BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 14. The Affiliates of
the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group - including the Islamic
Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit
(ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private
Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance
Corporation (ITFC) – in collaboration with the IsDB Group Business
Forum (THIQAH), are pleased to announce the 14th edition
of the Private Sector Forum (PSF 2026), to be held from June 16 to
19, 2026, at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Republic of
Azerbaijan.
Held on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings, the
Forum is organized in close collaboration with the Ministry of
Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Export and Investment
Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO).
Under the theme “Regional Integration for Sustainable
Prosperity”, PSF 2026 aims to reinforce the pivotal role of
the private sector in fostering sustainable economic growth,
enhancing trade and investment flows, and unlocking opportunities
for strategic partnerships across IsDB member countries. At a time
when enhancing regional value chains and economic resilience has
become increasingly important, the Forum will serve as a strategic
platform for key stakeholders to explore new business
opportunities, exchange knowledge, and foster deeper economic
integration among member countries.
PSF 2026 will spotlight emerging opportunities in key sectors
such as infrastructure, energy, technology, healthcare, and
finance, while promoting cross-border investment and trade. Through
high-level dialogues, B2B and B2G meetings, startup engagement, and
knowledge-sharing sessions, the Forum aims to strengthen
public-private collaboration, support entrepreneurship and SMEs,
and promote innovation-driven growth across member economies.
The event is expected to attract over 1,500 participants,
including high-level government officials, Presidents and CEOs of
leading local and international companies, multilateral development
institutions, chambers of commerce and industry, business
associations, investment promotion agencies, investors,
entrepreneurs and financial institutions.
In addition to panel discussions and keynote speeches, PSF 2026
will feature a dedicated exhibition platform where partners can
showcase projects, services, and investment opportunities. The
Forum will also host a startup competition designed to foster
innovation and highlight promising business ideas. Furthermore, or
the fourth time, the event will present the IsDB Group Recognition
Awards, honoring distinguished organizations and individuals for
their contributions to economic development and trade
facilitation.
The forum will welcome prominent speakers, including the Chief
Executive Officers of the IsDB Group Affiliates, notably Dr. Khalid
Khalafalla, CEO of ICIEC and Acting CEO of ICD, and Eng. Adeeb
Yousuf Al Aama, CEO of ITFC. Together with industry leaders and
experts, they will share insights and best practices aimed at
strengthening investment and trade cooperation among IsDB member
countries.
For further details, please visit the event's official website:
www.isdbg-psf.org
