JCC Azerbaijan Business Roundtable

“Key Takeaways from COP 29:  The Road Ahead for Swiss – Azerbaijani Cooperation in Climate Action” 
Monday April 7, 2025  15:30-18:30

Organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus (JCC) Azerbaijan Chapter in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG)
Venue: CCIG, Boulevard du Théâtre 4, Geneva, Switzerland

PROGRAM

14:45  Registration

15:30  Introduction
Dorit Sallis, Managing Director, Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus (JCC)

Moderator: Leyla Baghirzade, Head, Azerbaijan Chapter, Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus (JCC)

15:35    Welcome Statements
Vincent Subilia, Director General, Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG)
H.E. Mr. Fuad Isgandarov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Swiss Confederation

15:50    SMEs for a Greener Future: Azerbaijan’s Global Climate Initiative
The place of green growth and innovation in Azerbaijan’s strategic development plan for the next decade.

16:10    Leading the Drive to Go Green in Azerbaijan
SOCAR is working towards a green economy through the decarbonizing of oil and gas operations, solar and wind energy projects and international collaborations to harness innovative technologies and achieve net-Zero emissions target.
Julie Noller, Carbon Trader, SOCAR Trading

16:30   Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Swiss – Azerbaijani Collaboration in the Renewable Energy Sector
PANELISTS
Igor Almazov, Key Account Manager, Business Development, Hitachi Energy
Bridging power generation and renewable energy sources through sustainable and secure power transmission and distribution.
Matthias Grapow, Head Business Development, MAN Energy Solutions
Decarbonizing the oil and gas industry and beyond through hydrogen power solutions, carbon capture and heat pumps.
Igor Basanskyi, Business Development, ITERA
Using digital technologies and leveraging data to implement renewable energy solutions.
Fizza Qurbanova, Regional Director, Swiss Approval Azerbaijan
Providing inspection, evaluation and certification of green standards in industrial processes.

17:30 Networking Reception

18:30 End of Event

REGISTRATION
To participate in this event it is mandatory to register by filling out the form on this page.
JCC Members – Free
CCIG Members – Free
Non-Members – CHF 60. Payment can be made when you register.

If you register and do not come you will be charged a no-show fee. You are welcome to send a replacement at no additional cost.