Forum Programme

*The program will be regularly updated.
*Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Azerbaijani, English and Russian languages.
The programme sponsored by
1st Day
3 June, Tuesday
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remark
Thomas Hurd
Board Advisor, ICA Events Group
09:10 - 10:30
Ministerial Plenary Session: Global Cooperation for a Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future
Moderator
Matthew Bryza
Board Member, Jamestown Foundation
Chairman and keynote speaker
Parviz Shahbazov
Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Speakers
Alparslan Bayraktar
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye
Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari
Federal Minister of Energy (Power Division) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Karim Badawi
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cristina Lobillo Borrero
Director of the Energy Platform Task Force and International Relations–Directorate−General for Energy, European Commission
Jassim Al Shirawi
Secretary General, International Energy Forum (IEF)
Viriato Luís Soares Cassamá
Minister of Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Action, Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Iva Petrova
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Pavel-Casian Nițulescu
Secretary of State, Ministry of Energy of Romania
Atsuko Hirose
Acting Secretary-General, International Energy Charter
  • Discussing new frameworks and partnerships for global energy security
  • Strengthening cross-border partnerships in oil and gas exploration and production to enhance global energy resilience
  • Enhancing cross-border energy trade, technology sharing, and policy alignment
  • Developing international energy alliances to address shared security challenges
  • The role of multinational organizations in financing sustainable energy initiatives in Azerbaijan
  • Strengthening partnerships to improve resilience in energy supply chains
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 - 12:30
Executive Talks: Path to a Sustainable Energy Ecosystem
Moderator
Rebecca Fitz
Partner & Director, Center for Energy Impact, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Keynote Speaker
Rovshan Najaf
President, SOCAR
Speakers
Gary Jones
Regional President for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye, bp
Alessandro Puliti
CEO, Saipem
Jean-Luc Guiziou
Senior Vice President Exploration & Production, Europe, TotalEnergies
Zsombor Marton
Executive Vice-President, MOL Group
Stanley Porter
Global Energy, Resources, & Industrials Leader, Deloitte Global
Abid Malik
President, Central Asia, ACWA Power
  • Navigating the economic impacts of the energy transition on energy markets
  • Strategies from industry leaders for a balanced, resilient, and profitable energy sector
  • International cooperation in oil and gas exploration and production for global energy security
  • Innovations in sustainable financing models for large-scale energy projects
  • How is the energy agenda changing in the new realities, and how does it impact investment opportunities in Azerbaijan?
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch and Networking
13:30 - 14:15
Exploration & Geology – Innovating for Sustainable Resource Discovery
Speakers
Arzu Javadova
Vice President, SOCAR
Ádám Homonnay
Senior Vice President for E&P Operations, MOL Group
Dan Sparkes
Vice president subsurface, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye region, bp
Kamran Zahid
Managing Director, Caspian Geophysical
  • Analysing key offshore and onshore projects that are transforming Azerbaijan’s exploration landscape
  • Implementing new digital methods, including AI and data analytics, to enhance exploration accuracy and reduce risk
  • Adopting emerging geological techniques that minimize environmental impact while improving resource identification
  • Exploring collaborative business models and partnerships to foster innovative exploration ventures in Azerbaijan and the Caspian region
14:15 - 14:20
Technical Break
14:20 - 15:00
Production & Operations – Driving Efficiency Through Innovation and Sustainability
Speakers
Babak Huseynov
Vice President, SOCAR
Stuart Shaw
Vice president Production Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye region, bp
Ali Gurbanov
General Director, "Azneft" Production Union of SOCAR
Emmanuel de Guillebon
Managing Director and Country Chair, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan
  • Introducing cutting-edge drilling and extraction technologies designed to reduce costs and protect the environment
  • Examining advanced EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) methods that boost resource recovery while reducing carbon emissions
  • Exploring strategies for optimizing existing fields and extending their lifespan amid a shifting energy market
  • Identifying new business opportunities in production that promote operational excellence and attract investment
  • Reviewing frameworks for revitalizing mature fields, including PSA agreements and innovative financing solutions
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break and Networking
15:30 - 16:30
Unlocking Green Energy Potential and Connectivity in the Caspian Region
Speakers
Orkhan Zeynalov
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Chingiz Orujov
Senior Business Developer Renewables, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan
Elmir Musayev
General Director, SOCAR Green
Maryam Rashed Al Mazrouei
Head of Business Development (CIS), Masdar
Polina Liubomirova
