Baku to Host First ITS Baku Innovation Expo in 2026
The inaugural ITS Baku 2026 innovation exhibition will bring together more than 350 companies from around 20 countries in Azerbaijan this November.
Baku is set to host its first ITS Baku Innovation Expo in 2026.
The Baku Expo Center will be the venue for the inaugural Baku International Innovation Trade Show (ITS Baku 2026), scheduled from November 26 to November 28, 2026. Organizers anticipate participation from over 350 companies representing approximately 20 nations.
The exhibition will serve as a gathering point for high-tech industry representatives to display advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, green technologies, and additive manufacturing.
As stated by the organizers, the primary goal of ITS Baku 2026 is to offer a venue for exhibiting cutting-edge technological solutions, fostering collaboration across various sectors, and forging partnerships throughout the innovation lifecycle—from nascent startups and scientific inquiry to industrial deployment and global market penetration.
The agenda will feature panel discussions with international specialists, presentations of groundbreaking projects, pitch sessions for startups, business-to-business meetings, and demonstration areas where companies can exhibit their technologies to prospective partners and investors.
Each day of the exhibition will be dedicated to a distinct theme. November 26 will concentrate on "Business and Industry Synergy." Digital healthcare and biotechnology will be the central themes on November 27, while education, sustainable development, and investment will be emphasized on November 28.
The organizers envision ITS Baku 2026 evolving into an international hub for businesses, startups, and investors from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, thereby facilitating the formation of enduring technology partnerships and broadening international collaboration.
This exhibition is considered a crucial stride in cultivating Azerbaijan's innovation ecosystem.
Organizers project that the event will contribute to attracting foreign direct investment into the nation's IT sector, enhancing local companies' access to advanced technologies and international partnerships, and solidifying Azerbaijan's standing as a prominent technology hub in the region.