On October 26, SABAH.city hosted the international event “GEC+Baku: Creative Industries” under the slogan “Entrepreneurs: Diplomats of a Connected World,” as part of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. The event focused on the role of entrepreneurship in strengthening international cooperation and intercultural dialogue.

Organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network in cooperation with the Ministries of Economy and Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the event brought together representatives from government, business, and the creative industries for three panel sessions. During the opening ceremony, Nihat Majidov, Chief Executive Officer of SABAH.city, delivered a speech in which he highlighted the significance of the event and the importance of entrepreneurship and international collaboration. Deputy Minister of Culture Saadat Yusifova and other speakers also emphasized the importance of cultural and creative industries and their contribution to economic diversification.

The first panel session, titled “Policy That Travels: Governmental Panel,” addressed policy and regulatory barriers affecting entrepreneurs’ cross-border activities, as well as government-led solutions and their effectiveness. Rahim Bayramli, Chief Executive Officer of SABAH.HUB, participated in the session alongside other panelists. The discussion also covered successful policy practices in different countries, approaches to promoting effective solutions, and opportunities to strengthen international cooperation.

The event provided a platform for discussing the role of entrepreneurship and creative industries in fostering cross-border partnerships, supporting economic diversification, and strengthening connections between countries and cultures.