The event, is being organized by the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in cooperation with the BSEC PERMIS, under the former’s coordination of the BSEC Working Group on Cooperation in Tourism. The aim of the event is to deliberate on the multifaceted role of tourism education in driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in the tourism industries of BSEC Countries. Along the above lines, the various thematic panel discussions will provide a unique platform for the exchange of best practices, networking and collaboration opportunities for future synergies and partnerships development.