ArmInfo. Ameriabank, a pioneer in technological transformation, served as the general sponsor of the Bold Business 2031 forum. The event, organized by LinkedIn Local Yerevan, took place in Yerevan, bringing together the business community, including business leaders, investors, representatives of government and international agencies, diplomats, and experts. The goal of the event was to unite business communities from various fields on a single platform and create a forum for communication. Key topics on the current agenda included the development of artificial intelligence, new technologies, and networking.
The keynote speaker at the event was David Yang, an entrepreneur and technology leader, founder or co-founder of 13 IT companies, who noted: "A lot has changed in the AI field over the past two years. There's no need to wait; we need to start implementing small projects using AI in business now, achieve initial success, and move forward." He noted that in the US, 62% of companies with revenues over $1 billion have already brought AI-based automation to the production level. He also estimates that Armenia is at the forefront of this process.
Arman Barseghyan, Member of the Management Board and Director of Retail Business at Ameriabank, emphasized that such platforms provide an opportunity to communicate with representatives from various sectors and understand their needs. "Such a platform provides the opportunity to obtain additional new information, communicate, and align our offers and solutions with client needs," he explained, noting that digital is a priority for Ameriabank. In addition to providing traditional financial services, the bank also meets client needs through modern digital solutions and platforms. Ameriabank already has platforms actively used by businesses, the main one being My Business, which recently received a special award. This platform allows clients to access all essential services—from account opening to POS terminals—virtually, through an online platform.
This event also addressed another important area: networking for new business connections, specifically expanding business ties and connecting representatives of various business communities. As Gor Karapetyan, co-organizer of the event and co-founder of the BOLD Group of Companies, noted, the goal of the event is to unite business communities working in various fields and create a platform for communication. "With the help of our keynote speaker, we are trying to provide practical information about the future, enabling entrepreneurs to increase their brand awareness and establish a platform for communication," Karapetyan explained. During the networking event, approximately 50 people had the opportunity to connect.
BOLD Business Forum co-founder Emil Kroyan emphasized that the event's agenda is structured around the changes, challenges, and opportunities awaiting businesses by 2031: "Overall, the entire agenda is built around the changes occurring and what modern businesses are preparing for by 2031, the challenges they will face, and the opportunities they will face." He noted that this format of the event provides participants with the opportunity to establish new business connections, with the potential to develop further collaborations and new business initiatives.
It is worth noting that Ameriabank is a leading financial technology institution in Armenia and plays a vital role in the country's economy. As part of its digital transformation strategy, the bank introduces and continuously improves unique products, services, and innovative platforms designed to meet the financial and non-financial needs of its clients. As a dynamically developing fintech environment, Ameriabank offers comprehensive solutions to improve quality of life. Incidentally, at the end of September, Ameriabank received nine awards at Global Finance magazine's prestigious international "Best Digital Bank" awards, winning eight national awards and one regional award. Global Finance recognized Ameriabank's digital ecosystem as the best in a number of areas, including innovation, digital transformation, online payments, products and services, SME lending platform, and more. In particular, Ameriabank received awards in the following categories: "Most Innovative Digital Bank", "Best Transformation", "Best Digital Bank for Consumers", "Best Online Products", "Best Online Payment Solution", "Best in Social Media Marketing and Services", "Best SME Platform", "Best Trade Finance Services in Armenia", and "Best Trade Finance Services in Central and Eastern Europe".
