AGENDA
CASPIAN WEEK FORUM 2025
AND
GREATER CASPIAN SUMMIT: BRIDGING GLOBAL NORTH AND GLOBAL SOUTH
Program Overview
October 24–25, 2025 – ONLINE
CASPIAN WEEK FORUM 2025
Venue: ONLINE
Venue: ONLINE
Concept
For several years, Caspian Week has served as an established international discussion platform, connecting policymakers, business leaders, academics, and innovators to foster constructive dialogue between the Greater Caspian Region and the wider world. Founded as a hub for actionable collaboration, it continues to bridge regions, ideas, and sectors—transforming dialogue into tangible outcomes.
In 2025, under the umbrella of GREATER CASPIAN SUMMIT: BRIDGING GLOBAL NORTH AND GLOBAL SOUTH, we— together with our partners and contributors—have selected four topics of particular relevance to the current moment:
For several years, Caspian Week has served as an established international discussion platform, connecting policymakers, business leaders, academics, and innovators to foster constructive dialogue between the Greater Caspian Region and the wider world. Founded as a hub for actionable collaboration, it continues to bridge regions, ideas, and sectors—transforming dialogue into tangible outcomes.
In 2025, under the umbrella of GREATER CASPIAN SUMMIT: BRIDGING GLOBAL NORTH AND GLOBAL SOUTH, we— together with our partners and contributors—have selected four topics of particular relevance to the current moment:
- Global Cooperation, Climate, Peace, and Resilience in a Changing World
- Trade Corridors, Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Regional Cooperation
- Venture Capital Investments, Private Equity, and Technology
- Climate Science & Adaptation – Turning Knowledge into Action
- This year’s summit takes place at a strategically significant moment, between major international meetings and negotiations on the global stage. Notably, immediately following our online event, the 47th ASEAN Summit will open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26, 2025, further underscoring the timeliness of our discussions.
- For reasons of efficiency and inclusivity, and to enable participation by the world’s most influential leaders without the constraints of international travel, the 2025 edition is held entirely in an online format.
- We invite you to join us in impactful discussions shaping the new world, where ideas converge, dialogue inspires action, and collaboration builds lasting resilience.
CASPIAN WEEK 2025 TIMETABLE
10:00–11:30
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
10:00–11:30
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Opening Plenary
Global cooperation, Climate, Peace, and Resilience in a Changing World
This opening sets the stage for two days of collaborative dialogues, positioning the Caspian as a model for regional and global solutions. Leaders will highlight how climate adaptation and innovation can be a unifying force for growth and security.
Moderator: Oscar Wendel, Founder and Chairman, Global Stratalogues
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- Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chair of Non-Aligned Movement.
- Ambassador Vladimir Norov, Former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Secretary General, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
- Dr. Claude Begle, Chairman & CEO, Swiss NeWater Holding, Former National Councillor, Swiss Parliament.
- Murat Seitnepesov, President, Greater Caspian Association, Switzerland.
- Linar Yakupov, Chairman of the board, Tumar Venture Fund
Moderator: Oscar Wendel, Founder and Chairman, Global Stratalogues
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14:00–15:15
Baku time
12:00–13:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
12:00–13:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
14:00–15:15
Baku time
12:00–13:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
12:00–13:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Session 1
Trade Corridors, Digital Infrastructure, AI and Regional Cooperation
The Caspian is a natural hub of global trade. Leaders will discuss how corridors and logistics can align with environmental priorities, digital tools, and resilience strategies.
Moderator: Dr. Claude Begle, Chairman & CEO, Swiss NeWater Holding, Former National Councilor, Swiss Parliament.
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- Murat Seitnepesov, President, Greater Caspian Association, Switzerland.
- Valentin Velichkov, CEO, Vestitel, Bulgaria.
- Franz J. Marty, Fellow of the Swiss Institute for Global Affairs, Switzerland
- Mr. Anar Yusufzada, Deputy Director of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) at KOBIA
- Aiganym Kadrina — Project Manager, Trade Finance (FIATA eFBL Project), Global DTC
Moderator: Dr. Claude Begle, Chairman & CEO, Swiss NeWater Holding, Former National Councilor, Swiss Parliament.
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17:00–18:15
Baku time
15:00–16:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
15:00–16:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
17:00–18:15
Baku time
15:00–16:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
15:00–16:15
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Session 2
Venture capital investments, private equity, and technology
Innovation Without Borders: How Hubs Drive Global Startup Growth
Moderator: Rinata Ilyubaeva, CEO, Al-Farabi Innovation Hub
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https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZfYTfm34QWS-zC7_5xSAXg
- Alper Celen, CEO at Enhnace Ventures
- Orkhan Abbasov, Board Member at Sabah Hub
- Irakli Kashibadze, Managing Partner at Future Laboratory Ventures, Founder and Former Chairman of Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)
- Tugra Musayeva, Head of Innovations at Pasha Holding
- Azamat Karamatov, Managing Partner at IT Park Ventures
Moderator: Rinata Ilyubaeva, CEO, Al-Farabi Innovation Hub
Register in advance for this Session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZfYTfm34QWS-zC7_5xSAXg
10:00–11:30
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
10:00–11:30
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Baku time
8:00–9:30
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Session 3
Climate Science & Adaptation – Turning Knowledge into Action
This session will explore climate-resilient infrastructure and regional connectivity, focusing on the impacts of Caspian Sea shallowing and extreme events such as sand and dust storms. Speakers will share innovative approaches in planning, financing, and technology to future-proof infrastructure and support resilient ecosystems and communities across the Greater Caspian Region.
Moderator: Oksana Tarasova, Senior Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization
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https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N8E_G0fSqieYBbWRwdGwg
- Dr. Shamil Maksyutov, Satellite Observation Center, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan. Member, Science Oversight Committee, International Methane Emissions Observatory, UNEP.
- Emil Bayramov, PhD, Associate Professor in Geosciences, Geospatial, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing and Geomatics Technologies for Marine and Onshore Petroleum and Gas & Mining, School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan.
- Ana Vuković, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Serbiar
- Mr. Mateusz Benko, Tehran Convention Officer, Tehran Convention, UNEP, Regional Office for Europe
Moderator: Oksana Tarasova, Senior Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization
Register in advance for this Session:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9N8E_G0fSqieYBbWRwdGwg
Here you can find agendas of previous Caspian Week events in Davos: