Wednesday, June 26 2024 11:18
Alina Hovhannisyan

UATE, APRI Armenia sign MOU to collaborate on WCIT2024//DigiTec in  Armenia 

UATE, APRI Armenia sign MOU to collaborate on WCIT2024//DigiTec in  Armenia 

ArmInfo.The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia (UATE) signed a Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) with the Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia Foundation (APRI Armenia) for partnership in policy research and dialogue and the organization of the 2024 World Congress on  Information Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec). This agreement marks the beginning of a collaborative effort between the two organizations to advance technology and policy research initiatives in Armenia.

The MoU was signed by Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)  CEO Sargis Karapetyan and Applied Policy Research Institute of  Armenia Foundation (APRI Armenia) Director Lara Setrakian.

Parties noted that due to the MoU the efforts will be united for the  benefit of the WCIT2024//DigiTec organizational activities and  involvement of prestigious guests, as well as to serve as an advanced  support in using the expertise and joint potential in policy research  and dialogue for the field.

"We are grateful for the cooperation with APRI Armenia and UATE. This  MoU marks a significant step towards a successful WCIT2024/DigiTec.  Together, we will harness our collective expertise to create a  remarkable event that advances technology and policy research in  Armenia,"-said Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing 

Committee of WCIT2024//DigiTec.

The WCIT2024/DigiTec will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, at the Karen  Demirtchian Complex, from October 4-7, 2024. Under the headline "THE  POWER OF MIND: AI Beyond Limits, Within Ethics," the 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.

"We are excited to join forces with UATE and WCIT2024/DigiTec. This  collaboration underscores our commitment to a common goal and our  readiness to work together to advance technology and policy research  in Armenia. It is a great pleasure to contribute to the success of  WCIT2024/DigiTec,"- said Lara Setrakian, President of APRI Armenia. 

The Congress 4-day agenda features a high-level program, B2B  meetings, the WITSA World Cup (WWC) for scaleups, innovation  showcases, business presentations, workshops, and more. It will offer  a comprehensive agenda catering to diverse stakeholders and is  expected to 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.

"For 20 years, UATE has been advocating for the policies of the tech  ecosystem in Armenia. Now, it is time for collective action: This  partnership with APRI Armenia and our efforts for WCIT2024/DigiTec  will bring together our strengths and resources to drive significant  advancements in technology and policy research in our country,"- said  Sargis Karapetyan, CEO of the Union of Advanced Technology  Enterprises (UATE), DigiTec.

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 have the  opportunity to establish prospective cooperation with both Armenian  and international partners.

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.  

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