SOCGOV 2026: The future of social services discussed in Khankendi
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Khankendi, October 23, AZERTACThe international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” has today kicked off in Khankendi, bringing together local and international experts to discuss the future of social services. The event focuses on the use of artificial intelligence and digital analytics to make social services and state–citizen relations more accessible, efficient and transparent. Listed on the official calendar of prestigious institutions, including the International Social Security Association (ISSA), the forum has brought together nearly 300 representatives, including experts and officials, from 12 countries.
The opening ceremony featured the national anthem of Azerbaijan, followed by a minute of silence in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speakers at the official session included Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population; Vedat Işikhan, Türkiye’s Minister of Labour and Social Security; Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, Secretary General of the International Social Security Association (via video address); Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan; and Christian Fillet, Chair of the European Social Network (ESN) (via video address). The forum featured a panel discussion on AI and data-driven public governance, exploring opportunities, risks and future prospects from public- and private-sector perspectives. Videos highlighting the activity of DOST…
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