About Exhibition

I am very happy that the traditional BakuTel exhibition conducted in our country annually presents itself as a large and prestigious show. The number of visitors is growing, companies are showing interest. When those interested in making investment see that the Azerbaijani government pays attention to this area.

H.E. Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

RAPID ECONOMIC GROWTH

Azerbaijan is one of the rapidly developing economies in the world. Azerbaijan was considered the most reformist country for "Doing business - 2009". Our country remained at the same rank according to the "Doing business - 2010". Azerbaijan is the leader among CIS countries according to the "Global Competitiveness Report" for 2009/2010 and has preserved leading positions for 2010/2011 years. Azerbaijan is also in top 20 for equity capital attraction in absolute terms.

THE BAKUTEL EXHIBITION

Throughout the years of its existence, the BakuTel exhibition has attracted the attention of specialists, experts and field professionals from many countries as a platform for demonstration of all the achievements in the field of telecommunications and information technologies, for presentation of the most incredible ideas and projects, and for discussions, negotiations and establishment of business relations which lay the foundation for new successes.

FACTS AND FIGURES OF BAKUTEL

	Date of launch	1995
	Frequency	annual
BAKUTEL 2009:
	Total area	4.031 m²
	Exhibitors	112
	Represented countries	16
	Attendance	13.129
BAKUTEL 2010:
	Total area	4.346 m²
	Exhibitors	115
	Represented countries	16
	Attendance	13.514
BAKUTEL 2011:
	Total area	8.049 m²
	Exhibitors	250
	Represented countries	32
	Attendance	14.545

ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATION

• The largest telecommunications exhibition in the Caspian basin and the Caucasus

• Indispensable platform to receive significant information about new services and products on the market
• Opportunity to present services and products to the specialists, professionals and visitors of the exhibition
• Opportunity to meet qualified and motivated potential partners and buyers at one place
• Exchange of ideas and experience between international and local professionals of the sphere of ICT at business forums, specialized events and seminars in the frame of exhibition
• Opportunity to participate at the social events of the exhibition

EXHIBITION SECTIONS

• Telecommunications and networks
• IT and office technologies
• Cable and wireless
• Satellite communications and technologies
• Broadcasting and professional equipments
• Banking technologies and services
• Security systems
• Broadband communications and technologies
• Software and ICT systems
• E-government and e-learning

ADVERTISEMENT AND PR CAMPAIGN

• Direct delivery of complimentary invitation tickets
• Outdoor advertising in Baku and regions of Azerbaijan
• Wide advertising campaign in mass media
• Distribution of invitation tickets through specialized publications
• Advertisements and articles in specialized magazines and the leading newspapers of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, and on the portals
• Official web-site of the exhibition
• Press-conference dedicated to BAKUTEL 2012 Exhibition and Conference

EXHIBITION TESTIMONIALS

As a bridge between governments and companies, and a platform for introducing and developing the latest technologies, Bakutel offers an opportunity for the telecommunication sector to expand and strengthen its role in efforts to achieve sustainable development.

H.E. Ban Ki-moon
Secretary General, United Nations

I am glad to note that BakuTel is becoming increasingly multi-faceted and international every year. It is pleasant to know that Azerbaijan Republic has been the most active of countries which have implemented broadband Internet connection and I am pleased to see Azerbaijan successfully switch from using “black gold” to using “intellectual gold”.

Mr. Hamadoun Toure
Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union

At Microsoft Company we believe that the current modern IT infrastructure available in Azerbaijan alongside with the development of this area is a critical economic development in the world of communication. We appreciate the efforts made by Government of Republic of Azerbaijan for integration into widespread scientific opportunities and technologies and we feel pleased to receive their support.

Mr. Bill Gates
Founder of Microsoft Corporation

I was greatly impressed by the many initiatives taken by the President of Azerbaijan to establish Baku a regional center of communication and information technology and make Azerbaijan a leader in transition to an infocentric society. As an optimist I believe in the bright future of Azerbaijan.

Prof. Lotfi A. Zadeh
Professor of Berkeley, University of California,
world renowned scientist

Now there are very favorable conditions for close cooperation between Romania and Azerbaijan in ICT field. Each of these countries has strong specialists who can exchange experience helping one another to raise the level of professionalism. Meanwhile, international exhibitions promote the establishment of interstate cooperation. I think BakuTel has fully justified the participants’ expectations and asserted its high status.

Mr. Valerian Vreme
Minister of Communication and Information Society of Romania

The exhibition shows that Azerbaijan’s involvement in global ICT projects is growing along with the increasing interest of foreign investors to the ICT sector of Azerbaijan.

Prof. Dr. Ali Abbasov
Minister of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan