Baku Flames 2025 Announces Its Full Programme

Bringing together leading names from advertising, branding, media, entertainment, and marketing, the Baku Flames International Festival of Creativity and Effectiveness has officially launched its full programme, filled with keynotes, panels, performances, and award shows across two main stages: Flame Stage (Jolly Joker Baku) and Stone Stage (The Stone Chronicle Museum).

The program is divided across two parallel stages:

• Flame Stage at Jolly Joker Baku will host keynotes, creative talks, and panel sessions featuring top agency leaders and industry experts.
• Stone Stage at the Stone Chronicle Museum will present performances, cultural sessions and panels, live music, and late-night events.

 

Across both days, the agenda balances creativity with vibrant cultural energy. From morning clubs to late-night performances, the program is designed not just to inform but to inspire. Attendees will hear from award-winning creatives, global marketers, and experts, while also experiencing Baku’s cultural rhythm through music, art, and entertainment.

 

Highlights of the first day (May 2, Friday) include:

• The Art of Persuasion — Keynote by Ali Rez (CCO, IMPACT BBDO MENAP)
• Will There Be Artificial Creativity? — Keynote by Alemsah Ozturk (Founder, Ogilvy4129)
• Love Your Limits — Keynote by Karolina Galácz (ECD, Café Communications Hungary)
• Exploring Locality for Brands — Keynote by Temur Sadi (Co-Founder, CEO & Design Director, MA’NO Branding)
• Special sessions presented by Azercell and Sofar Sounds
• Panaels on AI vs. Creativity, the Young Lions Awards Show, a Rock ‘n’ Roll concert by Cem Durmaz at the museum, and more

 

Highlights of the second day (May 3, Saturday) include:

• The Ingredients for Great Brand Moments — Keynote by Shaun Loftman (ECD, Landor)
• The Power of 'Not Normal' Work — Keynote by street artist Frankey
• Don’t Wait, Just Make: A Brief Story About Persistence — Keynote by Eduardo Marques (CCO, Publicis Groupe Benelux)
• What Makes Brands Unstoppable — Keynote by Aliyar Huseynov (Brand Operations Director, P&G)
• Special sessions presented by m10 and Birbank, a panel discussion on Humor in Advertising, a Hip-Hop concert at the museum, and more

 

With a program featuring world-class speakers, a mix of business and culture, and a growing international presence, Baku Flames promises to be one of the region’s most exciting creative festivals. Full agenda and passes available now at www.bakuflames.az/programme

 

More details about the festival:

Dates: May 2-3, 2025

Venues: Jolly Joker Baku (Flame Stage), Stone Chronicle Museum (Stone Stage) and the Flames Garden

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