ProgrammeThe fair programme by day: presentations, author meetings and other events.21 October 2026

12:00–12:45, Presentation of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences publications commemorating the centenary of the First Turkological Congress, and of “The First Turkological Congress: Stenographic Report (26 February-6 March 1926)” published by the Azerbaijan National Library. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Elm Publishing House, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Azerbaijan National Library

12:00–12:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with People's Writer Chingiz Abdullayev. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Opening of the Georgian National Stand. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Writers’ House of Georgia

12:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

12:00–, Meet Arzu Jafarova and Book Signing for “Banin: The Grumpy Hedgehog”. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

12:00–14:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

13:00–13:45, SOCAR Presidential Adviser Raju Valiyev Discusses “Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. SOCAR

13:00–13:45, Presentation of the “Modern Azerbaijani Classics” Series Featuring People's Writer Anar. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Language in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Institute for Literary Translation of the Russian Federation

13:00–13:45, International Scientific and Practical Conference: “The Role of Libraries in Preserving Cultural Heritage: Applying Artificial Intelligence and International Experience”. Conference hall. Azerbaijan National Library

14:00–14:45, Presentation of the SOCART Project. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. SOCAR

14:00–14:45, Study Bridge. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. German Embassy/Goethe-Institut

14:00–14:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Lithuanian Writer Benas Berantas. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Launch of Sauytbek Abdrakhmanov's Book “Korifey”. Conference hall. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

15:00–15:45, Launch of Academician Nizami Jafarov's “Lessons of the First Turkological Congress”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Baku State University

15:00–15:45, Book Launch: “Ashiq Alasgar: The Yellow Shirt”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

15:00–15:45, Literary Evening Dedicated to Imir Mammadli and Azerbaijani–Georgian Literary Relations. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Writers’ House of Georgia

15:00–15:45, German Language Diploma – From Baku to Germany. Conference hall. Embassy of Germany in Azerbaijan

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Nazakat Baloghlanova. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Book Launch: “Selected Ghazals of Fuzuli”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

16:00–16:45, “A Day of Poetry” Project. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Writers’ Union of Azerbaijan

16:00–16:45, Reading of the Children's Story “Sapi the Pine Tree” and a Cultural Programme Presented by the Azerbaijan–France University. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of France in Azerbaijan

16:00–16:45, Study Bridge. Conference hall. German Embassy/Goethe-Institut

16:00–, Signing of a Cooperation Memorandum with the National Library of Serbia and Opening of the Literature Sections of the National Libraries of Türkiye, Estonia and Jordan at the Azerbaijan National Library. Cooperation Hall, Azerbaijan National Library. Azerbaijan National Library

17:00–17:45, Meet-and-Greet with Ayten Salami. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Event Marking the 900th Anniversary of Khagani Shirvani under the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Launch of the Play Collection “Khagani”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

17:00–17:45, Mikhail Bulgakov: Escaping Fate: Marking the Author’s 135th Birthday and the 60th Anniversary of the Publication of “The Master and Margarita”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Institute for Literary Translation of the Russian Federation

18:00–18:45, Knowledge Quiz. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

18:00–18:45, Russia–Azerbaijan: Dialogue Through Text – Literary and Translation Ties. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Institute for Literary Translation of the Russian Federation

22 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Classical Literature and Turkology (Baku State University Scientific Library and the “Eastern Star” Literary Circle). “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Baku State University

10:00–10:45, “The Immune System: The Greatest Story of Humanity's Fight for Survival” – Books, History and Scientific Discoveries. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

11:00–11:45, Presentation of Books from Swedish, Finnish and Estonian Literature. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Alatoran Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Launch of “Economic Activities During the Occupation of Karabakh” and “Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

11:00–11:45, Angklung Performance. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of Indonesia in Azerbaijan

11:00–11:45, Presentation of the Electronic Database, Virtual Exhibition and Sample Publications on Urban Planning and Architecture. Conference hall. Azerbaijan National Library

