Techpro DC Represents Azerbaijan at Regional Chevening Alumni Conference in Batumi

The deputy CEO of Techpro DC, which was selected by the British Embassy in Azerbaijan, joined British and regional experts in a conference panel discussion on resilience.

Techpro DC took part in the Regional Chevening Alumni Conference, held in Batumi on September 24, 2026, as one of the organizations selected by the British Embassy in Azerbaijan to represent the country as part of the Azerbaijani delegation.

The conference, held under the theme “Connectivity, Innovation and Resilience: Safeguarding the Economic Security of the South Caucasus,” brought together Chevening alumni from South Caucasus countries, as well as British experts, private-sector leaders, and representatives of academia, the public sector and civil society. The participants were welcomed by British Ambassador to Georgia Gareth Ward, as well as executives from Bank of Georgia and TBC Bank. Conference speakers and participants included representatives of organizations such as Morgan Stanley International, the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering, PASHA Holding and SOCAR. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive roundtables, participants discussed how the South Caucasus can strengthen its economic security in an increasingly interconnected and technologically advanced world.

Huseyn Hasanli, deputy CEO of Techpro DC, spoke on the conference’s third panel, “Building Resilience: Cybersecurity, Trust and Economic Security,” alongside a director at Morgan Stanley International, the co-founder of the Georgian Information Technology Analysis Center (GITAC) and a British cybersecurity expert. The session explored how the region can remain secure, reliable and resilient while becoming increasingly interconnected and technologically advanced. Each panelist offered their professional perspective on the topic. Mr. Hasanli discussed the role of data centers and digital infrastructure in ensuring economic resilience, the changing cybersecurity landscape, and the growing importance of artificial intelligence security amid the emergence of new AI-enabled threats.

“We are grateful to the British Embassy in Azerbaijan for selecting Techpro DC to be part of the Azerbaijani delegation and for the opportunity to contribute to the discussion of such an important topic,” Mr. Hasanli said. “Resilience cannot be the responsibility of a single organization—it depends on cooperation across sectors and countries in the region. The conference was an excellent opportunity to establish new connections, strengthen existing relationships and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the South Caucasus and the UK.”

The conference concluded with roundtables on connectivity, innovation and resilience. Their recommendations will form the basis of the conference’s final document and future engagement among Chevening alumni in the region.

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Its alumni network spans more than 140 countries and territories.