Baku is hosting the International Chemistry Olympiad organized by Baku branch of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University.

The Olympiad brings together 300 young chemists from 75 countries, 5 continents, as well as more than 250 chemistry scientists, jury, chemistry experts, pedagogues, observers, and group leaders.

The event is supervised by the university's scientists and teachers led by President of the 47th International Chemistry Olympiad, rector of the Baku branch of the university Nargiz Pashayeva.