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Information on the opening ceremony of the ‘Energy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ Hackathon Competition jointly organized by SOCAR and 4SIM

On September 9, 2022, Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) hosted an opening ceremony of the “Energy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” Hackathon Competition, which was jointly organized by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and the Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4SIM).

The competition covering the topics of "Energy and Internet of Things", "Energy and Artificial Intelligence", and  "Energy and Digital Economy" aims at supporting innovative ideas regarding the application of green and digital energy technologies, the expansion of the use of renewable energy resources, and the strengthening of energy security in Azerbaijan, especially in the economic regions East Zangezur and Karabakh. 

Speaking at the ceremony, BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov expressed his satisfaction that Baku Higher Oil School was hosting such an important event.

Elmar Gasimov noted that the hackathon is important in terms of demonstrating the talents, knowledge and skills of young people with innovative ideas.  The rector wished success to the participants.

Vice-President of SOCAR Zaur Gurbanov said in his speech that Azerbaijan, including Karabakh and East Zangezur, has a rich renewable energy potential. He noted that the transformation of territories freed from occupation into “green energy” zones is an integral part of the modern development strategy defined by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev, and the hackathon aims to support the realization of the tasks set in this direction.

Executive Director of 4SIM Tamerlan Taghiyev emphasized that holding the hackathon will contribute to the development of the innovation ecosystem in our country through developing digital knowledge and skills and strengthening the training of highly qualified personnel meeting modern requirements.

After the speeches, information about the terms of the hackathon was presented and the competition started.

The awarding ceremony of the winners of the hackathon will be held on September 17.