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Crossroads of the World: Azerbaijan
Date and Time
Friday, May 8, 2026
11a.m.–12:30 p.m. MST
Location
World Trade Center Utah
Canyonland Conference Room
Registration
Where Europe, Asia, and opportunity connect🇦🇿
Azerbaijan sits at the crossroads of major trade corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. For Utah companies looking at global growth, it offers practical opportunities in logistics, manufacturing, energy, and digital transformation.
Join us for a Crossroads of the World luncheon featuring business and diplomatic leaders discussing where Azerbaijan’s economy is headed, where partnerships are growing, and how Utah companies can engage.
Focused industries:
Digital infrastructure, trade technologies, and technological cooperation
Logistics and inland port development
Light advanced manufacturing and assembly, leveraging cost efficiencies and proximity to European markets
Cargo aviation
Agribusiness and food processing
Mining, energy, and renewable resources
This event is hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Salt Lake Chamber.
Vugar Gurbanov
Consul General, Azerbaijan
Mr. Gurbanov is a career diplomat with 20 years of experience serving in various roles, covering national security and foreign policy.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Gurbanov served as a Counselor at the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the United States. He also served at the Mission of Azerbaijan to NATO, coordinating the country’s military and otherwise contributions to NATO-led operations and missions.
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