Vice-president of ANAS, director of the Institute of Information Technology, academician Rasim Alguliyev and head of the department of the institute, PhD in technical sciences Babek Nabiyev took part in the 24th meeting of the General Assembly of GEANT on June 21-22, 2021. The online event was attended by representatives of science and education networks from Europe and the Eastern Partnership countries, as well as project implementers.

The annual report of the GEANT Association for 2020 was presented at the event, as well as the strategy for 2021-2026 was approved. In addition, information was provided on the latest innovations in the services provided by GEANT.

The meeting also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work of Science and Education Networks. General information was provided on future conferences and meetings.

It should be noted that the General Assembly is the highest governing body of GEANT. Representatives of member organizations meet at least twice a year.