ArmInfo. Armenian Blockchian Forum (ABF) and IBM signed a memorandum on the creation of Blockchain Open University in Armenia. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the document was signed during the ABF forum in Yerevan, which gathered over 600 experts and experts in the field of blockade and artificial intelligence from Armenia, Ukraine, Georgia, Canada, Russia, the USA, Ireland, China, Switzerland, Hong Kong and other.
Blockchain Open University presents educational programs for technical specialists in the field of block- technologies, starting from the basic level of training, to the formation of professional development teams capable of solving the most complex business problems and creating products based on any technological platforms.
According to the source, during the forum, the key issue was the discussion of the strategy for the development of the industry's blockade in Armenia, as well as in other countries. The forum also hosted 12 educational master classes and Roadshow, where 15 startups from around the world were given the opportunity to present their projects to 20 professional investors. The capitalization of the funds participating in the forum exceeded $ 10 billion. As a result of Roadshow, the best start-up teams were awarded by the "Basis" group of companies.
Earlier in the press conference, the managing director of the ABF educational cluster, Anastasia Tyurina, explained that Blockchain Open University is a system of educational practice-oriented courses to form a platform where students can independently create effective start-ups that can attract investors and enter international markets. She stressed that the university will have its own system of certification and accreditation, in view of the fact that ABF is considering blockade - as a profession of the future.
It should be noted that ABF is an information and educational platform for combining the practice of leading companies, specialists and entrepreneurs with the aim of creating favorable conditions for the development of technology companies. As part of its activities, the forum conducts international conferences, hackatons, business marathons aimed at finding new solutions, as well as educational courses, mentoring programs for the exchange of experience in the IT industry. GK is a financial and production Russian holding company that invests in high-tech industries, commercial real estate and development. Develops and implements innovations in the field of building materials, transport systems of a new generation and is engaged in supporting start-ups.