Evening Reception
(Elite Events Hall) *only for exhibitors, invited guests, and organisers *buses will depart from Baku Expo Center to Elite Events Hall at 19:15 and from Elite Events Hall to Azadliq Square at 21:45
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
5th Agribusiness Development Forum
(Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard)
10:00 - 19:00
Exhibition Working Hours
10:00 - 19:00
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
10:00 - 19:00
Retail Meeting Centre
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4) *only for InterFood Azerbaijan 2026 exhibitors and invited companies
10:15 - 10:20
Performance by the Indonesian Pavilion: Traditional Tari Indang Dance
10:30 - 13:00
Conference:
Contemporary Agricultural Cooperation as a Foundation of Sustainable Development and Guarantor for Food Security
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:30 - 11:00
Panel Discussion 1:
Food Security in the Context of Climate, Economic, and Security Challenges: Differences and Similarities of Regional Perspectives
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Azad Jafarli Chief of Staff,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azad Jafarli
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Chief of Staff
Speakers
Majnun Mammadov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Majnun Mammadov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Minister
Ibrahim Yumakli Minister,Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye
Ibrahim Yumakli
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye Minister
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Minister
David Songulashvili Minister,Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
David Songulashvili
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Minister
11:00 - 11:30
Panel Discussion 2:
The Role of Logistics in Interaction of Agri-Food Systems: Routes, Corridors, and their Security Leading to the Welfare of Nations
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Elgun Mahammadalizade Chairman of the Board,"Agro Procurement and Supply" OJSC
Elgun Mahammadalizade
"Agro Procurement and Supply" OJSC Chairman of the Board
Speakers
Samir Mammadov Deputy Minister,Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Samir Mammadov
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan Deputy Minister
Valeh Alasgarov Chairman of the Board,Authorized Body of the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ)
Valeh Alasgarov
Authorized Body of the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ) Chairman of the Board
Berik Aryn Director General,Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
Berik Aryn
Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS) Director General
Sonia Toro Executive Director,EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce
Sonia Toro
EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Zoltan Bujdoso Vice-Rector,Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
Zoltan Bujdoso
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) Vice-Rector
11:00 - 12:00
Chefs’ Tour of the Exhibition
11:30 - 12:00
Panel Discussion 3:
Stable and Sustainable Functioning of Agri-Food Systems Across the Regions Amid Economic Fluctuations in the World
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Rashad Huseynov Director,Agricultural Research Center
Rashad Huseynov
Agricultural Research Center Director
Speakers
Tahir Rzayev Chairman of the Agrarian Policy Committee,Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Tahir Rzayev
Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan Chairman of the Agrarian Policy Committee
Sergiu Gherciu Secretary General,Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova
Sergiu Gherciu
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova Secretary General
Peter Sachse Vice President,Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Peter Sachse
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Vice President
Amany Asfour President,Africa Business Council
Amany Asfour
Africa Business Council President
László Örlős Operations Director,OTS Drought Prevention Institute
László Örlős
OTS Drought Prevention Institute Operations Director
12:00 - 12:10
Official Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and John Deere Walldorf International GmbH
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Majnun Mammadov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Majnun Mammadov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Minister
Peter Sachse Vice President,Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Peter Sachse
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Vice President
12:10 - 12:20
Official Signing Ceremony of the Statute of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Majnun Mammadov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Majnun Mammadov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Minister
12:20 - 12:30
Official Signing Ceremony of the Statute of the Islamic Organisation for Food Security (IOFS)
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Minister
15:00 - 15:45
Panel Discussion:
Agrarian Ecosystem and Artificial Intelligence in Regions: Challenges, Solutions, and Real Opportunities for Startups
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Nigar Khidirova Senior Specialist, Technology Transfer and Innovation Department,Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Nigar Khidirova
Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture Senior Specialist, Technology Transfer and Innovation Department