11:00–, English-Language Reading Session for Children. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

12:00–12:45, Launch of Rafig Abdullayev's “Azerbaijani Oil: A Historical Perspective”, Sponsored by SOCAR. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. SOCAR

12:00–12:45, Launch of Rafiq Aliyev's Book “Artificial Intelligence”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Azerneshr – Azerbaijan State Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Meet Turkish Author Tarık Tufan. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library

12:00–12:45, “Yunost” Literary Journal: Pursuing the Legend – Russia’s Multinational Literature for Children and Young Adults. Conference hall. Institute for Literary Translation of the Russian Federation

13:00–13:45, Every Child Is a Flower: Launch of Musa Yagub's Children's Poetry Book “Flower Garden”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ipekyolu Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Presentation of the “BSU Journal of Oriental Studies”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Baku State University

13:00–13:45, Tusi Gymnasium / PASCH (Schools: Partners for the Future). “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. German Embassy/Goethe-Institut

13:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Fidan Taghisoy. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Book Signing for Bahram Baghirzade's “The Secret of Black Gold”, Sponsored by SOCAR. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. SOCAR

14:00–14:45, Meet Polish Author and Illustrator Justyna Bednarek and Daniel de Latour; Book Presentation. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Libra Kitab Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Meet Turkish Author Zekeriya Efiloglu. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye

14:00–14:45, Book Launch: “Fazzi Robot: Genesis”. Conference hall. SIMART

14:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Zarintaj Ranjbari. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of “Fundamentals of Economic Dynamics” and “Globalisation and International Social Work”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

15:00–15:45, Presentation of “My Daughter” by Shafag Sultan Alikhanli. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

15:00–15:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Acclaimed Norwegian Author Simon Stranger. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

15:00–15:45, German Connects People Through Education, Culture and Cooperation. Conference hall. Association of German Language Teachers (DLV) and German Language Teaching Centre in Azerbaijan (SLZ)

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Mehriban Jala. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

15:00–17:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

16:00–16:45, Book Launch: “Plays”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Tahsil Publishing and Printing LLC

16:00–16:45, The Crisis of Modern Humanity and the Search for Meaning in the Works of Hermann Hesse. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Presentation of English-Language Resources Available from the U.S. Embassy. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

16:00–16:45, Contemporary Georgian Poetry. Conference hall. Writers’ House of Georgia

17:00–17:45, Meet Author Zahid Khalil and Book Presentation. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Libra Kitab Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Screening and Presentation of the Animated Short Films “Bum-Bum” and “Isi and Piti”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. “TEAS Press” Nəşriyyat Evi (3 alma)

18:00–18:45, Launch of Katana Gafarova's “China – My Dream” and Meet-the-Author Session. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Parafraz Publications

18:00–18:45, Knowledge Quiz. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

18:30–, Book Signing for Katana Gafarova's “China – My Dream”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

23 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Presentation of the Spanish Edition of “The Incomplete Manuscript” by Academician Kamal Abdulla, Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Languages. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Embassy of Spain in Azerbaijan

10:00–10:45, Meeting with Turkish Publishers, Writers and Illustrators. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Khayala Murad

10:00–10:45, Current Challenges and Priorities: International Organisations in Civil Aviation and Passenger Ground Handling. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. National Aviation Academy

10:00–10:45, Launch of Mehriban Guliyeva's “Encyclopaedia”. Conference hall. Mutarjim Translation and Printing Centre

11:00–11:45, Presentation: “Two Cultures: Science and Art”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Khazar University

11:00–11:45, Meeting with Turkish Publishers, Writers and Illustrators. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Khayala Murad

11:00–11:45, Venezuelan National Dance Performance. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Azerbaijan

11:00–11:45, Presentation of Nuraddin Adiloglu’s book “Sabirname”. Conference hall. Apostrof-A Publishing House

11:00–, English-Language Reading Session for Children. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-90. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

