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The INMerge Innovation Summit is an annual technology and innovation conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event focuses on startups, investment, and digital transformation in the wider Eurasian region.[1][2]
| INMerge Innovation Summit | |
|---|---|
 INMerge Innovation Summit Logo | |
| Venue | Baku Convention Center |
| Location | Baku |
| Countries | Azerbaijan,Uzbekistan,Kazakhstan |
| Years active | 2021- present |
| Attendance | 5000 |
| Website | https://www.inmerge.az |
History
editThe summit was first held in Baku in 2021 and has taken place annually at the Baku Convention Center.[3] The 2024 edition was held on 10–11 October 2024, followed by the 2025 event on 29–30 September 2025.[4][5] The event is organized by PASHA Holding and supported by local and regional partners.[6]
Format
editThe summit takes place over two days and includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops.[7]Sessions cover themes such as fintech, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, marketing, e-commerce, investment, and industry 4.0.[8] The program also features INBattle, a startup pitch competition involving around 40 companies.[8]
Participation
editThe 2025 edition hosted more than 5,000 participants, 150 speakers, 100 startups, and over 80 venture funds.[2] Participants include startup founders, investors, corporate representatives, and policymakers from Azerbaijan and neighboring countries.[1][9]
Speakers
editSpeakers at the 2025 summit included Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios; Marc Randolph, co-founder and first chief executive officer of Netflix; and Zack Kass, former head of go to market at OpenAI.[10][1] Academic participants included Hal Gregersen of the MIT Leadership Center and Tarun Khanna of Harvard Business School.[11]
Regional Activities
editIn addition to the main event in Baku, INMerge holds regional roadshows and startup events in countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.[12][13] These side events include pitch competitions and networking sessions with local innovation centers.
External Links
editOfficial website – https://www.inmerge.az
References
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- ^ a b "Organized by PASHA Holding, INMerge Innovation Summit wraps up first day in Baku (PHOTO)". Trend.Az. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Baku Convention Center". bakuconventioncenter.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Organized by PASHA Holding, Second day of INMerge Innovation Summit 2025 wraps up with insightful discussions and global perspectives". Trend.Az. 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ ""INMerge" Innovation Summit organized by "PASHA Holding" wraps up". azertag.az. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "InMerge takes center stage as Central Eurasia's innovation epicenter - PASHA Holding". Trend.Az. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Organized by PASHA Holding, INMerge Innovation Summit wraps up first day in Baku (PHOTO)". Trend.Az. 2025-09-29. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ a b "News and Updates". Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Organized by PASHA Holding, Second day of INMerge Innovation Summit 2025 wraps up with insightful discussions and global perspectives". Trend.Az. 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "With the sponsorship of Bir ecosystem, INMerge Innovation Summit successfully concluded". Trend.Az. 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Baku Convention Center". bakuconventioncenter.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "INMerge Innovation Summit | Baku, September 29-30, 2025". www.inmerge.az. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "INMerge Innovation Summit | Baku, September 29-30, 2025". www.inmerge.az. Retrieved 2025-11-19.