Theme: BETTER

I will choose the better opportunities every time. I will find the better people to spend time with. I will do everything that I can, because I am trying for better life. Actually, I deserve the better one. I want to feel better in each moment. And now I bet for the #BETTER event. What about you?

11 Ahmadbey Aghaoglu Street
Baku, Bakı, AZ1008
Azerbaijan

Elmir Maharramov

Creative Director @McCann Baku

Elmir Maharramov is known as the member of the Azerbaijan's first patriotic rap band "Dayirman" and is one of the famous Old School rappers. In order to expand his creativity, he has been working in the advertising sphere for 10 years. Currently, he is is the Creative Director of the McCann Baku international advertising agency.

Firudin Allahverdi

Composer

Firudin Allahverdi is a composer, winner and laureate of the international competitions. His works are being used in the festivals and concerts held in the variety of countries, both in Europe and Asia. Firudin's areas of interest are history and philosophy.

Habil Kuliev

Project manager + Line producer

Habil Kuliev is a creative young project manager with a broad visonary, whose skills and experience include, but not limited to project management, event management, producing, venue management and so on. He is also notable for his participation in the production of various collaborative video projects together with his team. Habil is currently operating as a line producer in Euromedia production.

Javid Mammadov

Adjunct Professor @ADA University

Javid Mammadov is an expert in finance and accounting. He is also an adjunct professor of these subjects at ADA University, and a language enthusiast with an ever-expanding area of focus, speaking over 10 languages as of now.

Mukhammadfoik Bakhadirov

Senior lecturer @ADA University

Mukhammadfoik Bakhadirov is a lecturer in management and organisation studies. Mukhammadfoik is the forth generation educator in the family. He is a pioneer of blended learning and other education & social initiatives. Currently, he is a staff member of School of Business at ADA University.

Narmin Kamal

Writer and lecturer in History of Philosophy

Narmin Kamal is a writer and a lecturer in History of Philosophy. She has more than 10 years of experience in journalism and creative writing. She has taken part in many intercultural essay projects and published 2 books. Currently works on her next novel.

Suad Garayeva

Chief Curator @YARAT Contemporary Art Centre

Suad Garayeva-Maleki is an art historian and curator, living between Baku and London. She is currently the Chief Curator at YARAT Contemporary Art Centre in Baku, overseeing the international and regional exhibition programme and the growing YARAT Collection. Previously she pioneered Contemporary Art Sales from the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as Russia and Eastern Europe, at Sotheby's London.

Tavian MacKinnon

Instructor @ADA University

Tavian MacKinnon is an instructor in academic writing with a background and specilization in international relations. He has conducted research and implemented democracy promotion programs in the Middle East & North Africa. Tavian is also an avid traveler and enjoys experiencing different cultures.

Turana Gasimova

Chief Advisor

Turana Gasimova is a former socially active student, initiator and organizer of several social projects. Has over 4 years of work experience in public and private sectors. Currently works as a Chief Advisor at State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Republic of Azerbaijan.