Public TV Company of Armenia officially becomes the information sponsor of WCIT2024/DigiTec

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 12, ARMENPRESS. The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia (UATE) has signed a Memorandum of Partnership with The Public TV Company of Armenia to collaborate on promoting and broadcasting the 2024 World Congress on Innovation Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec).

UATE president Alexander Yesayan and Public TV Company of Armenia executive director Hovhannes Movsisyan signed the Memorandum aimed at jointly promoting WCIT2024/DigiTec's global reach and visibility. As the informational partner, Public TV Armenia will provide comprehensive coverage of the events, including news updates, interviews, and in-depth reports.

"Public TV Company of Armenia consistently encourages innovative ideas and places great importance on covering events aimed at making Armenia recognizable in the tech world. The WCIT conference, being held in our country for the second time, will be in the spotlight of Public TV Armenia. Our various formats will cover the key topics and guests of this significant event,"-said Hovhannes Movsisyan, Executive Director of Public TV Armenia.

The MoU between UATE and Public TV Company of Armenia highlights a shared vision to enhance public engagement and increase awareness of WCIT2024/DigiTec through strategic media collaboration. This partnership aims to showcase Armenia's growing role as a rising global tech hub, focusing on innovations in AI and technology.

"Cooperation with Armenian Public TV company of Armenia has a crucial role for WCIT2024/DIgiTec. This collaboration aims to ensure that the latest developments and discussions from WCIT2024/DigiTec reach a broad audience both in regions of Armenia and abroad, enhancing public engagement and awareness of the AI trends and future, as well as technology sector achievements and opportunities of Armenia,"-said Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

As the informational partner, Public TV Company of Armenia will provide comprehensive coverage of the events, including news updates, interviews, and in-depth reports. 

WCIT2024/DigiTec will be held from October 4–7, 2024, in Yerevan,  at the Karen Demirtchian Complex. The Congress will emphasize the importance of applied sciences, investment, and technological presence in various regions and economies, centered around the headline "THE POWER OF MIND: AI Beyond Limits, Within Ethics."

Over four days, the event will feature a comprehensive high-level program that includes B2B meetings, the WITSA World Cup (WWC) for scaleups from up to 20 countries, innovation exhibits, business presentations, workshops, and more. Designed to attract thousands of local and international delegates, the Congress offers a diverse agenda catering 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.

WCIT2024//DigiTec will survey as a global platform, that aims to:

-   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,

-   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.

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 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).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitec.armenia/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitec.armenia/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUATE/videos 

Official Web site: http://www.digitec.am