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25.11.2025
TALLINN, EBS

International Business Forum: New Business Opportunities in Azerbaijan

The International Business Forum brings together business leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the Central Baltic region to explore the rapidly evolving economic landscape of Azerbaijan. The event aims to strengthen regional partnerships, highlight emerging sectors, and showcase concrete opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation. – Focus on Azerbaijan: New Business Opportunities brings together business leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the Central Baltic region to explore the rapidly evolving economic landscape of Azerbaijan. The event aims to strengthen regional partnerships, highlight emerging sectors, and showcase concrete opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation. The Forum will be moderated by Mike Southon.

TIME AND PLACE

25 November 2025 14.00-17.00 at Estonian Business School, A. Lauteri 3, Tallinn

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agenda

13.30Registration, Coffee and Networking 
14.00Introduction of the day by Moderator
14.05Greeting by Mr Mait Palts, Director General of Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
14.10

Welcome Speeches TBC 

Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 

H.E. Anar Abel Maharramov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Estonia

H.E.  Kirsti Narinen, Ambassador to South Caucasus at MFA Finland

H.E.  Kristīne Našeniece, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Estonia

H.E.  Väino Reinart, Estonian Ambassador in Azerbaijan

14.40Keynote Speech: Business environment in AZ, main Business support organizations, government investment plans  (ALAT Investment Zone), Starting a Business in AZ – support mechanisms  by Caspian Energy Club  
14.55LEF Network Azerbaijan – project results,  Līga Sičeva, the Latvian Chamber of Commerce 
15.10

Panel Discussion: New Business Opportunities between Central Baltic Countries and Azerbaijan. Success stories and tips for cooperation

Focus on ed-Techs and other education sector companies

Panel Moderator: Mikko Pakkasela, SAMK

16.00

Panel Discussion: AI as a tool to increase international cooperation

Panel moderator:  Vattan PS  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vattan/

16.50Wrap up of the day by Moderator
17.00End of the Forum

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speakers

Mike Southon

Mr. Mike Southon is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and international speaker. A graduate of the University of Bradford, he co-founded, built, and sold The Instruction Set and co-authored the bestselling business book The Beermat Entrepreneur with Chris West. He has delivered thousands of keynote talks worldwide, mentored numerous entrepreneurs, and lectured in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Strategy at Bayes Business School, City, University of London.

Currently, Mr. Southon serves as Editor-in-Chief of the World Communications Forum (WCFA) Davos, where he contributes to global discussions on leadership, innovation, and communication. www.mikesouthon.com | www.wcfaglobal.com

Mikko Pakkasela

Mikko Pakkasela, M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management and Head of Research at Business Intelligence Center in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. Also a member of Pori City Council and Certified Board Member.

He is helping SMEs to develop their business towards full potential by analyzing data and utilizing knowledge. The aim is to support companies improve their efficiency, productivity, competitiveness and well-being. His areas of expertise covers a wide range of industries (printing, process technology, software and machining) including entrepreneurship, project management, RDI and administration/board work.

Vattan PS

Vattan PS is a visionary entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with over two decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and AI. He is the founder of Founderly, a global operating system designed to empower entrepreneurs with the support, resources, and connections they need to succeed.

He also leads V, a pioneering initiative redefining human–AI collaboration through Agency.AI and augmented intelligence tools, demonstrating how humans and AI together can achieve the impossible.

Originally from India and based in Estonia, Mr. Vattan has been instrumental in shaping the region’s AI ecosystem through initiatives such as New Nordics AI Week, EstoniAI Meetups, and the AI/ML Forum. His work focuses on building the infrastructure for the next generation of innovation.

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