BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. On 1–2 June, the Baku Energy Forum, recognised as the leading strategic platform for energy dialogue within Baku Energy Week, commenced at the Baku Convention Centre, Trend reports.
Forum brings together key industry stakeholders, leading international experts, representatives of international organisations, government officials, investors, and business leaders, serving as an important platform for discussions on the future development of the global energy sector.
The Baku Energy Forum is supported by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) acts as the General Partner. The event is also supported by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In his welcome message to participants of Baku Energy Week 2026, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais highlighted the significance of the Forum.
The Forum is attended by representatives of relevant state institutions, senior executives of major energy companies, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Azerbaijan. This year’s edition once again welcomes a distinguished line-up of high-level participants.
Held at the Baku Convention Centre, the Forum has brought together more than 600 delegates. Participants represent Azerbaijan as well as Germany, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, China, Estonia, France, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Japan, and many other countries. The programme features nearly 60 speakers.
On the first day of the Forum, the Ministerial Plenary Session entitled “International Cooperation for a Resilient and Diversified Energy Future” was held under the chairmanship of Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Forum also features the session “Leadership Perspectives on Energy Transition and Future Strategies”, with Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, delivering the keynote address.
The growing role of the Baku Energy Forum on the international energy agenda and the high level of confidence it enjoys have once again led major international organisations and governmental institutions to choose the Forum as the venue for their dedicated events and sessions. This further reinforces the Forum’s role as a key platform for global energy dialogue, regional cooperation, and the discussion of strategic initiatives.
The Forum agenda is extensive and diverse, featuring high-level meetings, project presentations, special sessions, and side events. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is hosting its Investment Forum, one of the principal platforms for discussing financing opportunities for energy projects across the region. The programme also includes the session “Ministerial Dialogue on Promoting Renewables-Driven Energy Transition in Central Asia”, alongside discussions focused on capacity building.
In addition, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan is organising the session “Energy Efficiency & ESCO Investment Platform: Bridging Global ESCO Expertise with Azerbaijan’s Large Energy Consumers”, while the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Centre is hosting the session “Clean Energy Innovation and Regional Cooperation: Scaling Solutions for a Sustainable Future”.
Notably, the 1st Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of D-8 Member States is being held on the first day of the Forum.
This year’s Forum is taking place under a broad and multifaceted agenda covering key challenges and opportunities shaping the global energy landscape. Detailed information about the Forum programme is available on the official website: https://bakuenergyforum.az/en/forum-programme
Alongside the main programme, bilateral business meetings (B2B and B2G) are being organised, providing dedicated networking opportunities for representatives of government institutions and international companies.
