Academic City Armenia
October 20-21, 2025
The Academic City: International Knowledge Forum is a two-day international event that will bring together high-level representatives from various countries, along with university leaders, researchers, industry experts, and students, to explore how education, science, and innovation can drive national transformation and foster international cooperation.
Anchored in the vision of the Academic City project, the Forum will present Armenia’s strategic commitment to develop a globally competitive ecosystem for higher education and research, positioning the country as a regional hub for innovation and knowledge.
The program will include high-level keynote addresses, particularly by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, alongside ministerial vision statements and thematic panel discussions. These sessions will address critical priorities such as global trends in higher education, the digital transformation of academia, the role of universities in regional development, enhanced university-industry collaboration, and the evolving landscape of lifelong and flexible learning.
The Forum
Aims to:
- Showcase the Academic City as a model for integrated academic, urban, and technological development
- Strengthen international partnerships across education, research, and innovation
- Engage the public and stakeholders by articulating the project’s long-term benefits, challenges, and strategic significance