12:00–12:45, Presentation of Publications on Pakistan by the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and Publications on Azerbaijan by Pakistan. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Elm Publishing House, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

12:00–12:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with People's Writer Anar. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Presentation of Azerbaijani Translations Published by Alatoran: Alyona Karimova’s “The Return of the Pelican”, Sergei Shargunov’s “Inner Circle” and Ildar Abuzyarov’s “On the Absence of Love”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Institute for Literary Translation of the Russian Federation

12:00–12:45, Presentation of Alatoran Publications: Erika Fatland's “A Year Without Summer”, Jonas Lüscher's “Barbarian Spring”, Rustam Ayaks's “Drops” and Other Titles. Conference hall. Alatoran Publishing House

12:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Zaman Piriyev. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

12:00–, Meet Aysel Aghayeva and Book Signing for “Our Different Friend Amir”. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

12:30–, Book Signing with Nurana Islam. Stand P1-045. Libra Kitab Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Book Launch: “The Secret of the Almond”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Everest Publishing House and IRS

13:00–13:45, Launch of Telman Jafarov's Textbook “Bilingual”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Mutarjim Translation and Printing Centre

13:00–13:45, Contemporary Georgian Novels. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Writers’ House of Georgia

13:00–13:45, Launch of Kamala Rafiq Aliyeva's Textbooks “Artificial Intelligence” and “Fundamentals of Automatic Control Systems”. Conference hall. Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU)

14:00–14:45, Panel Discussion: The Reader of the Future – Shared Responsibility, Family and Education. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Offline Book Club

14:00–14:45, A City's Memory: Launch and Book Signing of Elchin Aliyev's “My Baku”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

14:00–14:45, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” – America's Greatest Novel. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

14:00–14:45, Presentation of the Ombudsman's Legal Awareness Publications. Conference hall. Ombudsman

14:00–15:00, Shusha and the Arab World: From Books to Cultural Exchange. Stand P2-019. ICESCO regional office in Baku

14:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Ilaha Garayeva. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

14:00–, Launch of “On the Shores of Manar”, Published Ahead of the 105th Anniversary of the Eminent Writer Aziza Jafarzade, and Meet-and-Greet with Writer and Critic Vagif Sultanli. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

14:00–, Book Signing with Dunya Guliyeva. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Meet Acclaimed British Author Darren Simpson and Book Presentation. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Sabat Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Discussion: “Early Childhood Education: From Social Investment to Social Impact”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Chapar Publications

15:00–15:45, Presentation of an Exhibition of Manuscripts by Azerbaijani Classics Repatriated under the “Return of National and Spiritual Heritage” Project. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan National Library

15:00–15:45, Panel Discussion: Innovation in the Book Ecosystem – Perspectives of Readers, Authors and Publishers. Conference hall. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Offline Book Club

15:00–, Book Signing with Eyvaz Zeynalov. Stand P1-045. Libra Kitab Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Zemfira Maharramova. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Arzu Jafarova. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

15:00–, Book Signing with Akbar Najaf. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

15:00–, Tango Performance. FOYER. Embassy of the Republic of Argentina

16:00–16:45, Launch and Book Signing of Ali Zarbali's “When Everything Changes”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Launch of Gismet Rustamov's “The Light of Yellow Butterflies”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

16:00–16:45, Presentation of Educational Exchange Programmes in the United States. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

16:00–16:45, Meet Turkish Publishers, Authors and Illustrators. Conference hall. Xəyalə Murad

16:00–17:00, From Books to Artificial Intelligence: Transformations in Language and Knowledge. Stand P2-019. ICESCO regional office in Baku

16:00–, Book Signing with Akshin Khayal. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Launch of Rasul Hasan's “Ə”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

17:00–17:45, Kahlil Gibran's “Broken Wings” and Modern Arabic Literature. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Combating Plagiarism. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. International Association of Turkic Authors

