Forum Programme

The programme sponsored by
1st Day
1 June, Thursday
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING REMARK
Welcome Address
Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
09:10 -10:30
PLENARY PANEL: NEW ENERGY ORDER IN THE TRANSITION PERIOD
Moderator
Matthew Bryza, Board Member Jamestown Foundation
Chairman and keynote speaker
Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Speakers
Mr. Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Minister of Energy Romania
Cristina Lobillo Borrero, Head of Energy Policy – Directorate-General for Energy European Commission
  • Global energy architecture and global energy security.
  • Role of Azerbaijan's energy sector in the energy security and energy balance of Europe.
  • International cooperation in the development of the energy sector.
  • Expanding energy partnership: how much supply can be secured?
  • Cross-border cooperation to create new perspectives and partnerships.
  • Defining Europe's post-crisis energy future.
  • How are rising gas prices and a new attitude towards energy security changing the outlook for natural gas.
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:00 - 12:30
CEO ROUNDTABLE: DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR NEW GLOBAL ENERGY ORDER
Keynote Speaker
Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)
Speakers
Mr. Gary Jones, Regional president (Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye) BP
Uwe Fip, Senior Vice-President Uniper
Representative (TotalEnergies),
Pattabi Seshadri, Managing Director & Senior Partner; Global Leader, Energy Practice, Boston Consulting Group
Representative (ANSALDO ENERGIA),
  • How energy security issues, low carbon transition and global geopolitics affect the strategic development of energy companies?
  • Reshaping the global energy system: How should companies deal with the uncertainty of the energy crisis and plan?
  • Global energy transition process: Ensuring energy balance and transition to renewable energy sources.
  • How to accelerate the energy transition in the face of the energy crisis?
  • Changing energy balance and diversifying energy sources.
  • How are security of supply issues changing trends in fossil fuel investment.
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
13:30 - 14:30
NEW GAS MARKET STRUCTURE: PRODUCERS, TRANSPORTERS AND CONSUMERS DIALOGUE
Chairman and keynote speaker
Vitaly Beylerbeyov, Deputy Vice-president SOCAR
Speakers
Babek Huseynov, Adviser to President SOCAR
Representative(TAP),
Representative (TotalEnergies),
Representative(SNAM),
Togrul Kocharli, SOCAR Trading
  • Roadmaps for distribution of energy resources in the world market.
  • International cooperation on investment projects.
14:30 - 15:30
RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL OF THE CASPIAN REGION
Chairman and keynote speaker
Afgan Isayev, General Director "Southern Gas Corridor" CJSC
Speakers
Mr. Bart Boesmans, Chief Technical Officer ACWA Power
Representative (Masdar),
  • Renewable energy sources and projects as part of energy security.
  • Opportunities for the use of renewable energy sources in the countries of the Caspian region.
  • Development of renewable energy infrastructure: Roadmaps and development plans.
  • Offshore and onshore potential of the Caspian Sea as sources of renewable energy.
  • Green energy projects implementation. Export of energy resources from Azerbaijan.
15:30 - 16:00
COFFEE AND NETWORKING
16:00 - 17:00
SAFETY AND ESG AS PART OF A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Chairman and keynote speaker
Yashar Latifov, Vice-President SOCAR
Speakers
Representative (Uniper),
  • Overview of current challenges facing the energy sector in terms of safety and sustainability.
  • Industrial and environmental safety as part of the company's sustainable development strategy.
  • The role of technology and importance of education and training of employees for enhancing security in the energy sector.
  • Best practices and international experience in security risk management in energy companies.
17:00 - 17:30
COFFE AND NETWORKING
17:30 - 18:30
THE ROLE OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN A SUCCESSFUL ENERGY TRANSITION
Chairman and keynote speaker
Khalik Mammadov, Vice-President SOCAR
  • Cooperation between energy companies and educational institutions in the preparation of young professionals to meet the latest industry requirements.
  • Retraining energy industry employees to ensure a successful energy transition.
  • Reviewing innovative staff training methods (VR, AI).
  • Initiatives, partnership programs and implemented programs.
18:30
END OF DAY ONE
19:00
OFFICIAL FORUM OPENING RECEPTION
2nd Day
2 June, Friday
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 - 10:05
OPENING REMARK
10:05 - 11:00
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CASPIAN REGION
Chairman and keynote speaker
Khoshbakht Yusifzade, First Vice-President SOCAR
Speakers
Asif Zeynalov, CEO GL LLC
Nils Telnes, Country Manager, Azerbaijan Vice President, Exploration and Production Equinor Absheron
Representative (TotalEnergies),
  • Will high energy prices contribute toward new investments in exploration and production?
  • Industry trends and prospects for new exploration and production projects in the Caspian Sea and onshore.
  • Analysing status of ongoing projects and plans for further development (ACG, Shah Deniz, Umid, etc.).
11:00 - 11:30
COFFEE AND NETWORKING 
11:30 - 12:40
GAS DIALOGUE: THE ROLE OF GAS SUPPLY DURING THE ENERGY CRISIS
Chairman and keynote speaker
Elshad Nassirov, Vice-President SOCAR
Expert
Prof. Brenda Shaffer, Expert for politics and energy in the Caspian region
Speakers
Representative (Uniper),
  • The role of Azerbaijan in ensuring the energy security of Europe.
  • What volumes can Azerbaijan provide in the face of volatility in energy prices and global increased demand for energy.
  • Can Azerbaijan become a transport route to Europe?
  • What volumes of gas transportation is Turkey's infrastructure ready for?
  • Transportation and storage of gas: Prospects for modernisation and potential of the existing and planned gas infrastructure.
  • Ensuring the safety of pipelines and infrastructure.
12:40 - 13:40
LUNCH AND NETWORKING 
13:40 - 14:30
ENERGY TRADING
Chairman and keynote speaker
Maryam Almaszade, Executive Director SOCAR Trading
  • How does geopolitics redirect trade flows and redefine relationships?
  • How would energy trade flows change if countries bypass Russian energy products, and what would be the consequences?
  • Evolution of gas trading schemes and international payments for energy resources.
  • What are the risks and opportunities for traders?
14:30 - 15:00
COFFEE AND NETWORKING 
15:00 - 16:00
INDUSTRY 4.0 AND CYBER SECURITY IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
Chairman and keynote speaker
Murad Abdullayev, Adviser to President SOCAR
  • Implementation of modern technological solutions: Business cases and success stories.
  • Implementation of innovative solutions based at the intersection of various industries (Big Data, IoT, AI, Data Analytics).
  • Case studies  of business transformation and application of Industry 4.0 in energy projects.
16:00 - 17:00
ZERO EMISSION AND GREEN HYDROGEN
Speakers
Afgan Isayev, General Director "Southern Gas Corridor" CJSC
Andrea Lovato, Executive Vice President Global Head of Green Hydrogen ACWA Power
  • Latest development trends in the global hydrogen market: Current situation and development prospects.
  • Definition of the role of Azerbaijan in the development of hydrogen.
  • Overcoming the challenges associated with transport and storage of hydrogen: The latest technological solutions.
17:00 - 17:30
CLOSING REMARK
17:30

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