July 15, Yerevan, Armenia – The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia (UATE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Matena International School of Leadership & Professional Development. This agreement aims to collaborate on the 2024 World Congress on Innovation Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec) and enhance the Congress’s overall organization.
Sargis Karapetyan, CEO of UATE, and Ruben Hayrapetyan, Co-founder and CEO of Matena, signed the MoU to unite efforts in bringing together international business and partnership networks to support WCIT2024/DigiTec’s organizational activities.
“WCIT2024/DigiTec” presents a unique opportunity for collaboration with Matena for the execution of the Congress. We see great synergy in the joint efforts of UATE and Matena, which will enhance the organizational activities and bring together international business and partnership networks to Armenia,”-said Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee of WCIT2024//DigiTec.
WCIT2024/DigiTec will take place from October 4–7, 2024, at the Karen Demirtchian Complex in Yerevan. The Congress will highlight the significance of applied sciences, investments, and the technological presence across various regions and economies focusing on the main headline “THE POWER OF MIND: AI Beyond Limits, Within Ethics.”
“I am delighted to share that we finally have the opportunity to collaborate with UATE in support of the Congress’s high-level execution. This partnership is incredibly significant for us at Matena. By combining our expertise with UATE’s extensive experience in the technology sector, we are confident that WCIT2024/DigiTec will have new achievements and reach new heights in terms of organization and impact,”-said Ruben Hayrapetyan, Co-founder and CEO of Matena.
The four-day event will showcase a comprehensive high-level program including B2B meetings, the WITSA World Cup (WWC) for scaleups, innovation exhibits, business presentations, workshops, and more. It is designed to attract thousands of local and international delegates with a diverse agenda that caters to various stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to explore advanced solutions, best practices, and the latest global ICT developments through interactive seminars and specialized panel discussions.
“I am happy to state that Armenia has an organization like “Matena,” which offers high-level programs for governing bodies. This collaboration will not only enhance the Congress but also strengthen international ties within the tech community, fostering innovation and growth. This is a momentous step forward, and I look forward to the remarkable outcomes we will enlist together,”- said Sargis Karapetyan, CEO of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), DigiTec.
WCIT2024//DigiTec will survey as a global platform, which aims to:
- Strengthen the impact of information technology, raising awareness about innovations and the latest developments in AI,
- Represent Armenia on international platforms and position it as a new technological hub for the region,
- Promote investments and highlight the importance of ICT solutions in various regions and economies,
- Showcase the technological potential of Armenia, and beyond, within the framework of the DigiTec Expo, which will serve as the main expo platform for WCIT2024/DigiTec.
The conference agenda includes participants from a wide geographic area, with more than 2,000 international delegates expected to visit Armenia during the event.
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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 UATE: The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) represents over 160+ high-tech companies in Armenia, including both local and international firms. UATE is dedicated to driving industry growth through key initiatives: establishing comprehensive technology education across Armenia (Armath Engineering Makerspaces), facilitating global market access, and exchanging expertise through organized delegations. Additionally, UATE significantly influences the legal field through policy-making and government cooperation, fostering a competitive yet collaborative business environment.
UATE is renowned for organizing major events that highlight Armenian technological advancements. Notably, it hosted WCIT in 2019 and is set to host it again in 2024, while also annually organizing the DigiTec Expo for nearly 20 consecutive years showcasing innovations to both local and global audiences. Through these efforts, UATE continues to elevate Armenia’s presence in the global tech landscape. .
Official website: https://www.uate.org
About Matena: Matena is an Armenia-based international business school that contributes to the development of professional skills and leadership qualities through collecting and sharing the best knowledge and the leading world practices for those who permanently pursue improvement and excellence in their professional fields. The executive programs at Matena, led by a powerful faculty composed of world-leading experts and professors (including former Vice-Presidents and top executives from powerhouse companies such as IBM, BCG, and Shell), have already attracted hundreds of top managers and entrepreneurs from both Armenia and abroad. These programs cover a range of topics, including leadership, strategy, negotiations, digital transformation, AI in business, and other relevant subjects.
Matena is also known for its joint executive programs and collaborations with top universities and business schools. These include Harvard University’s Davis Center, ESMT Berlin, the Stockholm School of Economics, and the Swiss IMD, among others (6 out of the 20 best business schools in the world for executive education, according to the Financial Times). The Matena Alumni Club now comprises over 400 graduates—executives and leaders from various fields, including founders and CEOs from leading companies.
Official website: https://matena.am/
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
