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The most awaited technological event, of the year, WCIT 2024/DigiTec, kicks off with the DigiTec Expo (4-6 October) in the Meridian Expo center, an open-air concert in the Republic Square, (October 4), and three-day speeches and panel discussions on AI at the Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex (October 4-7).

On October 4, the region's largest technology exhibition, DigiTec 2024, will open its doors at the Meridian Expo Center, bringing together Armenian and international leading technological companies and startups.

In collaboration with Fastex and Fastbank, the opening of WCIT2024/DigiTec will take place on October 4 in Yerevan Republic Square, featuring an open-air concert by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sergey Smbatyan, followed by an exclusive performance by American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo.

“After extensive preparatory work, the tech week of the year is finally kicking off. WCIT2024/DigiTec includes numerous events, starting with DigiTec on October 4, followed by a concert in Republic Square featuring an exclusive tech show and fireworks. The main events will take place from October 5 to 7 at the Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex” said Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee of WCIT 2024/DigiTec

WCIT 2024/DigiTec will host more than 2,000 international delegates and speakers from around the world in Armenia: Arvid Bell, Eshter Wojcicki, Tak Lo, Rodrigo Messi, Ibrahim Gedeon, and others.

Stephen Ibaraki, Global Chairman of REDDS Capital, will talk about shaping a brighter future by harnessing powerful emerging innovations. Francesca Bertazzo, Collection Strategy at the world-famous Calvin Klein brand, will present the use of AI in marketing and engaging new audiences in social media. Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Nvidia, will share his insights on the next wave of AI and its penetration into all aspects of life. Special guests of the conference, Nubar Afeyan, co-founder of the biotechnology company Moderna, and internationally renowned CEO of Agenus, Garo Armen, will discuss the use of AI in revolutionizing medicine discovery. Alex Yemenidjian, Chairman of the Board of Armenco Capital, will deliver an impressive speech on strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs. These speeches and dozens of other global speakers will provide participants an exclusive opportunity to exchange cutting-edge experiences in global innovation and technology, as well as take part in multifaceted meetings focused on advanced solutions.

“We are delighted to host the WCIT Congress in Armenia for the second time. This year, the conference will open with a video greeting from American entrepreneur Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and X. The 2019 conference led to notable advancements in Armenia's IT sector, and I am confident that this year those achievements will be doubled,” said Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

Over four days, the event will feature a comprehensive high-level program that includes B2B meetings, innovation exhibits, business presentations, workshops, and more.

“This year's WCIT2024/DigiTec is set to be unprecedented in terms of speakers, participants, simultaneous events, exhibitions, and shows, as well as being several times larger in scale compared to previous years. We could not have achieved all of this without the support of our partners and sponsors,” said Sargis Karapetyan, CEO of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), DigiTec.

As part of the conference, the WITSA World Cup (WWC) startup competition will be held, featuring startups selected from around 20 countries. The event will include innovative exhibitions, business presentations, seminars, and other activities. Representing Armenia in the competition will be the startups Text'nPayMe and AllClean. On October 7, the winner of the WITSA World Cup will also be announced.

Under the headline “THE POWER OF MIND: AI Beyond Limits, Within Ethics,” WCIT 2024/DigiTec 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.

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.

This year’s World Congress on Innovation and Technology will have an emphasis on AI and its societal impact, ethics, and future.

WCIT 2024/DigTec will be held in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Armenia, represented by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry.