Khankendi:A side event titled ‘Governing the Future with Artificial Intelligence Proactive Approaches and Emerging Opportunities’ was held as part of the international forum ‘SOCGOV 2026 Digital Analytics for Smart Governance’ in Khankendi. The event was co-organized by the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Garabagh University.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event was moderated by World Bank representative Kay Atanda and featured key speakers including Jeyhun Mammadov, Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at Garabagh University; Laman Ibrahimova, Head of ASAN AI Hub; and Rana Alasgarova, ADA University lecturer and expert in AI strategy and governance.
In his remarks, Jeyhun Mammadov emphasized the increasing integration of AI in education and employment sectors. He advocated for universities to focus on teaching the responsible use of AI rather than imposing bans on the technology.
Rana Alasgarova addressed the risks associated with excessive reliance on AI, underscoring the necessity for clear accountability structures and maintaining human oversight in decision-making processes.
Laman Ibrahimova explained that the ASAN AI Hub supports open innovation by bridging businesses, universities, and researchers to develop AI solutions, while also offering access to international training courses.
The side event concluded with a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage with the experts on the discussed topics.