The 2023 BEC Congress was held in Baku, Azerbaijan on the 21st & 22nd April 2023.  


Downloadable documents


Official presentation of the 2023 BEC Congress 

BEC Annual Report 2022 including the order papers for the 2023 Annual Delegates' Meeting 

Appendix 1 - Proposed Changes to the Rules 

Strategic Plan 2021-2024 

Strategic Implementation Plan 2021-2024 

Power of Attorney for the 2023 Annual Delegates' Meeting 


Time schedule for the 2023 BEC Congress


20th April (Thursday)

Arrival of delegates 

20:00-22:00        Welcome drinks - hotel - Razzmatazz


21st April (Friday)

09:00-09:15        Introduction - Sharg Zali I

09:15-09:35        Welcome & presentation - Sharg Zali I

09:35-10:35        SROI - Sharg Zali I

10:35-11:00        Coffee break - foyer

11:00-11:45        Commissions workshops 1&2 - Sharg Zali I & Hovsan I+II

11:45-12:30        Candidates for elections - Sharg Zali I

12:30-13:30        Lunch - hotel - ZEST Lifestyle Café

13:30-14:15        PARIS 2024 - Sharg Zali I 

14:15-14:40         Coffee break - foyer

14:40-15:25        Commissions workshops 3&4 - Sharg Zali I & Hovsan I+II

15:30-15:45        Conclusion - Sharg Zali I 

16:00-18:30        Cultural programs 1 or 2

18:30-20:00        Free time 

20:00-22:00        Dinner - Baku city center 


22nd April (Saturday) 

09:00-10:00        56th Annual Delegates' Meeting Registration - foyer

10:00-11:15        56th Annual Delegates' Meeting (Part 1) - Sharg Zali I

11:15-11:45        Coffee break - foyer

11:45-14:30        56th Annual Delegates' Meeting (Part 2) - Sharg Zali I

14:30-17:00        Cultural programs 3 or 4

17:15-18:15        Free time 

18:15-19:00        Official reception - foyer

19:00-23:00        2023 BEC Awards Gala - Sharg Zali I

23:00-01:00        Party/Live music - Sharg Zali I


23rd April (Sunday)

Departure for all delegates