17:00–17:45, Meet Turkish Publishers, Authors and Illustrators. Conference hall. Xəyalə Murad

17:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Ali Baghish's “Six and Zero”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

18:00–18:45, Launch of Samira Sharifova's “MARKETING ≠ ADVERTISING: From Customer Needs to Business Results” (in Russian). “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Apostrof-A Publishing House

18:00–18:45, Launch of “The Heroic Intelligence Officer”, Dedicated to Vusal Tahirov, Fallen Serviceman of the Patriotic War. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Republican Memorial Book Editorial Office

18:00–18:45, Works by Kirkuk Author Shamsaddin Kuzaçi. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Kirkuk Cultural Association

24 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Presentation of the Turkish-Language Edition of “The Works of Huseyn Javid”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan Cultural Centre in Türkiye

10:00–10:45, Launch of Professor Asif Hajiyev's “Geopoetics” (Historical Geography and Turkic Ethnic Poetics: Issues of Genesis and Typology). “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan University

10:00–10:45, Literary and Cultural Relations between Azerbaijanis and Iraqi Turkmens. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Kirkuk Cultural Association

11:00–11:45, Humanity's Silent Victory: Launch and Book Signing of Natig Mammadli's “Us, Them and Our Mountains”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Book Launch: “The Secret of Forgotten Fairy Tales 2”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Everest Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Shamkhal Hasanov. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

11:00–11:45, “Bookloop” – A Loyalty and Social Community Platform Built Around Books. Conference hall. Azerbaijan Technical University

11:00–, Make a Zine! Share Your Culture!. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

11:00–12:00, Calligraphy and Manuscripts: The Beauty of Script and the Memory of the Book. Stand P2-019. ICESCO regional office in Baku

11:00–, Signing Ceremony of Memoranda of Cooperation between the Azerbaijan National Library and the National Libraries of Jordan, Estonia and Serbia. Stand P1-049. Azerbaijan National Library

11:00–, Book Signing with Joshgun Karimov. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

11:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Farid Maharramli's Novel “The White Land”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Presentation of the book “Humay and the Huma Bird”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Tahsil Publishing and Printing LLC

12:00–12:45, Panel Discussion: “The Role of Higher Education in Personality Development” (BSU-80 Series). “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Baku Slavic University

12:00–12:45, Launch and Book Signing of Shamil Sadig's “Oderdler: A Covenant with God”, “He Has a Head but Doesn't Read” and “The Teacher's Business Diary”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. XAN Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Scientific and Theoretical Conference: Children's Literature and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age. Conference hall. F. Kocharli Republican Children’s Library

12:00–, Meet Reyhan Yusifgizi and Book Signing for “Mastan and Babu”, “My Friend Mimi” and Other Titles. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

12:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Gunay Hamidova's Novel “The End of Longing”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

12:00–, Book Signing with Yunis Orujov. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

12:00–, Book Signing with Masuda Jabbar. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

12:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Shakar Gazanfar gizi's “The Woman on the White Horse”. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

12:00–, Book Signing for Elgusel's “The Adventures of Yumag”. Stand P1-069. Alfacin Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Meeting and Book Signing with Sabir Rustamkhanli, People’s Poet and Honorary Author of the 12th Baku International Book Fair. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

13:00–13:45, Meet the Authors and Television Series Cast of “Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes”, Followed by a Book Signing. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

13:00–13:45, Presentation of Kaspi Kids Publications. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Kaspi Kids

13:00–13:45, American and Azerbaijani Folklore Traditions: An Analysis of Folk Tales. Conference hall. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

13:00–, Launch of Mikhail Bulgakov's “The Fatal Eggs”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

13:00–, Book Signing with Fatima Alkhaz. Stand P1-011. Aghilli Bala Publishing House

13:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Sevil Ulvi's Poetry Collection “If a Woman Wishes”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

13:00–14:00, Book Signing for Teymur Mammadov's “Advertising Speaks”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Book Launch: “Inji and Her Friend Shadow”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Tahsil Publishing and Printing LLC

