INMerge Innovation Summit 2025

29-30 September 2025 | Baku Convention Center | Baku, AzerbaijanINMerge Innovation SummitExplore groundbreaking ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and gain insights from global experts.

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The Region’s Leading Innovation Summit

UNLOCK INNOVATION INSIGHTS
Explore the forefront of corporate innovation at INMerge. Gain valuable insights from global experts, fostering a dynamic environment for discussions on cutting-edge innovations. Acquire knowledge that empowers you to make a difference in your organization and industry.
CULTIVATE CROSS-REGIONAL INNOVATION
INMerge is a gateway to a multinational innovation hub, connecting speakers, investors, and collaborators from +50+ countries spanning Caucasus, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and MENA. Immerse yourself in a multi-regional dialogue featuring diverse perspectives, engage with international investors seeking opportunities in vibrant landscapes, and join geographical boundaries.
DISCOVER INDUSTRY-SHAPING STARTUPS
Connect with startups offering solutions that can bring commercial and strategic value to your organization. INMerge presents an exclusive opportunity to meet innovators, explore partnerships, and integrate groundbreaking technologies into your business strategy. Seize the chance to engage with investors, gaining insights for your potential ventures.

What’s Next for INMerge in 2025?

4 355+

Attendees

144+

speakers

96+

startups

Saalim Chowdhury
Techstars Managing Director | Angel Investor
"INMerge is an incredible learning and connecting event. It enabled me to connect much deeper with the regions and identify some great new investment opportunities."
Dr. David R. Hardoon
Chief Executive Officer at Aboitiz Data Innovation | Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Union Bank of the Philippines
"Innovation transcends borders, fostering collaboration and connectivity on a global scale. INMerge Innovation Summit served as a platform for visionaries and thought leaders to exchange knowledge and inspire action for the future landscape of emerging technologies."
Steve Wozniak
Apple Co-Founder | Inventor
"It was my honor and privilege to speak at the INMerge Innovation Summit in Baku. I really enjoyed the opportunity to visit Azerbaijan, see all of the amazing developments occurring there and to participate in a world-class Summit. It was an experience I will never forget.”
Chris Barton
Founder of Shazam
"INMerge Innovation Summit was a highlight for me because of the incredible energy, passion, and exchange of ideas from so many innovators in one place."
Lisa Bodell
CEO of FutureThink
"INMerge isn't just an event; it's a place to experience the heartbeat of innovation and be inspired by visionaries and their work. The sessions offer unparalleled insights, with the ability to network with global thought leaders that help propel your business success. I was thrilled to be a part of such a forward-thinking event."
Gea Smith
Director at Google Cloud
"INMerge was an amazing opportunity to network and to discuss with leaders and peers from around the world our different yet complementary strategies on how to grow and innovate in the Telecom industry. Can't wait to go back!"
Rika Nakazawa
Global Innovation and Sustainability Leader | CRN "Women Power 70" List
“INMerge was a cornucopia of energy, innovation, possibilities, and activation of ideas - from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. A remarkable forum for ever more remarkable needs of a global community.”
Ayumi Moore Aoki
Founder and CEO Women in Tech® Global | 40 Women Forbes 2023 | Forbes Business Council
"The organization of the INMerge Summit was impeccable, creating an environment that was both professional and welcoming. The dedication to creating a diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem resonated deeply with my mission at Women in Tech Global, making the summit an incredibly fulfilling experience."
Dr. Ansar Kassim
Head of Analytics at Verizon | 2022 North America Analytics Leader of the Year
"It's always a pleasure to be part of a community that is so passionately dedicated to learning, and the INMerge Summit epitomized this spirit. The experience was a vivid reminder of the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of Azerbaijan in the realm of technology and innovation."
Julia Lee, Ph.D.
Harvard Professor | NASA Fellow at MIT
"INMerge was invigorating! It was an honor to have been invited to be a part of this group of disruptive innovators, change makers and visionaries who have revolutionized global markets ... The PASHA team is to be commended for creating such a powerful program and bringing together such a tour-de-force lineup of speakers."
Christina Doros
Vice President Regional Manager Central Asia and Azerbaijan at Visa
Speaking at INMerge, one of the region’s largest innovation summits, and getting energized to think bigger and achieve more was a true delight. The synergy of industry leaders and experts brought together to discuss the hottest technological trends gave us numerous valuable insights about the digital future."
Saalim Chowdhury
Techstars Managing Director | Angel Investor
"INMerge is an incredible learning and connecting event. It enabled me to connect much deeper with the regions and identify some great new investment opportunities."
Dr. David R. Hardoon
Chief Executive Officer at Aboitiz Data Innovation | Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Union Bank of the Philippines
"Innovation transcends borders, fostering collaboration and connectivity on a global scale. INMerge Innovation Summit served as a platform for visionaries and thought leaders to exchange knowledge and inspire action for the future landscape of emerging technologies."
Steve Wozniak
Apple Co-Founder | Inventor
"It was my honor and privilege to speak at the INMerge Innovation Summit in Baku. I really enjoyed the opportunity to visit Azerbaijan, see all of the amazing developments occurring there and to participate in a world-class Summit. It was an experience I will never forget.”
Chris Barton
Founder of Shazam
"INMerge Innovation Summit was a highlight for me because of the incredible energy, passion, and exchange of ideas from so many innovators in one place."

