "Prior Leasing" LLC
Galib Nabiyev
Director, Gabala State Vocational Education Center
Orkhan Mammadov
Head, "Blow Device" Project
14:50 - 15:20
Food & Agro Talks
Financial Solutions for Farmers
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Orkhan Mammadov
Industry Owner/Agro, PASHA Bank OJSC
Speakers
Valeh Aliyev
Head of SME Regional Branch Sales and Operations Division, PASHA Bank OJSC
Sahib Azizov
Regional Manager, Prior Leasing
Ilham Safarov
Expert/Corporate Sales/Agro, PASHA Bank OJSC
15:00 - 15:45
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership

Panel Discussion 5:
Agricultural Processing Industry: A Value-Adding Production Chain
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Servet Tanriverdi
Head, Azerbaijan Sugar Production Union
Speakers
Seymur Hasanov
Deputy Director of the Dairy Management Group, "Azersud" LLC
Vafa Rustamova
Head of Sector at the Plant Health and Biological Safety Department, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Jalil Baghirov
Director, Ismayilli State Vocational Education Center
Nijat Yusifov
Director, Zarat Feed Mill
15:30 - 16:00
Food & Agro Talks
Ecologically Oriented Agriculture and Food Safety: Modern Approaches and Solutions
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Firuza Nasibzade
Executive Director, PMO.az, Climate Change Advocate
Speakers
Bariz Mehdiyev
Assistant FAO Representative, FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan
Elmar Allahverdiyev
Head of Plant health and biosecurity department, Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ramazan Nabiyev
Deputy Chairman, Azerbaijan Food Safety Institute
16:10 - 17:00
Awards Ceremony for the International Culinary Championship "Gold Shah 2026"
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)

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