Bir, the Caucasus’ first fully integrated digital ecosystem,
brought together more than 1 000 young people at
Azerbaijan’s first student-technology festival, “Spark
’26”. The festival was attended by students, master's
degree students, and graduates studying in the fields of
technology, data, and artificial intelligence.


Built to bridge the gap between campus and career, the event
gave attendees specializing in tech, data, and AI a direct line to
industry insiders, giving them a real-world look at the sector and
a clearer vision for their career paths. Beyond exploring what the
Bir ecosystem has to offer, participants dove into expert takes and
hands-on insights on hot-button topics like “The
application of artificial intelligence and data in a real business
environment” and “The future of technology and the
impact of artificial intelligence on professions”.


The lineup featured high-energy keynotes and interactive Q&A
sessions led by Bir ecosystem heavyweights Aygun Musayeva,
Maksim Evdokimov, Bugha Shen, and Fariz Latifov. Beyond
the tech talks, the day was packed with interactive vibes and
networking opportunities to help attendees vibe, connect, and build
new connections throughout the day.


Sharing his thoughts on the project on his social media account,
Farid Huseynov, Head of the Bir ecosystem,
emphasized the goal for "Spark" to grow year after year and
transform into a platform where more young people begin their
success story: “Building the future isn't just about
dropping new tech. It’s about backing the youth who breathe life
into it. That’s why we launched Spark ’26, our very first student
tech festival. Experiencing the vibrant energy of over 1 000 young
minds and witnessing their absolute hunger to learn was incredible.
It proved one thing: we have a powerhouse generation ready to drive
our country’s tech potential forward.”







Designed by Bir, “Spark’26” is aimed to scale into an
annual go-to movement for the country’s tech scene.


Bir is the Caucasus’ first fully integrated digital ecosystem
that fundamentally changes the daily service usage behaviors of
individual and corporate customers in Azerbaijan. Bringing together
the country's leading brands – the Birbank digital mobile banking
app, the Birmarket e-commerce platform, Milliön payment terminals,
and the m10 digital wallet – the ecosystem launched in 2025
currently serves over 5 million customers. Thanks to broad
infrastructure capabilities, as well as strategic partnerships
established with Trendyol Azerbaijan and BakıKart, Bir lays the
foundation for Azerbaijan's first and largest digital
ecosystem.


Read more: bir.az