About this event
During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to find out about doing business in Azerbaijan and emerging supply opportunities for UK creative and technology companies that span the experience economy sector. Topics being covered will include:
After the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to ask the panel questions.
Participating on the panel for this session will be:
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Joel Derbyshire is the Director of Trade at the British Embassy Baku and UK government’s energy transition lead for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Joel helps UK exporters win business in Azerbaijan and helps UK energy businesses connect with opportunities across the region. Joel also sits on the boards of the British Chamber of Commerce Azerbaijan and The International School of Azerbaijan. Prior to joining the British Embassy Baku, Joel led trade and investment work both in Indonesia and the UK. Prior to joining the UK’s trade ministry, Joel worked at the Government Equalities Office and led a number of high profile programmers on gender and disability. Before joining the Civil Service, Joel worked in marketing / communications for Saatchi and Saatchi. Fuel Public Relations and the Green Party.
Jim has spent 25 years working on cultural programmes and capital projects around the world. A sculptor and exhibition designer by training, Jim’s career has ranged from scenic art to interpretative planning to cultural diplomacy. He has led interpretation departments for Historic Scotland and the British Museum, and spent over a decade on the senior management teams at the BM and the Natural History Museum, delivering programmes across Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Country director in Azerbaijan since 2022, brings eleven years of experience at the British Council, fostering partnerships and managing educational programmes.
Dilara Ibrahimova has over 20 years of experience fostering cooperation between the UK and Azerbaijan. At the British Council, she led transnational programs, collaborating with key state stakeholders and policymakers from both public and private organizations in Azerbaijan. She contributed to various sectors, especially cultural and creative industries, by building capacity, promoting innovation, and supporting an inclusive society.
Elvin Raziyev leads the British Embassy Baku’s trade activities in Infrastructure, Creative Industries, Aviation, and Aerospace. He also leads on third country collaboration with Turkish firms operating in the market.
Emily is the Founder and Director of Emily Smith Associates and Executive Board member at Experience UK where she lead on a variety of research projects, and moderates both in person and online events for the association.
Experience UK is the trade body for the Experience economy. We represent companies engaged in creating, operating and delivering amazing visitor experiences and attractions.
