INMerge Innovation Summit kicks off in Baku

The 5th INMerge Innovation Summit, organized by PASHA Holding, kicked off on Monday in Baku, Report informs.

The two-day summit aims to boost the development of Azerbaijan's innovation ecosystem by connecting startups with investors and creating a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among all ecosystem stakeholders.

This year's summit brings together over 1,000 founders, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers from more than 30 countries.

The opening ceremony will feature remarks from Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev, PASHA Holding CEO Jalal Gasimov, and Head of Innovations Department Tughra Musayeva.

The first day also includes keynote speeches by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, Pixar Animation Studios co-founder Ed Catmull, Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna, and others.