14:00–14:45, Launch of Boran Aziz's “The Struggle for the Republic”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Chapar Publications

14:00–14:45, Nizami Ganjavi and Alisher Navoi in Azerbaijani Literary Scholarship. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

14:00–14:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Eyvaz Zeynalov. Conference hall. Libra Kitab Publishing House

14:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Inqilab Shahbazov. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

14:00–15:00, The Future of Reading: Culture, Society and New Generations. Stand P2-019. ICESCO regional office in Baku

14:00–16:00, Book Launch: Sahil Sarkhanli’s “Gulluja. Biography of a Village”. Stand P1-017. Chapar Publications

14:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Shamama Aghamuradova's Book Series “Discover Your Strength”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

14:00–, Book Signing with Huseyn Nagili. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

14:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Ilgar Fahmi. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

14:00–, Book Signing with Aziz Sultan. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

15:00–15:45, Launch and Book Signing of Elay's Novel “Nine” and Khayala Murad's Novel “Avel”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. XAN Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of Jeyhun Salman's “Fazzi: Genesis” and Meet-the-Author Session. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Libra Kitab Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Turkish Author Miyase Sertbarut. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

15:00–15:45, Contemporary Approaches to Young Adult Literature. Conference hall. Sabat Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Khulya Sabirli. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

15:00–, Book Signing with Turkish Writer Sema Yaylı. Stand P1-011. Aghilli Bala Publishing House

15:00–, Book Signing with Polish Writer and Illustrator Justyna Bednarek. Stand P1-045. Libra Kitab Publishing House

15:00–, Launch of Sevinj Elsevar's “The Devil's Wheel”. Stand P1-069. Alfacin Publishing House

15:30–, Book Signing for Shabnam Kheyrulla's “Mais in Netland”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

16:00–16:45, Launch of Gultekin Ganiyeva's “Heryon – The Hidden Power”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Gadim Gala Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Launch and Book Signing of the Cinematic Novel “Eight”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Kosmo Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Launch of Ayaz Ilyasov's “100 Fascinating Facts about the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

16:00–16:45, A Journey Through the Poetry of Mirvarid Dilbazi. Conference hall. Mirvarid Dilbazi Poetry Society

16:00–17:00, Azerbaijan on the Silk Roads: Books and Knowledge at the Crossroads of Civilisations. Stand P2-019. ICESCO regional office in Baku

16:00–, English-Language Reading Session for Children. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

16:00–17:00, Presentation of the “Offi Startup” Project. Stand P1-101. Offline Book Club

16:00–17:00, Book Signing for Amin Oruj's “Panda Pan and the Apple Tree”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Ashraf Aran. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

16:00–18:00, Book Signing for Gunel Akbar's “Pika Underground”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

16:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Mushfig Abbasov. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

16:00–, Book Signing for Aygun Alakbarli's “Why Is Elifja Afraid of the Wind?”. Stand P1-069. Alfacin Publishing House

16:00–, Book Signing with Mir Kamil. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Murshud Mehdi. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

17:00–17:45, “The Life of Yunus Emre and Selected Poems”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

17:00–17:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Turkish Author Ayşegül Dede. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

17:00–17:45, “MiniArt” – Presentation of Miniature Books. Conference hall. Mayak Publications

18:00–18:45, Olzhas Suleimenov Through the Eyes of Azerbaijan. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

18:00–18:45, A New Perspective on Literature: Discussion of the Best Poetry and Prose Anthologies. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Park Publishing House

18:00–18:45, Overcoming Fears Through Fairy Tales: Psychological Ways to Understand Children's Fears. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Alfacin Publishing House

25 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Launch of Aygun Mehdiyeva's “Mathematics”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Sumgayit State Technical College

10:00–10:45, The Revival of the Novel in Contemporary Prose: Discussion of Ilham Aziz's “Gavvas”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Park Publishing House

