WORLD CONGRESS ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IS BACK TO UNVEIL ARMENIA AS THE NEW TECH HUB OF GLOBAL GAME-CHANGERS
Yerevan, Armenia – May 20, 2024 The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia (UATE) announced details on the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2024, scheduled to be held in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 04-07, 2024.
Under the headline “THE POWER OF MIND: AI Beyond Limits, Within Ethics,” WCIT 2024/DigiTec will feature a high-level Congress program, B2B meetings, the WITSA World Cup (WWC) for scaleups, innovation showcases, business presentations, workshops, and more.
UATE is organizing WCIT 2024 in Armenia this year in a high-level partnership with DigiTec, the region’s largest annual event dedicated to innovation and technology.
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The cooperation between WCIT 2024 and DigiTec showcases the high-level partnership, highlighted by the joint branding of the event, symbolizing a comprehensive approach to “The Power of Mind,” especially the Armenian human power.
The press conference speakers were:
- Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of the RA
- Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah, Chairman, World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) (Online from Malaysia)
- Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee of WCIT2024/DigiTec
- Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)
WCIT 2024/DigiTec Congress will serve as a global platform to amplify the impact of information technologies, emphasizing the importance of applied sciences, investments, and presence across diverse regions and economies. Armenia, as a prominent technological hub in the region, has seen a surge in global technology companies setting up their research and development (R&D) offices and branches in recent years.
Thanks to the conference, many companies will discover the opportunities and potential to establish their scientific research centers. Moreover, it aims to underscore the pivotal role of applied sciences in fostering regional socioeconomic development through innovations and Tech solutions while also showcasing the future and advancements in technology, particularly in the realm of AI and the areas affected.
“The Republic of Armenia has announced the high-tech and ICT sector as a prior direction for the economic development of the country. In this context, we highly appreciate international technological conferences and events to be held in Armenia, as both content-wise and in terms of unveiling new opportunities for Armenia, once again emphasizing the important role of Armenia on the global technological map.
I suppose WCIT2024/DigiTec will become another platform for collaboration with international partners to reveal the technological potential of Armenia worldwide,” – said Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of the RA․
The Minister assured that Government of the RA, in the scope of its responsibilities and mandate, will support the Organizational Committee to hold a respectable event.
Armenia has firmly positioned itself as a tech hub on the global technology map. WCIT 2024/DigiTec will highlight Armenia’s technological capacity to key companies in the sector, enticing them to collaborate on academic research projects, establish branches, and develop business centers within its borders.
Armenia is honored to host the WCIT 2024/DigiTec, as it is home to tech unicorn PicsArt and many successful startups, such as Renderforest and Krisp.
Government policies, including tax incentives and R&D funding, support Armenia’s tech sector. These policies further drive innovation and have attracted international players like Synopsis, Siemens, Adobe, and Nvidia to establish R&D centers.
“We are honored to host and represent WCIT 2024/DigiTec in Armenia. Our country is being considered as a new Tech Hub and we are likely to share all this game-changing experience and expertise we have locally with our guests and participants. I am also honored to announce that for this edition of WCIT 2024, we are partnering with the largest tech and innovation event in the region – DigiTec, which is hosting thousands of tech companies from Armenia and abroad,” – said Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee of WCIT2024//DigiTec.
The congress will offer a comprehensive agenda catering to diverse stakeholders and will attract thousands of local and international delegates. Through interactive sessions and exclusive panel discussions, attendees will gain access to the latest global ICT innovations, best practices, and cutting-edge solutions.
“Dear Dr Sean Seah, colleagues, guests, My honor to be part of this unparalleled event and amazing news. As you know I was the one who was handed over the cup symbolizing that WCIT 24 is to be held in Armenia.
WCIT is a congress that shapes the future of innovation and technologies, and Armenia, as the new tech hub is the exact location to host such a fascinating event.
I am sure both Armenia and WCIT will benefit from this cooperation and the event will have its significant impact on future enhancement and promotion of technologies worldwide,”- highlighted Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises-UATE.
Participants will have the platform to network and showcase their investment projects and ideas, paving the way for mutually beneficial partnerships with international entities and driving sustained technological leadership and innovation. All attendees will be given the opportunity to establish prospective cooperation with both Armenian and international partners.