INSpeakers 2024

- Bekzhan
  Pirmatov
  CEO
  ForteBank
- Deepti
  Pahwa
  Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Founding Partner, LISA
  Bern school of Applied Sciences
- Cheibanny
  Nagi
  IT Director
  Silknet
- Roman
  Lavrentyev
  COO
  Uzum
- Sean
  Carney
  Former CDO | Founder I C-Suite Advisor
  Philips
- Mikael
  Grape
  Director of Regulatory Affairs
  Ooredoo Group
- Renat
  Bekturov
  Governor
  AIFC
- Nariman
  Mukushev
  Deputy CEO
  Halyk Bank
- Ahmet
  Kayhan
  Head of International
  DGPAYS Group
- Roberto
  Croci
  Director of Value Creation & Transformation
  Public Investment Fund
- Marta
  Echarri
  Fintech Expert
- Sergey
  Shcherbinin
  CEO
  Faust Consulting
- Bahruz
  Naghiyev
  Deputy CEO
  PASHA Bank OJSC
- Arif
  Babayev
  Co-Founder
  DNA Payments Group
- Timo
  Dreger
  Managing Director
  DR-WALTER Insurance
- Maria
  Ivanova
  Co-founder and CMO
  Gingo Partners
- Steve
  Chen
  Co-Founder & Former CTO
  YouTube
- Vladimir
  Pravdivy
  Ex-CEO
  Avito
- Linda
  Hill
  Professor of Business Administration
  Harvard Business School
- Zev
  Siegl
  Co-Founder
  Starbucks
- Werner
  Vogels
  Vice President and CTO
  Amazon
- Rashad
  Nabiyev
  Minister of Digital Development and Transport
  Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan
- Uri
  Levine
  Founder
  Waze
- Tair
  Ismailov
  Strategic Engagement Director
  GSMA
- Ilya
  Strebulaev
  Professor | Founder of Venture Capital Initiative
  Stanford University
- Sam
  Everington
  CEO
  Engine by Starling Bank
- Jalal
  Gasimov
  CEO
  PASHA Holding
- Shivam
  Kishore
  Global Council
  Well Being Economic Alliance
- Farid
  Mammadov
  Deputy CEO
  PASHA Holding
- Jeff
  Wallace
  Founder
  Silicon Valley in Your Pocket
- Farid
  Huseynov
  CEO
  Kapital Bank OJSC
- Klaus
  Mueller
  CEO
  Bakcell
- Fariz
  T. Jafarov
  Executive Director
  C4IR Azerbaijan
- Vladimir
  Vulic
  President
  Digitalizuj.Me.
- Mikayil
  Jabbarov
  Minister of Economу of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  Ministry of Economу of Azerbaijan
- Inara
  Valiyeva
  Ex-Chairperson
  IDDA
- Colin
  Bryar
  Co-Founder | Former Amazon VP
  Working Backwards LLC
- Thayendran
  Naidoo
  Country Lead
  Capta Strategies Africa
- Priit
  Poldoja
  Founder & CEO
  Inbank
- Brett
  King
  CEO & Founder
  The Futurists Network
- Maxim
  Kan
  ex-CCO & ex CMO
  Avito
- Amy
  Peck
  Founder & CEO
  EndeavorXR
- Jumana
  Al Darwish
  Impact Entrepreneur | Web3 Investor
  The Happy Box
- Dario
  Bianchi
  CPI | Ex-CDO MTN Ghana
  Mindvalley
- Paul
  Bennett
  Senior Advisor | Design Leader
  McKinsey & Company
- Julia
  Solovieva
  Head of Innovation Committee
  Korzinka Uzbekistan
- Alfredo
  Coppola
  Co-CEO | Co-Founder, Prospera Women
  US Market Access Center
- Stoyan
  Yankov