10:00–10:45, Book Launch: “Parenting School – Becoming a Mother”. Conference hall. Alfacin Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Children and Moral Values. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ting Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Book Launch: “Thought and History”, “Self and Other”, “The Jalayirids” and “The Aqsunqurids”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Kosmo Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Presentation of the “Media Issues at BSU” Journal. Conference hall. Baku State University

11:00–, English-Language Reading Session for Children. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

11:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Naiba Yusif's “Blow” and “War”. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Book Launch: “Pink Wax 2”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Everest Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Turkish–Azerbaijani Literary Relations: A Look at Classical Turkish Prose and Poetry. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Park Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Meet the Author and Book Signing with Iranian-American Writer Parinush Sanii. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Presentation of Books by Gunel Eyvazli. Conference hall. Sumgayit State Technical College

12:00–, Meet Zahid Khalil and Book Signing for “The King's Chair”, “Rainbow” and “Iron Fist”. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

12:00–, Book Signing with Elgusel. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

12:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Aysel Aghalarova's Novel “Your Silent Arrival”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

12:00–, Book Signing for Aynur Javid's Series “Bilge's Adventures”. Stand P1-012. XAN Publishing House

12:00–, Book Signing with Eyvaz Zeynalov. Stand P1-045. Libra Kitab Publishing House

12:30–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Ayaz Imranoglu. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Meeting and Book Signing with Reyhan Yusifgizi, Honorary Author of the 12th Baku International Book Fair. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

13:00–13:45, “A Day of Poetry” Project. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Writers’ Union of Azerbaijan

13:00–13:45, Getting to Know Ourselves: Meet Poet-Translator Giya Pachkhatashvili and Author Zaur Bayramoglu. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Republican Library for the Visually Impaired

13:00–13:45, My Kelaghayi: Traditional, Paisley-Patterned and Floral. Conference hall. Mirvarid Dilbazi Poetry Society

13:00–, Launch of Şermin Yaşar and İlber Ortaylı's “The Henna-Coloured Sparrow”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

13:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Vasif Zahidov. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

13:00–, Meet the Author and Book Signing with Iranian-American Writer Parinush Sanii. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

13:00–, Book Signing with Vugar Bayramli. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

13:00–, Launch of Ahmad bey Aghaoglu's “Unity in Culture”. Stand P1-018. Salman Mumtaz Publications

13:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Aysel Nasirzade. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

13:00–, Book Signing with Aytaj Gambarova. Stand P1-011. Aghilli Bala Publishing House

13:00–14:00, Book Signing for Ruzbeh's “People of God”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Launch and Book Signing of “Do Not Rush to Live”, Marking the 80th Birthday of People's Poet Vahid Aziz. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Zardabi Publishing

14:00–14:45, Book Launch: Rovshan Abdullaoglu’s “Ten Commanders”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Gadim Gala Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Writing University Admission Essays for U.S. Universities. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

14:00–14:45, “Steel Patterns” – The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum's Arms Collection. Conference hall. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

14:00–16:00, Book Launch: Sahil Sarkhanli’s “Gulluja. Biography of a Village”. Stand P1-017. Chapar Publications

14:00–14:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Ragif Raufoglu. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

14:00–, Book Signing with Zahid Khalil. Stand P1-045. Libra Kitab Publishing House

14:00–, Book Signing with Fazila Asgarova. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

14:30–, Book Signing for Sara Ibrahim's Novel “The Pink Chamomile”. Stand P1-012. XAN Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of People's Poet Vahid Aziz's New Poetry Collection. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Women on Screen and in Literature: Launch of Ramil Ahmad's “Seven Shadows”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Nebula Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Book Launch: “Ibrahimkhalil Khan”. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Altun Kitab Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of Asadulla Jafarov's “Zuvandchay Palaeolithic Sites”. Conference hall. Apostrof-A Publishing House

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Elmira Aslanova. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

15:00–17:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Young Writer Banu Hasanzade. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