“WITSA has high expectations for this year’s event. Armenia’s growing prominence in the global tech scene, coupled with its successful hosting of WCIT in 2019, makes it the perfect location for these important discussions.
In recent years, Armenia has emerged as a hub for startups and tech companies in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The Armenian tech ecosystem is still relatively young, but it is growing rapidly. The country has the potential to become a major player in the global tech scene in the years to come,”-said Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah, Chairman of the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA).
Key highlights of WCIT 2024/DigiTec include an opening ceremony with breathtaking tech solutions, captivating presentations by international and local industry leaders, and extensive opportunities for informal networking.
In 2024, the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) and DigiTec will introduce the tech potential of Armenia and the region to the international community while providing a platform for local organizations to showcase their achievements in the field.
This year’s World Congress on Innovation and Technology will have an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal impact, ethics, and future.
Experts from various fields will convene to discuss ethical innovation, human-machine collaboration, and AI regulations with global implications under the theme of “Ethics, Society, and Governance.”
Additionally, sessions on “Green AI” will explore environmentally conscious AI solutions for sustainability, while discussions on “AI in Social Media and Marketing” will address reaching marginalized consumers and enhancing marketing efficiency.
Another highlight includes “The Female Grace of AI,” advocating for gender equality and economic empowerment in the digital sphere. Furthermore, sessions will explore AI’s role in crisis response, innovative opportunities in digital innovation, and the challenges and best practices shaping AI’s future, featuring leading industry figures in panel discussions.
A dedicated platform will be allocated for managing and applying AI across various private and public domains.
WCIT 2024/DigTec will be held in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Armenia, represented by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry.
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About WCIT: The World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) is a global catalytic platform of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) – a consortium of over 80 information technology (IT) industry associations from economies around the world. For 40 years, technology leaders—CEOs and investors, policymakers and government officials, academics and technologists—have joined in this annual event to discuss the state of the industry, where it is headed, and what it means for our future. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Vint Cerf, Bill Gates, Ginni Rometty, Larry Ellison, Anne Mulcahey, Faqir Chand Kohli, and Michael Dell.
Official website: https://wcit2024-digitec.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcit2024.digitec
About WITSA: The World Innovation, Technology, and Services Alliance (WITSA) is an alliance of tech industry associations from 80 countries and economies. WITSA is dedicated to advocating policies that advance industry growth and development; facilitating international trade and investment in tech products and services; strengthening WITSA members’ national industry associations; and providing members with a broad network of professional contacts. WITSA’s global signature platform, the World Congress on Innovation & Technology (WCIT), is the premier global industry-sponsored tech conference.
Official website: https://www.witsa.org
About UATE: The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) was founded in 2000 as a business association representing Armenian ICT enterprises, advocating for industry growth and development. With 122 member organizations as of June 1, 2023, including local and international firms specializing in software development, internet technologies, and semiconductor design, among others, UATE focuses on various key areas. These include promoting internationalization, facilitating access to global markets, government relations and lobbying, technology education, and scientific capacity-building, fostering information society, encouraging cross-industry cooperation and public-private partnerships, and ensuring fair competitiveness in the ICT field. Additionally, UATE has a strong track record in organizing large international events, such as the WCIT 2019 and the DigiTec Annual International Exhibition, which serve as crucial platforms for showcasing Armenian IT industry products and services to both local and international audiences.
Official website: https://www.uate.org
About DIGITEC: The Digitec exhibition is an annual event organized by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) since 2005, showcasing Armenia’s tech potential, innovation, and prospects. With up to 80,000 attendees each year, the exhibition serves as a platform to explore global technological trends. Digitec continues to evolve. In 2023, UATE organized two simultaneous exhibitions, each featuring 120 companies and hosting over 100 speakers. By the end of 2023, participating companies facilitated over 100 million AMD in transactions during Digitec2023.
DigiTec 2024 is scheduled to take place this year from October 4th to 6th at the “Meridian” Expo Center (Voskerichinen 1, Yerevan).
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Official Web site: http://www.digitec.am
