Baku: From June 16 to 19, Baku will host the 14th Private Sector Forum (PSF 2026) organized by the organizations of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, APA-Economics reports. The forum will be organized by the Islamic Corporation for Investment and Export Credit Insurance (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for Private Sector Development (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), which are part of the IDB Group, in partnership with the IDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH).
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event, which will take place at the Baku Congress Center, is centered around the theme 'Regional Integration for Sustainable Prosperity.' Its primary aim is to bolster economic cooperation among IsDB member countries, enhance trade and investment connections, and advance the private sector's role in sustainable economic growth.
Discussions at the forum will cover emerging opportunities in regional integration, cross-border investments, trade relations, and various sectors including infrastructure, energy, technology, healthcare, and finance. The forum will feature high-level panel sessions, B2B and B2G meetings between government and business representatives, startup programs, and knowledge-sharing events.
Supporting entrepreneurs, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, expanding public-private partnerships, and promoting innovative projects will also be key areas of focus. A special exhibition zone will be active during the event, showcasing investment projects, services, and business opportunities to attendees.
A startup competition is scheduled as part of the forum, along with the IsDB Group's Recognition Awards, which will be presented for the fourth time to organizations and individuals contributing to economic development and trade promotion.
The event is expected to draw over 1,500 participants, including government institution leaders, representatives of international financial institutions, company executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and members of chambers of commerce and industry. The forum is anticipated to serve as a vital platform for establishing new partnerships and enhancing investment cooperation among IsDB member countries.