BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 14.
The 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition for the Restoration,
Reconstruction, and Development of Karabakh - "Rebuild Garabagh
2026" - is launching in Baku, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.
The exhibition, held at the Baku Expo Center from October 14
through 16, will address topics such as the restoration of Karabakh
and East Zangezur, modern urban planning, construction
technologies, eco-friendly materials, agricultural machinery,
digital media, education, and industrial cooperation.
By bringing together local and foreign companies, government
agencies, experts, and potential investors, the exhibition aims to
create new opportunities for cooperation regarding the development
of the liberated territories. According to the organizers, the
platform's primary objectives are to attract more enterprises to
the Karabakh restoration process, expand investment opportunities,
and foster collaboration in infrastructure development and the
construction of civil facilities.
The exhibition aims to showcase products, services, and
solutions across sectors such as energy, ecology, information
technology, construction, agriculture, the food industry, mining,
transport, healthcare, security, education, tourism and cultural
heritage, as well as road construction and infrastructure.
Government agencies, representatives
from the architectural sector, and international delegates
attending the opening ceremony
In addition to the official opening ceremony, the program for
the first day of the exhibition includes sessions on the
participation of youth in the restoration of Karabakh, eco-friendly
construction materials, modern construction technologies, and a
presentation of Russian agricultural machinery.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to be attended by Special
Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Lachin district,
Masim Mammadov, Special Representative of the President in Kalbajar
district, Bashir Hajiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Karabakh
Revival Fund, Rahman Hajiyev, Deputy Chairman of the State
Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, Dovlatkhan
Dovlatkhanov, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Architects of
Azerbaijan, Elbay Gasimzade, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Italy to Azerbaijan, Luca Di Gianfrancesco, and
General Director of Iteca Caspian, Farid Mammadov.
These individuals are listed in the event's official program to
deliver welcoming remarks.
Involvement of youth in the development
of Karabakh will be discussed
One of the panel discussions scheduled for the first day of the
exhibition will focus on the topic "Youth in the revival of
Karabakh: Initiatives and Opportunities." The discussion, moderated
by Head of the Fundraising and Communications Department at the
Karabakh Revival Fund, Parvin Baghirova, will feature the
participation of MP Shahin Seyidzade, Deputy Minister of Youth and
Sports Farhad Hajiyev, PASHA Bank’s Human Resources Department
Director Zibeyda Hajiyeva, and Acting Executive Director of the
Youth Foundation Yusif Valiyev.
The panel will serve as a platform for discussing youth
participation in the reconstruction process, support for
initiatives, and opportunities arising across various sectors.
On the same day, the "Karabakh Hackathon 2026" will also take
place as part of the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture." The
hackathon will run throughout the three days of the exhibition.
Eco-friendly
building materials and energy efficiency
will be in the
spotlight
Another session, scheduled for October 14, will focus on
discussions regarding eco-friendly building materials and
energy-saving solutions. The session, moderated by the Secretary
General of the Azerbaijan Construction Materials Manufacturers
Association, Shahana Sari, will highlight the importance of
construction material production, environmental approaches, and
energy-efficient solutions.
Russian agricultural machinery and
equipment will be
presented
The business program for the first day of the exhibition also
includes a presentation of Russian agricultural machinery and
equipment.
Representatives from companies such as Yaroslavich, Melinvest,
Krasnokamsk RMZ, Rostselmash, Rosspechmash, SALSKSELMASH, SmartC,
the St. Petersburg Tractor Plant, and others will participate in
the session.
The event will include Deputy Head of the Department for
Agricultural, Food, and Construction-Road Machinery Manufacturing
at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, Ilya Orsik; Trade
Representative of Russia in Azerbaijan, Adam Khakimov; and Official
Representative of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in
Azerbaijan, Nikita Goncharenko.
The session program creates opportunities for establishing
connections between agricultural machinery manufacturers and
potential buyers and partners.
