Employees of the Azexport.az portal, operated by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, held a meeting at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The purpose of the meeting was to provide AzTU students with detailed information on the topic "The contribution of the Azexport.az portal to the economy and international e-commerce platforms", to hold educational discussions on digital trade and ways to access international markets on "Amazon", "eBay" and other international platforms.

Opening the event with an introductory speech, AzTU Vice-Rector for Finance and Economic Affairs Rashad Aliyev said that e-commerce is the main pillar of the digital economy in modern times. The Vice-Rector spoke about the innovations that AzTU has brought to this field as an educational institution, the more practical implementation of classes within the framework of university-industry cooperation, the importance of students approaching problems as creative solutions and thinking about their startups, and the contributions they will ultimately make to the business world. He recommended that AzTU students who want to succeed in this field develop their digital skills, form their ability to analyze and make quick decisions, and learn about adaptation, the latest trends, and most importantly, work with artificial intelligence.

Aykhan Gadashov, head of the Azexport.az portal, first expressed his gratitude to the AzTU administration for creating the conditions for the meeting. He then provided information about the services provided by the portal, e-commerce, its advantages and risks. Making a presentation on the topic of “Digital self-employment opportunities”, Aykhan Gadashov noted that the reputation and number of users of e-commerce in the world and in Azerbaijan is increasing year by year and recommended that students focus on this direction. Then, he shared his knowledge and experience with AzTU students about the working principles, rules of international e-commerce platforms such as “Amazon”, “e-Bay” and the requirements of the sales process in the digital world.

After the speeches, a Q&A session began and the event concluded with panel discussions.