Football Conference Baku was proudly to hosted the first edition in Azerbaijan—organized by Comparisonator Platform & QOLAT Sport Services & Football Agency. Distinguished sports directors, chief scouts and club presidents from around the world were in attendance as keynote speakers and the main topic was Changing World of Football. This marked the first edition of the International Football Conference in Baku.
We thank Idman Azerbaijan TV, AZERTAC News Agency, CBC Sports from Azerbaijan for broadcasting the news. And great thanks to Elchin Jafarov and Aytac Sadeddinova for arranging media activities.
Thanks to Said Baghirov , PhD (c), and K. Tarkan Batgun for heading this fantastic event, and thanks to Ceyhun Kazancı-Former Vice President of Turkish Football Federation, Dr. Erden Or from Acibadem Sports Academy, Koray Palaz, Jahid Asgarov from Neftçi PFK, Elchin Usub-President of Shamaki Football Club, Elchin Mammadov & Seymur Salimli from Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan, vaqif cavadov, Azer Bagirov, Küdret seferov, Asef Melikov, Ruslan Nasibov, Ayxan Ceferzade, feyzi mehdiyev, Baxtiyar Vaqifzade for joining the event as keynote speakers.
This event set an important precedent. In future editions, the aim will be to bring together football scholars and experts from across the globe—from Japan to the United States.
Following the opening, the presentations began. Said Baghirov opened the panel, expressing gratitude for the high-quality discussions and hospitality. He emphasized the importance of building dialogue and consensus within the football community.
The forum aimed to encourage questions, idea-sharing, and cooperation, as such platforms have become globally significant. Mr. Baghirov and Batgun highlighted that even if the venue is modest, if football is involved, innovation and fresh perspectives matter.
The panel then officially commenced, featuring representatives from both Turkish + Azerbaijani and world football experts. These sessions fostered discussion around contemporary football challenges, opportunities for collaboration between local and international stakeholders, and the exchange of ideas to advance the game.
Great team work from Vasif Hashimov & Kenan & Turkan Hasanova.
