Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC
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.
The event, moderated by World Bank representative Kay Atanda, featured 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 stressed the growing use of AI in education and employment, urging universities to teach responsible use rather than ban the technology.
Rana Alasgarova highlighted the risks of overreliance on AI and the need for clear accountability, emphasizing that final decisions should remain in human hands.
Laman Ibrahimova said ASAN AI Hub promotes open innovation by connecting businesses, universities and researchers to develop AI solutions and providing access to international training courses.
The side event continued with a Q&A session.