Baku: The INMerge Innovation Summit is set to return to Baku for its sixth edition on November 30 and December 1, 2026, at the Baku Convention Center. Organized by PASHA Holding, the summit aims to gather key figures from the region's innovation ecosystem, including startups, investors, corporate representatives, and industry leaders, fostering new opportunities for collaboration and partnership.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, last year's event attracted more than 5,000 participants and featured over 150 speakers, along with more than 100 startups and investors. The summit has previously hosted renowned experts such as Ed Catmull, former President of Pixar, and Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix. This year's edition promises an impressive lineup, including Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer of Nike; Nobel Prize laureate Joel Mokyr; and Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X.

The summit has opened registration for startups, providing them with a chance to compete for a $50,000 prize pool. Selected startups will benefit from complimentary accommodation at a five-star hotel, showcase opportunities at a dedicated booth, and selected one-on-one meetings with corporate companies. The deadline for startup applications is September 15, 2026, offering a platform for emerging businesses to gain visibility and engage with potential partners.