The opening ceremony of the "INMerge
Innovation Summit” took place on October 10, 2024, in Baku, organized by PASHA
Holding. Spanning two days, the summit aims to contribute to the development of
the region’s innovation ecosystem, foster collaboration between startups and
investors, and provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences
among participants.
At the summit, key topics such as "Fintech,”
"Telecommunications,” "E-commerce,” "Artificial Intelligence,” and "Marketing”
are being discussed by local and international experts, all of which are
central to global attention.
The event featured speeches from prominent
figures, including the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Mikayil Jabbarov, the Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad
Nabiyev, the CEO of PASHA Holding, Jalal Gasimov, and the Chairman of the
Management Board and CEO of Kapital Bank, Farid Huseynov, who shared their
insights and experiences.
In his opening remarks, PASHA Holding CEO
Jalal Gasimov emphasized the importance of the summit: "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”.
The first day of the event was marked by
presentations from global and local speakers, including YouTube co-founder
Steve Chen, Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, and other notable
figures. On the second day, renowned speakers such as Starbucks co-founder Zev
Siegl, Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels, and Waze founder Uri
Levine will take the stage.
As part of the summit, Kapital Bank’s
Chairman of the Management Board, Farid Huseynov, participated in the "Fintech”
panel, where he discussed the latest innovations in payment solutions and how
these technologies benefit customers. His remarks highlighted Kapital Bank’s
ongoing contribution to the development of financial technologies and its leadership
in this sector.
Additionally, Kapital Bank’s stand at the
"INMerge” Innovation Summit attracted significant attention from visitors.
Attendees had the opportunity to explore virtual reality (VR) technology and
discover various products and services, making the stand one of the event’s
most popular attractions. Participants who completed simple tasks won gifts
from "Umico” and "Dukan.”
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