Baku: The official opening ceremony of the 20th anniversary edition of the Baku Summer Energy School took place, organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy of ADA University, the ADA University Foundation, SOCAR, bp, GL Group, Kolin, and the Clean Energy Center for the ECO Region (CECECO).
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Baku Summer Energy School serves as a prominent platform for fostering international dialogue on crucial topics such as energy security, energy diplomacy, energy transition, and sustainable development. The event attracts government officials, representatives from international organizations, heads of energy companies, academics, and young professionals from across the globe.
The opening ceremony featured remarks from Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of ADA University; Mukhtar Babayev, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues and COP29 President; Elnur Sultanov, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Energy; Ziba Mustafayeva, Vice President of SOCAR; Giovanni Cristofoli, bp Regional President for Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Trkiye; and Ilgar Ibrahimli, Vice President for External Affairs and Communications at GL Group. The speakers highlighted Azerbaijan's role in the global energy sector, the significance of the program, and the impact of the evolving geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, alongside current climate change challenges.
Moderated by ADA University Vice Rector Professor Fariz Ismayilzadeh, the session also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between ADA University and CECECO to enhance cooperation.
Throughout the two-week program, participants will engage in lectures and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including energy markets, economics, geopolitics, energy diplomacy, renewable energy, energy financing, energy transition, and regional energy cooperation. Additionally, participants will visit Garabagh to observe reconstruction and green energy projects in the cities of Aghdam, Jabrayil, Zangilan, and Shusha.