  Speaker, Bestselling Author & Podcaster
  Productivity Mastery
- Uliana
  Torkunova
  Founder and CEO
  LetMePark | LetMeCharge
- Melvin
  Chan
  Senior VP | Head of IoT
  Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
- Omid
  Scheybani
  FinTech Leader
  ex-Robinhood
- Rika
  Nakazawa
  Chief Commercial Innovation
  NTT
- Felix
  Hofmann
  Author
  Felix Hofmann Innovation
- Ahmed
  Larouz
  CEO & Founder
  Bridgizz | Globalinux
- Matthew
  C. Smith
  Broadcaster | Author | Athlete
  Startup Buzzword Dictionary
- Johannes
  Hummer
  Regional Head
  Vodafone
- Ahmed
  Yousif
  Co-Founder & CEO
  Vision Innovation
- Triin
  Hertmann
  CEO | Co-Founder
  Grünfin
- Ana
  Nakashidze
  CEO
  AzerTelecom
- Alvaro
  de Nicolas
  Senior Partner
  Revamp Advisors
- Ussal
  Sahbaz
  Managing Partner
  Ussal Consultancy
- Cristobal
  Alonso
  Global CEO & El Patron
  Startup Wise Guys
- Rud
  Pedersen
  CEO
  Korzinka
- Dr.
  Ansar Kassim
  Head of Analytics & Insights | Global Top 100 Leaders in Data & AI
  Verizon
- Bekzhan
  Pirmatov
  CEO
  ForteBank
- Deepti
  Pahwa
  Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Founding Partner, LISA
  Bern school of Applied Sciences
- Cheibanny
  Nagi
  IT Director
  Silknet
- Roman
  Lavrentyev
  COO
  Uzum
- Sean
  Carney
  Former CDO | Founder I C-Suite Advisor
  Philips
- Mikael
  Grape
  Director of Regulatory Affairs
  Ooredoo Group
- Renat
  Bekturov
  Governor
  AIFC
- Nariman
  Mukushev
  Deputy CEO
  Halyk Bank
- Ahmet
  Kayhan
  Head of International
  DGPAYS Group
- Roberto
  Croci
  Director of Value Creation & Transformation
  Public Investment Fund
- Marta
  Echarri
  Fintech Expert
- Sergey
  Shcherbinin
  CEO
  Faust Consulting
- Bahruz
  Naghiyev
  Deputy CEO
  PASHA Bank OJSC
- Arif
  Babayev
  Co-Founder
  DNA Payments Group
- Timo
  Dreger
  Managing Director
  DR-WALTER Insurance
- Maria
  Ivanova
  Co-founder and CMO
  Gingo Partners
- Steve
  Chen
  Co-Founder & Former CTO
  YouTube
- Vladimir
  Pravdivy
  Ex-CEO
  Avito
- Linda
  Hill
  Professor of Business Administration
  Harvard Business School
- Zev
  Siegl
  Co-Founder
  Starbucks
- Werner
  Vogels
  Vice President and CTO
  Amazon
- Rashad
  Nabiyev
  Minister of Digital Development and Transport
  Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan
- Uri
  Levine
  Founder
  Waze
- Tair
  Ismailov
  Strategic Engagement Director
  GSMA
- Ilya
  Strebulaev
  Professor | Founder of Venture Capital Initiative
  Stanford University
- Sam
  Everington
  CEO
  Engine by Starling Bank
- Jalal
  Gasimov
  CEO
  PASHA Holding
- Shivam
  Kishore
  Global Council
  Well Being Economic Alliance
- Farid
  Mammadov
  Deputy CEO
  PASHA Holding
- Jeff
  Wallace
  Founder
  Silicon Valley in Your Pocket
- Farid
  Huseynov
  CEO
  Kapital Bank OJSC
- Klaus
  Mueller
  CEO
  Bakcell

