“EventToura” to collaborate with WCIT2024/DigiTec on logistics and volunteer management

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS. The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia (UATE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with “EventToura” Event Tourism Development Agency to collaborate on logistics and volunteer management for the 2024 World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec).

UATE Executive Director Sargis Karapetyan and “EventToura” Co-founder and Executive Director Mary Badalyan signed the memorandum aimed at jointly organizing the Event and ensuring the visitors’ positive experience.

"As an organization specializing in large-scale event management, we fully understand the role of volunteers in such events and the importance of providing them with appropriate guidance. Through this collaboration, we commit to coordinating the logistics of WCIT2024/DigiTec to ensure that all guests have an exceptional and positive experience,"- said Mary Badalyan, "EventToura" Co-founder and Executive Director.

Within the framework of the collaboration, we will join our efforts to organize the volunteer recruitment, planning, and coordination throughout the entire event, as well as managing the guest registration, queue management to ensure smooth guidance, positive guest experience, QR code ticket verification, and providing information regarding the schedule and timing of speeches.

"We always emphasize the importance of volunteers in such large events. They are the first to greet the guests and visitors, and it is crucial to support the recognition and enhancement of the role of the volunteers, to value their work․ This is also a great opportunity to get involved in community work with partner organization,"- said Sargis Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

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.