The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan ran a training programme for students on financial technologies and digital transformation at the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University and the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction. The programme covered data-driven economic management, digital financial products, payment systems and innovation, data governance, and virtual asset regulation. Sessions delivered by central bank representatives focused on current approaches, practical knowledge and real-world examples, and were conducted in an interactive format, with certificates awarded to participants at the end.