15:00–, Book Signing with Jeyhun Hidayatli. Stand P1-015. Mayak Publishing House

15:00–, Book Signing with Elmir Isgandarov. Stand P1-053. MIMTA Publications

15:00–16:00, Book Signing for Ilgar Kamil's “The Art of Living”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Book Launch: “Discover Your Strength”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Alfacin Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Elxan Elatli. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House

16:00–16:45, The Role of Cognitive Psychology in Teaching Creative Writing. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Sabat Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Meet Author Nurana Islam and Book Presentation. Conference hall. Libra Kitab Publishing House

16:00–, English-Language Reading Session for Children. Stand P2-043. Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

16:00–18:00, Book Signing for Gunel Akbar's “Pika Underground”. Stand P1-014. Parlaq Imzalar Publishing House

17:00–17:45, Launch of Agha Hajibayli's “The Human Being on the Horizon of Thought”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. MIMTA Publications

17:00–17:45, Launch of Aziz Yagubzade's Children's Book “Qarabag FC – Adventures of Victory”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. uşaq kitabının təqdimatı “Mayak” yayınları

17:00–17:45, “Fairy Tales Speak One Language” – Launch of Azerbaijani–Uzbek Fairy Tale Books. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. F. Kocharli Republican Children’s Library

17:00–17:45, Launch of Mukhtar Jafarli's “Melody of Compassion”. Conference hall. MIMTA Publications

17:00–, Launch of Aysel Rasulzade's “Parenting School – Becoming a Mother” and Zeynab Taghavi's “Discover Your Strength”. Stand P1-069. Alfacin Publishing House

18:00–18:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Marjina Jumati. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

18:00–18:45, Book Launch: “Behind the Scenes of Business”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Dastan Publications

18:00–18:45, Knowledge Quiz. “Nizami Ganjavi” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

26 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Azerbaijani Women Poets. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Kirkuk Cultural Association

10:00–10:45, Launch of Amina Melikova's “Happiness in Carpets: 10 Reasons a Carpet Can Make You Happy”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

11:00–11:45, Launch of Jamila Mammadli's “Lights of the House Next Door” and Meet-the-Author Session. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Parafraz Publications

11:00–11:45, “Warrior”: A Child Between Cancer and Life, by Sanubar Zahidgizi. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Ting Publishing House

11:00–11:45, Presentation of the Book “The Woman Who Rose from the Ashes”. Conference hall. Dastan Publishing House

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

11:30–, Book Signing for Jamila Mammadli's “Lights of the House Next Door”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

12:00–12:45, Book Launch: “The Clever Crow” (A Story for Children, a Message for Parents). “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Alfacin Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Azerbaijan's Place in the Culture of the Turkic World. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Chapar Publications

12:00–12:45, Launch of “Exploring Intersections between Nizami and Dante: Before and After Medievality”, Co-Edited by Professor Rahila Geybullayeva. Conference hall. Baku Slavic University

12:00–, Meet Aziz Sultan and Launch of “The Chameleon's Strike”. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

12:00–, Book Signing with Educator Ulviyya Gasimova. Stand P1-011. Aghilli Bala Publishing House

13:00–13:45, Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Next-Generation Presentations. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library

13:00–13:45, “S.A. Fairy Tales Quiz” (Prize Draw). “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Everest Publishing House and IRS

14:00–14:45, Book Launch: Nizami Jafarov’s “The First Turkological Congress”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

14:00–14:45, Launch of Asgar Ahmad's “Ethnopolitical Processes in Western Azerbaijan (from Antiquity to the Early 20th Century)”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Baku Slavic University

14:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Rahib Aghamammadli. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

14:00–, The Hidden Formula of Advertising: Launch and Book Signing of Teymur Mammadov's “Creativity in Advertising”. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of Yuliya Karimova's “Jumbulu Goes to Kindergarten” and Storytelling Session. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

