Wednesday, 29 July 2015
IT Development Support Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the IT Development Support Council met in the Office of Government.
To begin with, a program entitled “Armenia’s international recognition orbit: European motor race of IT companies,” was submitted to the Council, which will be attended by representatives from 60 Armenian companies.
In the framework of the program, the Armenian delegation will be hosted in 23 European cities, including Brussels, Berlin, Marseille, Warsaw, Prague, Sofia, where they will meet with the representatives of more than 100 companies and public agencies.
The program seeks to introduce Armenia’s innovative potential and opportunities in the IT sector, explore new markets in order to develop new partnerships, master the European expertise and raise awareness of Armenia’s IT industry. The program is expected to kick off this fall and last some 45 days. PM Abrahamyan welcomed the initiative and highlighted the successful implementation of the project.
The meeting next referred to the training of qualified IT professionals, including the design of improved training mechanisms and opportunities for IT managers. The domestic IT industry stands in great need of highly skilled professionals and, therefore, coordinated and purposeful efforts should be made in universities and IT companies.
During the discussion, the participants shared their opinions, suggestions and observations, based on international experience and existing capabilities.
Hovik Abrahamyan ordered to set up a task force involving representatives from public agencies, private sector, as well as university specialists in order to develop recommendations and an appropriate action plan.
Reference was made to the upcoming events and programs in IT industry. In particular, it was reported that the ArmTech 2015 annual conference will be held on October 12 in Armenia and on October 14 in Nagorno-Karabakh.
At the same time, the presidential award ceremony for outstanding contribution to global IT industry will be held this fall. Other notable events are as follows: Digitec Expo 2015 and the Business Innovation Forum.
