The opening ceremony of the 1st International Scientific and Practical Conference “Development and Innovations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” was held at Nakhchivan State University.

First, the dear memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and our martyrs who gave their lives for the independence and sovereignty of our Motherland was commemorated with a minute of silence, and the National Anthem of Azerbaijan was played.

The conference was held in a hybrid format with the joint organization of Nakhchivan State University (NDU), Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), Mingachevir State University (MSU), Tashkent State Technical University of Uzbekistan, Asia Pacific University of Malaysia, and the National University of Science and Technology of Pakistan (NUST), with the participation of a number of foreign and republican universities.

The main objectives of the two-day conference are to present the latest research and technological innovations in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and to demonstrate real-world application examples in various fields. The conference also aims to explore key issues such as data quality, model explainability, and scalability, and to promote cooperation between academia, industry, and government to support development in the era of artificial intelligence.

Delivering his opening speech, NSU Rector Elbrus Isayev called the conference an important international forum that brings together researchers, field experts, and scientists in the field of artificial intelligence, which is relevant and needs to be discussed.

AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev emphasized that the conference, which included about 200 articles from 13 countries, is dedicated to a topic of global importance. At the initial stage, 135 articles were selected, and these articles will be published on various international scientific platforms after evaluation. Vilayat Valiyev said that the conference has participants from a wide geography and the successful organization of the event requires great responsibility and professionalism. In this sense, the hosting of such an important event by Nakhchivan State University is commendable. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are not only improving automation and decision-making processes, but also changing the way people interact with data, systems, and each other. The rector said that the conference, which brings together important academic assessments, is a very important platform that allows new initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence to emerge.

Nedim Sozbir, rector of Duzce University, expressed his satisfaction with participating in the conference and expressed his confidence that important ideas will be shared here, discussing problems, and promoting important innovations.

Anar Eminov, rector of MSU, emphasized in his speech that Nakhchivan State University is one of the exemplary higher education institutions in the country in raising awareness about artificial intelligence, and said that the conference is a very important event in terms of sharing the knowledge and experience of researchers and laying the foundation for new research directions. He said that the presented articles will be a fundamental source in terms of conducting research, training personnel, and supporting the formation of the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Later, NUST Vice-Rector Osman Hasan delivered speeches on “Effective Repetition-Based Methodology for Neuromorphic Continuous Learning through Artificial Intelligence Systems”, Kata Varadi, Director of the Institute of Finance of Corvinus University of Budapest, delivered speeches on “Using Artificial Intelligence in Valuing Complex Swap Options”, and Boiprav Olga, Head of the Department of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, delivered speeches on “A Modern Approach Based on Physics-Based Neural Networks to Predict the Effectiveness of Microwave Shielding of Materials”. The presentations drew attention to the calls for long-term partnerships and inspiring innovative ideas that will contribute to building a smarter, more efficient and more inclusive digital future.

Then, the guests got acquainted with the activities of the Innovation Center at NSU.

The conference continues with plenary sessions.