15:00–15:45, Launch of “Conqueror of Shusha”, about National Hero Sadig Huseynov, Who Fell in the First Garabagh War. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Republican Memorial Book Editorial Office

15:00–15:45, Enriching Children's Imaginations Through Books: Launch of Aziz Sultan's “The Lost Sword”. Conference hall. Ipekyolu Publishing House

15:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Sardar Amin's Novel “Yosma” and Malik Rza's Novel “Sum”. Stand P1-007. Mujru Publishing House

15:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Nazakat Baloghlanova. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

16:00–, Awards Ceremony. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

16:00–16:45, A New Voice in Literature – GYB. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Portuqa Publishing House

16:00–16:45, Book Launch: Nizami Taghisoy’s “History of Kazakh Literature”. Conference hall. Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

16:00–16:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Arzu Jafarova. Stand P1-020. TEAS Press Publishing House (3 Alma)

16:00–, Launch and Book Signing of Aziz Sultanov's “The Lost Sword”. Stand P1-023. Ipekyolu Publishing House

16:00–, Book Signing for Sevinj Elsevar's Novel “A Novruz Tale”. Stand P1-012. XAN Publishing House

16:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Nargiz Ismayilova. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

16:30–, Launch and Book Signing of Eldar Karimov's “Psychofact”. Stand P1-023. Ipekyolu Publishing House

17:00–17:45, New Films – Local Films. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Khayali Media

17:00–17:45, Panel Discussion: “TECHNOHUMAN – How Can We Keep Pace with the Times?”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. SİMART

18:00–18:45, Knowledge Quiz. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

27 October 2026

10:00–10:45, Launch of the Textbook “Radio Journalism”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Baku State University

10:00–10:45, Presentation: “The Bible Today”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Caucasus Literature Company

11:00–11:45, Book Launch: “Mirza Gadim Iravani: At the Crossroads of Times”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Azerbaijan National Museum of Art

11:00–11:45, Panel Discussion: The Book Value Chain – Book Clubs, Public and Private Institutions, and Influencer Partnerships. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Offline Book Club

11:00–13:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

11:00–, Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Knowledge and Win Books!. Stand P1-104. National Aviation Academy

12:00–12:45, Challenges in Literary Translation: Discussion of the Revised Azerbaijani Translation of Mikhail Bulgakov's “The Master and Margarita” by Saday Budagli and Juan Gabriel Vásquez's “The Sound of Things Falling”. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Park Publishing House

12:00–12:45, Launch of an Encyclopaedia for Children. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Aghilli Bala Publishing House

13:00–13:45, “A Day of Poetry” Project. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Writers’ Union of Azerbaijan

13:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Young Writer Kamran Jafarov. Stand P1-018. Kritika Publishing House

14:00–14:45, Launch of Gashem Isabeyli's “Elnur, Akil and Their Adventures” and “Üüü”, Followed by a Meet-the-Author Session. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Parafraz Publications

14:00–14:45, TheKadr – Azerbaijan Casting Bank. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Khayali Media

15:00–15:45, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Aziza Babayeva. “SOCAR” Presentation Zone. Qanun Publishing House

15:00–15:45, Launch of Academician Ahad Janahmadov's “Science in My Life”. “Muhammad Fuzuli” Presentation Zone. Apostrof-A Publishing House

15:00–, Book Signing for Gashem Isabeyli's “Elnur, Akil and Their Adventures” and “Üüü”. Stand P1-032. Parafraz Publications

15:00–17:00, Reading and Discussion Session in the Kids Zone. Stand P1-090. Republican Children’s Library and Offline Book Club

16:00–, Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Aydan Jabili. Stand P1-013. Qanun Publishing House

Dates: 21–25 October 2026

Opening hours: Daily 10:00–20:00

National Hall: 21–27 October · International Hall: 21–25 October

Address: Baku Expo Center, 515 Heydar Aliyev Avenue

Entry is free. Entry stops 30 minutes before closing time.

Email: bakubookfair@culture.az

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