CIPS is the most effective international forum for the security and fire safety industry in Azerbaijan and South Caucasus.

• Azerbaijan was one of the fastest growing economies in the world over the first decade of the 21st century. This growth was, and remains, linked to the fact that Azerbaijan has significant amounts of hydrocarbon reserves and the interest to exploit and sell these resources on the world markets
• According to World Bank forecast, Republic of Azerbaijan’s 2012 nominal GDP will make up US$ 44.1 billion, with sustained growth of 4.2 percent
• Azerbaijan is ranked 66th in the Ease of Doing Business 2012 Index
• Azerbaijan stands at 18 in the global ranking of 183 economies on the Ease of Starting a Business 2012
• Foreign direct investment in Azerbaijan in 1993 - 2010 exceeded US$ 55 billion. 88 percent of total FDI between 1993 and 2010 went to the oil-extracting industry
• With British Petroleum having a lead in the biggest oil-extracting projects, UK is the lead FDI contributor, followed by the USA (Exxon, Amoco, Unocal), Turkey (Turkish Petroleum), Russia (Lukoil), Norway (Statoil) and Japan (Itochu)
• The foreign trade turnover with 148 world countries amounted to US$ 33.15 billion in January-November 2011, or 31.9 percent more than in January-November last year. The volume of exports increased by 27.01 percent to US$ 24.6 billion compared to the same period of 2010. The volume of import increased by 48.87 percent and hit US$ 8.51 billion
• The increase in imports highlights the sharp rise in government spending on infrastructure throughout the year, resulting in higher capital goods imports
• Italy was Azerbaijan’s largest export market in January-September 2011, contributing a 35.77 percent share of export revenues. France was second, with 15.2 percent, and USA third with 6.2 percent. In addition, Russia also accounted for 17.8 percent of all imports, followed by Turkey with 12.9 percent, and Germany with 9.5 percent in the same period
• According to the World Economic Forum survey, Azerbaijan is in 20th place in the world among the 142 states covered on the strength of investor protection
• From 1 January 2012 a new Customs Code comes into effect in Azerbaijan. The new code is designed to improve the operation of the customs authorities and help harmonize Azerbaijani practice with best international practice
• For Azerbaijan, a considerable amount of security is focused on the energy industry, and protecting the oil pipelines
• White City in Baku is the largest ongoing urban development project in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus. It aims to transform the area into a brand new, high quality urban quarter, acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the city and the wider region. BWC will accommodate the Largest Mall of the region as well as high number of residential and commercial premises
• In Azerbaijan the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) is responsible for certifying the design of fire fighting and fire alarm systems and certification of the actual equipment contained within them
• Azerbaijan's defence spending is second only to Russia's within the Commonwealth of Independent States. In 2011, expenses on defence and security in Azerbaijan had amounted to about US$ 3.287 billion
• 6816 commercial- and residential-grade fires were recorded during 2011 in Azerbaijan. As a result of fires, 66 fatalities, 120 injuries had occurred and were recorded by Ministry of Emergency Situations. Majority of fires, 51% are of commercial grade and origin

Azerbaijan remains the country with the most stable economic development in the world. The conditions that have been created for business have contributed to the investment in the country’s economy exceeding 70 billion dollars in the past few years, half of which has been foreign investment.

In April 2010, foreign investment in Azerbaijan's economy grew by 25.47% against March this year, and for the first quarter, it rose by 37.9% year on year (January-April 2009).

In 2012 Azerbaijan will host the Eurovision 2012. The project of concert hall was confirmed and started to be constructed in September this year. Building for 25 000 spectators will be finished in April 2012. Around 60 000 tourists are expected to come to Baku in the end of May 2012. Tens of hotels and restaurants will be built till this date.

Construction sector in Azerbaijan showed extreme growth last year 20.3%, in January-September 2011 already 13.8% meaning safety and security market continuing to grow and develop. This provides vast opportunities for international companies to introduce their products, technologies and services in Azerbaijan. CIPS exhibition is the most prestigious international security exhibition in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus, is an ideal platform for product promotion, business development, market research and meetings with professionals from Azerbaijan.

The main security exhibition in Azerbaijan

CIPS is the most prestigious international security exhibition in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus.

The exhibition of security systems is an ideal platform for product promotion, business development, market research and meetings with professionals from Azerbaijan.

The exhibition presents a comprehensive range of products and services for integrated security in every sphere of modern life.

The exhibition was launched in 2008.

Every year, CIPS sets new trends in the development of the industry, demonstrates new products and creates conditions for achieving important strategic agreements.

In 2011, 35 companies from 11 countries exhibited at CIPS.

Among the exhibitors were major Azerbaijani manufacturers and distributors, and international companies and corporations: Bosch Security systems, Rotermel GmBH, KABA, SFFECO, SIEZA, BIOSTREAM AXXONSOFT, MOBOTIX AG, BM Technologies, SMP Service, METAKOM Azerbaijan, RCR Solution, MEDIAPHONE, ELFOR SRL, Brand Master Plus, A+A Security, SOYUZ Ltd, SOKLA, Infinor, KC&SS, Pojspezmash, A YANGIN, Peleng, VIP TECHNOLOGY.

The countries represented at the exhibition included Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, UAE, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Cyprus.

The visitors to CIPS were security market professionals, company directors and leading specialists responsible for procurement.

In 2011, the number of registered exhibition visitors came to over 8000 people.

CIPS is a major event in the security industry and is not to be missed!

CIPS 2011 testimonials:

I can say that the exhibition helped us to broaden the range of our customers and significantly increase the percentage of private orders. During the show we were repeatedly approached by interested visitors, and they not only showed interest, but also left requests and orders. This, of course, represents success, and we intend to participate in the exhibition regularly.

Kamilla ISMAILOVA, Manager, VIP Technology Security Systems

The CIPS 2011 exhibition once again allowed us to demonstrate our successes and capabilities to a large number of visitors, and present our achievements. Our primary goal was to attract more loyal customers.

Seymour ADILOV, Marketing Manager, BM Technologies

Our goal in participating in the exhibition was to learn more about the security equipment market in Azerbaijan, where political stability and economic development are facilitating the development of technical means of security everywhere.

Ilakha ALIYEVA, Business Development Manager, KABA (Germany)

We are trying to find customers and partners in Azerbaijan. Our potential customers are found in many sectors in Azerbaijan – oil, housing, hospitals, hotels, etc. Bosch is ready to be present in Azerbaijan with its consistently high-quality German products, and to occupy a significant place in the market among other companies - and we believe that the CIPS exhibition will help us in this regard.

Richard Schurink, Sales Manager in Central Asia, Bosch Security Systems