TEDxADA

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Elmir Maharramov

  Elmir Maharramov is known as the member of the Azerbaijan's first patriotic rap band "Dayirman" and is one of the famous Old School rappers. In order to expand his creativity, he has been working in the advertising sphere for 10 years. Currently, he is is the Creative Director of the McCann Baku international advertising agency.

• Firudin Allahverdi

  Firudin Allahverdi is a composer, winner and laureate of the international competitions. His works are being used in the festivals and concerts held in the variety of countries, both in Europe and Asia. Firudin's areas of interest are history and philosophy.

• Habil Kuliev

  Habil Kuliev is a creative young project manager with a broad visonary, whose skills and experience include, but not limited to project management, event management, producing, venue management and so on. He is also notable for his participation in the production of various collaborative video projects together with his team. Habil is currently operating as a line producer in Euromedia production.

• Javid Mammadov

  Javid Mammadov is an expert in finance and accounting. He is also an adjunct professor of these subjects at ADA University, and a language enthusiast with an ever-expanding area of focus, speaking over 10 languages as of now.

• Mukhammadfoik Bakhadirov

  Mukhammadfoik Bakhadirov is a lecturer in management and organisation studies. Mukhammadfoik is the forth generation educator in the family. He is a pioneer of blended learning and other education & social initiatives. Currently, he is a staff member of School of Business at ADA University.

• Narmin Kamal

  Narmin Kamal is a writer and a lecturer in History of Philosophy. She has more than 10 years of experience in journalism and creative writing. She has taken part in many intercultural essay projects and published 2 books. Currently works on her next novel.

• Suad Garayeva

  Suad Garayeva-Maleki is an art historian and curator, living between Baku and London. She is currently the Chief Curator at YARAT Contemporary Art Centre in Baku, overseeing the international and regional exhibition programme and the growing YARAT Collection. Previously she pioneered Contemporary Art Sales from the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as Russia and Eastern Europe, at Sotheby's London.

• Tavian MacKinnon

  Tavian MacKinnon is an instructor in academic writing with a background and specilization in international relations. He has conducted research and implemented democracy promotion programs in the Middle East & North Africa. Tavian is also an avid traveler and enjoys experiencing different cultures.

• Turana Gasimova

  Turana Gasimova is a former socially active student, initiator and organizer of several social projects. Has over 4 years of work experience in public and private sectors. Currently works as a Chief Advisor at State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Republic of Azerbaijan.