Baku: On February 17, the conference 'Ansys: Digital Engineering and Innovation Solutions in Azerbaijan' was held at the Landmark Hotel in Baku. The event was organized by AZEL Systems, a leading system integrator in Azerbaijan, in collaboration with Ansys, part of Synopsys. Ansys is a global provider of engineering simulation software used across industries such as transportation, telecommunications, aviation, and energy to optimize designs, enhance safety, and drive innovation. The conference also contributed to strengthening technological cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States, highlighting the strategic importance of digital engineering solutions in bilateral relations.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Igor Yakovenko, General Director of AZEL Systems, opened the conference by emphasizing the company's specialization in implementing information technology and digitalization technology. He highlighted the benefits of operating engineering simulation solutions and stressed the importance of using only licensed software to mitigate design risks, accelerate digital transformation, and maintain better cost control. Yakovenko noted that such initiatives play a key role in advancing Azerbaijan's digital economy and fostering international technology partnerships.
Jim Chiamardas, Vice President at Ansys, part of Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS), provided an overview of the company's solutions across various industries, with a focus on the oil and gas sector. He emphasized Ansys's commitment to expanding its presence in the EMEA region, including Azerbaijan, as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Khudayat Hasanli, Chief of Staff of the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, highlighted the importance of legal protection of intellectual property in software use. He stressed that the protection of intellectual property rights is a policy priority and that establishing clear copyright frameworks for AI-generated products is essential in the coming years.
Pavel Bruk, Regional Sales Director Central Asia and CIS at Ansys, delivered a presentation on the technical capabilities of Ansys solutions. He discussed how these solutions address engineering challenges and support cost optimization, sharing examples of their application across industries. He emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence in Ansys solutions and its potential to accelerate digital transformation for Azerbaijani companies.
Sakhavat Amirbayli, Lecturer at the AZAL CJSC National Aviation Academy, shared the Academy's experience in implementing Ansys solutions. He highlighted the use of Ansys simulation platform in aerospace engineering education to support advanced analysis, modeling, and design of aircraft systems. He noted that Ansys technologies enhance innovation capacity and digital engineering for next-generation aviation technologies.
The conference gathered representatives from various organizations, including the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan, Sumgait Technologies Park, and the State Agency for Architecture and Construction of Azerbaijan Republic. Ashley Towers, Economic and Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan, emphasized the importance of strengthening business and economic cooperation between the United States and Azerbaijan.
The event concluded with a question-and-answer session, allowing participants to exchange insights and reaffirm the growing importance of digital engineering and simulation technologies in supporting sustainable industrial development in Azerbaijan.