Digital media and industry-university
collaboration
will be
discussed on the second day
The exhibition will continue on October 15. In addition to
visiting the exhibition, the day's agenda includes bilateral
business meetings, the Karabakh Hackathon 2026, and a series of
panel discussions.
One of the key events of the second day will be a panel
discussion titled "Karabakh truths: the potential and social impact
of digital media."
Moderated by a representative of the Karabakh Revival Fund,
Parvin Baghirova, the discussion will feature MP Hikmat Babaoghlu,
Director of ASAN Radio and TV, Emin Musavi, Head of the Department
for Work with Media Entities and Journalists at the Media and
Broadcasting Council, Natig Mammadli, Head of ASAN AI Hub, Laman
Ibrahimova, and a technology journalist and Board Member of the
Press Council of Azerbaijan, Farid Pardashunas.
The panel will discuss the potential of digital media and its
impact on the dissemination of information regarding Karabakh,
public opinion, and the information landscape.
A session titled "Teaching Industrialization:
University-Industry Cooperation for a Circular Construction
Industry" will also be held on the same day.
Moderated by Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Design and
Architecture at ADA University, Leyla Hasanova, the discussion will
feature professors Gianluca Pocci and Davide Cerati from
Politecnico di Milano and ADA University, CEO of Design Bureau LLC,
architect Fizuli Aliyev, and founder and general manager of
Glasstech LTD, Elshan Suleymanov.
The discussion will focus on cooperation between universities
and the industry, as well as the application of circular economy
approaches in the construction sector.
Modern interior and exterior solutions
will be presented
Another session, to be held on October 15, is titled "The agile
spaces of the future: adapting interiors and exteriors to changing
lifestyles."
The session will focus on topics such as adapting spaces to
evolving needs and exploring architectural and design
solutions.
The day's program also includes a discussion titled "From
reconstruction to sustainable development: the role of education in
the revival of Karabakh." Participants scheduled for this event
include the Head of the Public Relations Department at Garabagh
University, Jamila Ismayilzade, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the
Economic Zones Development Agency, Agil Azizov, and a
representative of the Karabakh Revival Fund, Parvin Baghirova.
The topic provides a platform to discuss the roles of education,
economic activity, and various support mechanisms in the
development of Karabakh.
Third day’s discussions will focus on
architectural policy, cultural heritage, and the future of urban
planning
On October 16, the final day of the exhibition, special
attention will be paid to issues of architecture and urban
planning.
The day's program features a panel discussion on "Architectural
policy and cultural heritage preservation in the context of modern
construction." Following this, a session titled "Architectural
discussions: a new perspective on urban spaces" will be held.
The day's next architectural discussion will focus on the theme
"The future of urban planning in Azerbaijan."
The discussions will cover topics such as shaping the modern
urban environment, architectural approaches, and preserving
cultural heritage.
What sectors will be represented by
products and solutions showcased at the
exhibition?
"Rebuild Garabagh 2026" isn’t limited to panel discussions
alone. According to official information from the organizers, the
exhibition covers a wide range of areas related to the restoration
and development of Karabakh.
These include energy, ecology, information technology,
construction, agriculture, the food industry, mining, transport,
healthcare, security, education, tourism and cultural heritage, as
well as road construction and infrastructure.
Showcasing innovative products, services, and technological
solutions in these sectors, along with establishing new
partnerships between companies, are among the exhibition's key
objectives.
As the official program does not disclose specific product
models or a complete list of all exhibitors, individual... Further
details on the products to be showcased are available from the
organizers.
The exhibition will run for
three days
It will be open to visitors on October 14 from 11:00 to 18:00
(GMT +4), on October 15 from 10:00 to 18:00, and on October 16 from
10:00 to 17:00.
According to the organizers, simultaneous interpretation in
Azerbaijani and English will be provided during the event. Visitor
entry will cease 30 minutes before closing time each day.
Thus, the three-day "Rebuild Garabagh 2026" event will serve not
only as a showcase for construction and infrastructure solutions
related to the restoration of Karabakh but also as an international
platform for the exchange of ideas on urban planning, industry,
education, digital media, and business cooperation.
