Armenian engineering potential can bring great changes in the world arena: WCIT 2024 three-day congress starts in Yerevan

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, ARMENPRESS. The World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT 2024) will serve as an extremely important international platform for innovation, Armenian Minister of High-tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan stated during a press conference. He emphasized that Armenia is hosting the event for the second time in five years, emphasizing the country's ambitions to become a major regional technological hub.

"In recent months, our partners from the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises, led by Hayk Karapetyan, along with representatives of various state departments, have worked extensively to position Armenia as a key focal point on the global technological map. Over the course of these three days, I am confident that we will discover new opportunities in artificial intelligence, offering groundbreaking tools that will transform our lives, our planet, and the technological landscape. I have no doubt the congress will serve as an important international platform for innovation and discovery," said Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

Chairman of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), Sean Seah, noted that during the 2019 congress, they had also gathered in Yerevan, creating many pleasant memories. He mentioned that WITSA is organizing this congress for the 28th time, with the last two held in Asian countries.

"During the congress, we will not only discuss artificial intelligence but also the achievements our organization has made. Many countries are seriously exploring the applicability of artificial intelligence across various fields, and there is strong competition between them. It is encouraging that such events are held under government auspices, making cooperation on the digital platform even more valuable. Throughout the year, we will focus on artificial intelligence, ensuring that even start-ups can learn from advanced practices. By the end, we will publish relevant materials on how to use artificial intelligence for the common good and to create more efficient systems. The next publication will be ready by the end of this three-day congress and will serve as a guide for emerging countries that wish to follow our path in this field," said Chairman of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) Sean Seah.

Hayk Karapetyan, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee for WCIT 2024/DigiTec, noted that the three-day conference will focus on discussions about artificial intelligence and its applications in various fields, from education to space technologies. He expressed hope that this will be truly engaging for everyone.

The President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), Alexander Yesayan, emphasized that the discussions during the conference will be highly valuable, as they will primarily revolve around artificial intelligence.

Hayk Yesayan, General Director of Team Telecom Armenia, who also attended the press conference, mentioned that Armenia is poised to become a global hotspot for the IT community in the near future.

Following the conference, an official stamp cancellation ceremony dedicated to WCIT 2024/DigiTec was held in collaboration with HayPost.