Director of Business Development, ACWA Power
  • Scaling up green energy projects and driving sustainable investments
  • Policy support and incentives to accelerate green projects growth
  • Prospects for green energy in varied geographies and climates
  • Lessons learned from large-scale operations
  • Exploring the potential of green energy and its role in the future energy mix
  • Economic policies impacting green financing: How global economic shifts are influencing investment opportunities in green energy
16:30
End of Day One
18:30 - 21:00
Evening Reception
Venue: Buta Palace
Address: Baku, Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev ave., Surakhani circle
2nd Day
4 June, Wednesday
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 10:30
Plenary Session: COP29 Energy deliverables — Pathway to a Sustainable Energy Future
Moderator
Nuran Kerimov
Managing Partner, Deloitte Azerbaijan
Speakers
Elnur Soltanov
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Chief Executive Officer COP29
Márk Alföldy-Boruss
Deputy State Secretary for Energy Policy, Ministry of Energy of Hungary
Afgan Isayev
Vice President, SOCAR
Anton Kosach
Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General, IRENA
Selim Güven
General Country Manager – Azerbaijan and Turkiye, ACWA Power
Abdulla Zayed
Director, Business & Project Development, Masdar
  • COP29 and energy development in Azerbaijan and the Caspian region
  • Key COP29 Takeaways for Energy Policy: How COP29 decisions are shaping global and regional strategies
  • Accelerating the Shift to Low-Carbon Energy: Practical steps for faster adoption of clean energy solutions
  • Azerbaijan's Role in Global Climate Goals: Ways the region can enhance the resilience of its energy systems
  • Expanding the horizons of nuclear energy: Emerging trends and opportunities in diversifying the global energy mix
  • Public-Private Partnerships: Strengthening partnerships for effective COP29 goal implementation
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 - 12:00
Digitalization in Energy: The Power of Data and Technology
Moderator
Murad Abdullayev
Chief Technology Officer, SOCAR
Speakers
Elchin Ibadov
CEO, SOCAR Türkiye
Ayten Hajiyeva-Agalarova
VP Georgia, bp AGT region
Han Shuo
CEO of Oil & Gas and Mine Business, Huawei
Leonid Zhukov
VP of Data Science, Director of Global AI Institute, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Elif Düşmez Tek
Strategy Consulting Partner and Deloitte Türkiye Chief Strategy Officer, Member of Deloitte Türkiye Executive Committee, Deloitte Türkiye
  • Leveraging digital technology to optimize and secure modern energy systems
  • AI, machine learning, and data analytics applications in energy optimization
  • Cybersecurity and risk management in modern energy infrastructures
  • Cloud computing and real-time monitoring for improved reliability
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) and the future of smart, responsive energy systems
  • Digitalization in data-limited environments: Existing projects, alternative data sources, and economic feasibility
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break and Networking
13:00 - 13:45
Gas Markets – A New Structure for Producers, Transporters, and Consumers
Speakers
Kamal Abbasov
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Gábor Orbán
CEO, MVM CEEnergy
Elshad Nasirov
Vice President, SOCAR
Luca Schieppati
Managing Director, TAP
Gergana Manolova
International Cooperation and Business Relations Director, M-Gaz
  • Evolving market dynamics: Shaping dialogue among producers, transporters, and consumers in a transitioning energy landscape
  • Resource base assessment: Evaluating gas reserves, optimizing existing fields, and exploring alternative energy sources
  • Cross-border collaboration: Forming strategic partnerships to ensure reliable and efficient gas supply
  • Ensuring gas market security: Diversifying supplies to enhance stability and resilience
  • Natural gas in the energy transition: Positioning gas amidst increasing low-carbon initiatives
13:45 - 13:50
Technical Break
13:50 - 14:30
Pipelines – Securing Energy Supply Through Robust Infrastructure
Speakers
Zoltán Rahóty
CEO, MVM CEEnergy Upstream
Vitaliy Baylarbayov
Executive Committee of the International Gas Union, Deputy Vice−President of SOCAR
  • Enhancing supply chain resilience: Strengthening infrastructure to support stable, sustainable gas flows
  • Overcoming infrastructure challenges: Addressing geopolitical and environmental factors in pipeline development
  • Technological advances: Improving pipeline efficiency and safety
  • Regional energy security: Safeguarding gas supplies for the wider region, including via the Southern Gas Corridor
  • Long-term sustainability: Balancing infrastructure investments with the global shift toward cleaner energy sources
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break and Networking
15:00 - 16:00
Electricity Generation and Grid Infrastructure Development: Powering Tomorrow’s World
Speakers
Samir Akhundov
Chairman of the Board, Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA)

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  • Enhancing grid resilience and developing power infrastructure to support clean energy
  • Fostering cross-border electricity trade for a resilient and flexible energy network
  • Leveraging smart grid technology for grid stability and efficiency
  • Energy Storage and Batteries: The Backbone of Green Energy Reliability
  • Addressing cybersecurity threats in power infrastructure
16:00
End of the Forum

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