Baku, Azerbaijan – February 25, 2026 – Global CEO Summit 2026 was successfully organized by the Azerbaijan HR Institute and CEO Club Azerbaijan at the iconic Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers. The Summit was held with the Main Partnership of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform, and the Gold Sponsorship of Smart Solutions Group.
Bringing together the most influential CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and C-level executives, the Summit served as a strategic platform for dialogue, innovation, and leadership excellence.
Emil Huseynov, Founder and Director of the Azerbaijan HR Institute, emphasized that the Summit was organized under the motto “Leading Change Together”, contributing to the development of Azerbaijan’s business environment and corporate governance framework. The initiative aligns with the national development agenda outlined in the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, dated February 2, 2021 – “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” – particularly the priority of building a stable, growing, and competitive economy.
Throughout the event, distinguished moderators and speakers addressed key topics shaping the future of leadership and management, including:
• Global trends in management
• The new era of CEO leadership
• AI and human-centered leadership
A highlight of the Summit was the exclusive masterclass titled “Leading Change Management: Strategies for a Future-Ready Organization”, delivered by Berna Öztinaz, President of the European Association for People Management.
The Summit concluded with the prestigious CEO Excellence Award Ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in leadership and corporate excellence.
The Azerbaijan HR Institute continues to demonstrate strong leadership in organizing high-impact international events. Previous successfully delivered platforms include the Baku International CEO Summit 2022, Global HR Summit 2023, World HR Summit 2024, COP29 Human Capital Forum, and Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit 2025.
