The INMerge Innovation Summit, the region’s largest innovation platform organized by PASHA Holding, will take place on November 30–December 1 at the Baku Congress Center.
Bringing together leading figures in technology and innovation every year, INMerge will once again welcome internationally renowned speakers. This year’s lineup includes Maria Sharapova, Mo Gawdat, Greg Hoffman, and Joel Mokyr.
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam champion who achieved a Career Grand Slam during her professional tennis career. In 2025, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Now an entrepreneur and investor, Sharapova serves on the board of directors of Moncler and is the author of a book featured on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X. He is the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart and a recognized expert on artificial intelligence and its impact on society.
Greg Hoffman spent nearly 30 years at Nike, rising from an intern to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). He is the author of Emotion by Design.
Joel Mokyr is a professor at Northwestern University and a prominent economic historian. In 2025, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his research on technological progress and economic growth.
The full list of speakers and ticket information are available at inmerge.az.
About INMerge
Founded and organized by PASHA Holding, the INMerge Innovation Summit has been held annually in Baku since 2021. The summit brings together corporations, investors, startups, and government representatives from Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe to foster regional collaboration and contribute to Baku’s development as an innovation hub.
In 2025, the summit brought together more than 5,000 participants, over 180 speakers, 122 startups, and 80 investors.
