Burbank event to examine Armenia’s place in the Global AI Landscape

A special event dedicated to Armenia's role in the global artificial intelligence sector will be held on October 7 at the Kalaydjian Banquet Hall in Burbank, California. The gathering aims to explore how AI advancements can impact Armenia’s economy, national security, and regional competitiveness. Key speakers include Dr. Hrant Khachatryan from the YSU Machine Learning Laboratory, Rev Lebaredian of NVIDIA, and YSU Rector Dr. Hovhannes Hovhannisyan. The panel will discuss necessary investments in infrastructure and talent to foster growth within the country. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Yerevan State University’s Center for Mathematical and Applied Research, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting research fellowships at the Machine Learning Laboratory. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts while contributing to the development of the next generation of Armenian AI researchers. Registration for the event is currently open and approval-based.