On 6 November, the second training and discussion session for journalists, dedicated to “Scientific Reforms and Innovation”, was held at SABAH.city within the framework of the project “Supporting the Enhancement of Media Literacy in Science and Education”. The project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and organized by the Azerbaijan Journalists Network Public Union.

At the beginning of the session, Ayaz Mirzayev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Journalists Network Public Union, introduced the project's objectives and highlighted the importance of professional media coverage of developments and reforms in science and education. Iltifat Ibrahimov, Head of the Department for Work with Scientific Institutions at the State Agency for Science and Higher Education under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered a presentation on scientific reforms in the country, the development of the innovation ecosystem, modern technologies and international practices.

Nurjan Bakhshiyeva, Deputy CEO of SABAH.city, then presented the activities and opportunities of Azerbaijan's next-generation innovation cluster. She highlighted how SABAH.city brings together startups, incubators and accelerators, venture capital funds, research centres, technology companies and universities within a unified innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, government and business.

The session continued in an interactive format, with media representatives asking questions and exchanging views on the topics discussed. The project aimed to strengthen journalists' knowledge and skills and support more comprehensive and professional media coverage of developments in science and education.