Aida Badalova is an advisor to the Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, with nearly four years of experience in the role. She has been engaged in developing the national transport strategy, including leading the transformation of Azerbaijan Railways and contributing to the development of a comprehensive urban mobility program for Baku focusing on modernizing the transport sector to enhance connectivity and efficiency. Her work aligns closely with initiatives of World Climate Summit. Badalova's expertise is in strategic planning and transport infrastructure.