The First Azerbaijan International Investment Forum Held at Sea Breeze

On 22–23 September, the First Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF-2025) took place at Sea Breeze in Baku. The event was organised by the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan and the Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), in strategic partnership with The European House – Ambrosetti and TEHA Group, under the patronage of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

AIIF-2025 gathered political figures, business leaders, and experts from across the globe, including Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, developer Emin Agalarov, Turkey’s Minister of Energy Alparslan Bayraktar, renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, CEO of Aramco Ventures Mahdi Aladel, and other distinguished guests.

During the forum, 19 agreements were signed. Sea Breeze announced a series of strategically significant initiatives and partnerships. Among the highlights was the signing of an agreement with the international five-star brand Rixos (Ennismore’s All Inclusive Collection) for the construction of a 500-room hotel. Another agreement was concluded with Crowne Plaza (IHG), which will bring a four-star project with 195 rooms. Additionally, the company announced the final stage of negotiations with Radisson Blu (Radisson Hotel Group), JW Marriott, and The Luxury Collection, and unveiled the upcoming presence of the Elie Saab brand at Sea Breeze.

A dedicated focus was placed on developing innovative infrastructure: an agreement was signed with Digital Residence for the creation of an IT hub — the first digital technopark on Azerbaijan’s coastline.

Sea Breeze also presented several new projects: Sky Breeze in Shahdag, a development in Azerbaijan’s mountains; Fire Island, a new 200-hectare island in the Caspian Sea; and Sea Breeze Health Valley, a large-scale initiative in medicine and wellness, for which several agreements with partners were signed. Sea Breeze Health Valley is set to become an international medical cluster of world-class standard on the Caspian coast, bringing together leading international clinics, research centres, biotechnology, digital health technologies, specialised education, and medical tourism.