Armenia
Armenia (), , group=pron officially the Republic of Armenia,, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia.The UNbr>classification of world regions places Armenia in Western Asia; the CIA World Factbook , , and ''Ox ...
. The 23rd World Congress on IT featured discussions related to the evolution of the Digital Age. It included sessions on topics ranging from
artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence—perceiving, synthesizing, and inferring information—demonstrated by machines, as opposed to intelligence displayed by animals and humans. Example tasks in which this is done include speech re ...
smart cities
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to
cybersecurity
Computer security, cybersecurity (cyber security), or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, t ...
, climate change, and more.
The 2019 World Congress had over 2000 delegates from 70 countries, with over 31 sponsoring organizations.
Overview
The Congress has been organized since 1978 by the
World Information Technology and Services Alliance
The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a consortium of associations from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry around the world. The group claims that it represents over 90% of the world ICT mark ...
(WITSA) and takes place every two years in different countries - since 2017 annually.
WCIT 2019 events and programs
Sunday, October 6th
Pre-Opening Celebration: World's First AI Concert on Republic Square of
Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan ( , , hy, Երևան , sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and ...
, conductor Sergey Smbatyan and special guest
Armin Van Buuren
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren ( , ; born 25 December 1976) is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, South Holland. Since 2001, he has hosted ''A State of Trance'' (ASOT), a weekly radio show, which is broadcast to nearly 40&nbs ...
Monday, October 7th
Substantive Sessions WCIT 2019 Keynote Address
Tuesday, October 8th
Substantive Sessions Ministerial Session
Wednesday, October 9th
Substantive Sessions Genomics
Speakers
Among the featured speakers were internationally recognized leaders from government and industry.
Business
* Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises
* Yvonne Chiu, Chairman of the World Information Technology and Servies Alliance
Kim Kardashian
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, American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model and actress
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Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian (born August 21, 1967) is an Armenian-American singer, musician, songwriter, political activist and entrepreneur. He is best known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, keyboardist, and occasional rhythm guitarist of heavy metal ...
, Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet and political activist
Sponsors
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Government of Armenia
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In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government ...
Picsart
Picsart is a Miami, Florida- based technology company that develops the Picsart suite of online photo and video editing applications, with a social creative community. The platform allows users to take and edit pictures and videos, draw with la ...
Ucom
Ucom is a mobile network operator and internet service provider based in Armenia. It is managed by Galaxy Group of Companies, a holding company operating in Armenia.
History
Ucom was founded in 2009. The goal of the company was to provide custo ...
Ardshinbank
Ardshinbank ''news.am'', 17 November 2014. is an Armenian
*Interprint
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Coca-Cola
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*Digifield
*Karas
*Converse Bank
*The Crowdfunding Formula
*Sproot
*HD Studio
Special Partner
*All.me
*Multi Group Concern
Branding Partner
*Maeutica Branding Agency
Travel Partner
*Armenia Travel
Digital Marketing Partner
*MAROG Creative Agency
Gallery
File:WCIT 2019 Yerevan Banner.jpg, WCIT 2019 banner in Yerevan
File:WCIT 2019 logo Yerevan.jpg, WCIT 2019 logo on Republic Square
World Information Technology and Services Alliance
The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a consortium of associations from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry around the world. The group claims that it represents over 90% of the world ICT mark ...