AmCham Members’ February Luncheon
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AmCham Members’ February Luncheon
On February 20, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) successfully hosted its Members’ February Luncheon, bringing together a distinguished audience of business leaders, diplomats, and member representatives. The luncheon welcomed Mr. Gio Cristofoli, bp’s regional president for Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, as the keynote speaker of the event. The event was organized with the generous sponsorship and support of bp, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to engaging with the broader business community and supporting platforms that foster dialogue and collaboration in Azerbaijan.
The luncheon was opened by Ms. Sheyda Mustafabayli, PR & Engagement Officer of AmCham Azerbaijan, who warmly welcomed the attendees and highlighted the Chamber’s continued commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative business environment. She also extended a special welcome to the new members joining the AmCham community, underscoring the Chamber’s steady growth and expanding network across diverse sectors of the economy.
Mr. Dayanat Sadullayev, President of AmCham Azerbaijan, addressed the audience, expressing appreciation to Mr. Gio Cristofoli and bp for their longstanding partnership and support. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of regular member gatherings as a platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and strengthening ties between the private sector and key stakeholders. He noted that such engagements play a vital role in advancing the Chamber’s mission of promoting a transparent, competitive, and resilient business environment in Azerbaijan.
In his keynote presentation, Mr. Gio Cristofoli talked about growing global energy demand and bp’s strategy to help meet this demand responsibly. He outlined how bp-operated projects in the Caspian region are supporting this strategy in action through maximizing value from mature assets, unlocking new resources, and investing in the energy transition. Underscoring the role of the private sector in driving economic resilience, Mr. Cristofoli reaffirmed bp’s continued support to fostering collaborative engagement with the country’s business community.
The program also featured a presentation by Mr. Fariz Jafarov, Executive Director of C4IR Azerbaijan, who shared insights into the Center’s ongoing initiatives and upcoming projects aimed at accelerating digital transformation and innovation in the country.
In line with AmCham’s tradition of introducing new members to the broader business community, several recently joined companies delivered brief presentations outlining their activities and strategic priorities. These included Arthur D. Little (ADL), represented by Mr. Movlan Pashayev, Senior Executive; Zivella, represented by Ms. Daria Jafarli; Bayramli Group, represented by Ms. Durdana Rajili, Deputy Director; and Yango, represented by Mr. Urkhan Seyidov, Government Relations Director.
The event concluded with a networking luncheon, providing participants with an opportunity to exchange views, explore potential partnerships, and strengthen professional connections within the AmCham community.
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