On September 4-5, at Hilton Batumi, Forbes Georgia and the Caspian Energy Club will host one of the region’s key business gatherings – the 13th Caspian Energy Forum. The forum will bring together over 100 high-level guests from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the broader Black Sea-Caspian region.
The main goal of the event is to support the private sector in strengthening economic, logistics, and energy cooperation, addressing key business challenges, and promoting innovative port and transport projects across the region.
A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Shota Dighmelashvili, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Georgia and Director of JSC Media Partners, and Gunel Gulieva, Managing Director of the Caspian Energy Club.
As Shota Dighmelashvili said:
“At Forbes Georgia, we view this partnership with the Caspian Energy Club not only as a joint initiative, but as the launch of a new intellectual and economic dialogue between the private sectors across the Caspian–Black Sea region. Georgia stands at a pivotal intersection of global energy and trade routes, however, strategic geography alone is not enough if it is not matched with strategic thinking.
Our true potential lies in a shared commitment by the private sectors of Georgia and Azerbaijan to innovation – to building systems and partnerships that not only respond to change, but anticipate and shape it. We are grateful to the Caspian Energy Club for their vision and leadership in creating a platform where transformative ideas can lead to real, lasting impact. Together, we aim to foster a space where innovators, investors, and decision-makers can turn ideas into infrastructure, and strategy into action.”
The two-day forum will include closed-door meetings focused on green energy, regional logistics, and the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor. Participants will include representatives of companies, international organizations, associations, financial institutions, and energy experts.
The event will follow the Davos format, with key topics to be discussed including:
- The Black Sea as a Strategic Energy Corridor
- Green Energy: Production, Transmission, and Financing
- Ports and Logistics: Core Links of the Middle Corridor
- The Business Case for Climate-Tech in the Caspian Region
In addition to keynotes and panel discussions, the forum will offer opportunities for regional networking and the establishment of long-term partnerships.
Gunel Gulieva, Managing Director of the Caspian Energy Club, highlighted several ways this year’s forum stands out:
“Partnering with Forbes Georgia is, first and foremost, a step toward unifying regional efforts. It also expands our international visibility, helping to build a sustainable media ecosystem and a long-term communication framework. The value of this partnership lies in the quality of decisions it enables and the potential for their practical implementation.
This year’s forum will focus on three key areas: dialogue among industry leaders, attracting investment, and offering practical recommendations for establishing a regional consortium. The 2025 forum is expected to be more private, with an emphasis on closed-door discussions and actionable steps.”
JSC Media Partners is the exclusive licensee of Forbes in Georgia, responsible for publishing Forbes Georgia magazine and managing its digital platforms. Operating under a long-term licensing agreement with Forbes Media LLC, the company upholds the highest international standards in business journalism, editorial integrity, and brand management. In addition to its flagship print and online publications, JSC Media Partners also develops Forbes-branded events, conferences, and special editorial projects that spotlight innovation, leadership, and economic development across Georgia. The company is headquartered in Tbilisi and is led by Director Shota Dighmelashvili.
The Caspian Energy Forum was launched by the Caspian Energy Club, an organization with over 22 years of experience, representing more than 5,000 companies across 50 countries. Its mission is to improve the investment environment and business climate. The Club has offices in multiple countries, including Georgia, and regularly hosts forums in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Georgia. Batumi was selected as this year’s host city due to its strategic location.
The event is supported by the Azerbaijan Business Association and other regional business organizations.