Start in Tbilisi, Shine in Baku!

The Region’s Leading Innovation Summit

UNLOCK INNOVATION INSIGHTS

CULTIVATE CROSS-REGIONAL INNOVATION

DISCOVER INDUSTRY-SHAPING STARTUPS

What’s Next for INMerge in 2025?

Saalim Chowdhury

Dr. David R. Hardoon

Steve Wozniak

Chris Barton

Lisa Bodell

Gea Smith

Rika Nakazawa

Ayumi Moore Aoki

Dr. Ansar Kassim

Julia Lee, Ph.D.

Christina Doros

Saalim Chowdhury

Dr. David R. Hardoon

Steve Wozniak

Chris Barton

INSpeakers 2024

BekzhanPirmatov

CEO

ForteBank

DeeptiPahwa

Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Founding Partner, LISA

Bern school of Applied Sciences

CheibannyNagi

IT Director

Silknet

RomanLavrentyev

COO

Uzum

SeanCarney

Former CDO | Founder I C-Suite Advisor

Philips

MikaelGrape

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Ooredoo Group

RenatBekturov

Governor

AIFC

NarimanMukushev

Deputy CEO

Halyk Bank

AhmetKayhan

Head of International

DGPAYS Group

RobertoCroci

Director of Value Creation & Transformation

Public Investment Fund

MartaEcharri

Fintech Expert

SergeyShcherbinin

CEO

Faust Consulting

BahruzNaghiyev

Deputy CEO

PASHA Bank OJSC

ArifBabayev

Co-Founder

DNA Payments Group

TimoDreger

Managing Director

DR-WALTER Insurance

MariaIvanova

Co-founder and CMO

Gingo Partners

SteveChen

Co-Founder & Former CTO

YouTube

VladimirPravdivy

Ex-CEO

Avito

LindaHill

Professor of Business Administration

Harvard Business School

ZevSiegl

Co-Founder

Bekzhan
Pirmatov

Deepti
Pahwa

Cheibanny
Nagi

Roman
Lavrentyev

Sean
Carney

Mikael
Grape

Renat
Bekturov

Nariman
Mukushev

Ahmet
Kayhan

Roberto
Croci

Marta
Echarri

Sergey
Shcherbinin

Bahruz
Naghiyev

Arif
Babayev

Timo
Dreger

Maria
Ivanova

Steve
Chen

Vladimir
Pravdivy

Linda
Hill

Zev
Siegl

Werner
Vogels

Rashad
Nabiyev

Uri
Levine

Tair
Ismailov

Ilya
Strebulaev

Sam
Everington

Jalal
Gasimov

Shivam
Kishore

Farid
Mammadov

Jeff
Wallace

Farid
Huseynov

Klaus
Mueller

Fariz
T. Jafarov

Vladimir
Vulic

Mikayil
Jabbarov

Inara
Valiyeva

Colin
Bryar

Thayendran
Naidoo

Priit
Poldoja

Brett
King

Maxim
Kan

Amy
Peck

Jumana
Al Darwish