Speakers
Elkhan Shukurov Project Manager, Startup Ecosystem Support Department,Innovation and Digital Development Agency
Elkhan Shukurov
Innovation and Digital Development Agency Project Manager, Startup Ecosystem Support Department
Alya Abbaszade Executive Director,SABAH.angels Investors Club
Alya Abbaszade
SABAH.angels Investors Club Executive Director
Vusal Suleymanli Director of the Technopark,Baku Engineering University
Vusal Suleymanli
Baku Engineering University Director of the Technopark
Elvin Agayev Director of the Innovation Center,Azerbaijan State Agrarian University
Elvin Agayev
Azerbaijan State Agrarian University Director of the Innovation Center
Ulkar Abdiyeva Researcher,National Aviation Academy
Ulkar Abdiyeva
National Aviation Academy Researcher
Gumru Huseynova Head of Laboratory,Baku State University
Gumru Huseynova
Baku State University Head of Laboratory
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Exhibition of Chocolate Art Installations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Gold Shah 2026 - International Culinary Championship
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
10:00 - 17:00
Farmers’ Tour of the Exhibition
10:00 - 14:00
"AGROSCIENCE" Forum
(ADA University)
10:00 - 16:00
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:00 - 10:30
Official Opening of the II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Welcome Address
Majnun Mammadov Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Majnun Mammadov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Minister
Goshgar Tahmazli Chairman,Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Goshgar Tahmazli
Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan Chairman
Rafail Guliyev Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of Nakhchivan AR
Rafail Guliyev
Ministry of Agriculture of Nakhchivan AR Minister
Zafar Gurbanov Rector,Azerbaijan State Agricultural University
Zafar Gurbanov
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University Rector
Anar Jafarov Director,Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture
Anar Jafarov
Agrarian Innovation Center of the Ministry of Agriculture Director
10:30 - 10:45
Awarding Ceremony for Farmers in Various Categories
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
10:30 - 11:00
Food & Agro Talks
Development of Agribusiness and Support Programs in Azerbaijan: From Small Farms to Large Agro-Corporations
(Baku Expo Center, pavilion №4)
Moderator
Ziya Hajili Secretary General,National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK)
Ziya Hajili
National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK) Secretary General
Speakers
Ilham Abdullayev Business Development Director,Azersun Holding
Elnur Musayev Deputy Chairman,Agrarian Credit and Development Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Elnur Musayev
Agrarian Credit and Development Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Deputy Chairman
10:45 - 11:30
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
Panel Discussion 1:
Crop Farming, Plant Production and Floriculture: Modern Challenges and Innovative Approaches in the Agricultural Sector
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Parviz Yusifov Advisor to the Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Parviz Yusifov
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Advisor to the Minister
Speakers
Seymur Safarli Deputy Minister,Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Seymur Safarli
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Deputy Minister
Sergei Kurenev Chairman of the Board,"Agrofoodinvestments" LLC
Sergei Kurenev
"Agrofoodinvestments" LLC Chairman of the Board
Ali Sadygzade Director,"Absheron Olive Garden" LLC
Ali Sadygzade
"Absheron Olive Garden" LLC Director
Tural Alizade CEO,"Prime Cotton" LLC
Tural Alizade
"Prime Cotton" LLC CEO
Isgandar Gurbanov Director,"Grow Group Azerbaijan" LLC
Fuad Nasirov Deputy Head, Operation of Melioration and Irrigation Systems Department,Regional Water Melioration Service PJSC
Fuad Nasirov
Regional Water Melioration Service PJSC Deputy Head, Operation of Melioration and Irrigation Systems Department
Etibar Abbasov Astara State Agrarian Development Center,Director
Etibar Abbasov
Director Astara State Agrarian Development Center
Pertev Algan CEO Advisor,Gilan Pivot LLC
Pertev Algan
Gilan Pivot LLC CEO Advisor
11:45 - 12:45
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
Panel Discussion 2:
Development of Livestock, Fisheries and Poultry Sectors: Experience, Innovation and Future Opportunities
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
II International Forum of Agronomists within the Framework of Public–Private Partnership
Panel Discussion 3:
Current Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Medicine
(Baku Expo Center, foyer, presentation zone)
Moderator
Anar Azimov Head of the International Relations Department,Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Anar Azimov
Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan Head of the International Relations Department
Speakers
Shahin Mammadov Director,Artificial Insemination Center
Shahin Mammadov
Artificial Insemination Center Director
Yusif Ibrahimov Acting Head,Animal Health and Veterinary Services Center of the Agrarian Services Agency
Yusif Ibrahimov
Animal Health and Veterinary Services Center of the Agrarian Services Agency Acting Head
Ramin Balakishiyev Production Manager,"Gabala Agropark" LLC
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