The Dubai AI Festival 2025 continues to cement its reputation as a global hub for pioneering thinkers and policymakers in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Among this year’s high-profile speakers is His Excellency Gevorg Mantashyan, the First Deputy Minister at Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry, who will represent one of the Caucasus region’s most dynamic voices in digital innovation and tech policy.
Driving Armenia’s High-Tech Renaissance
With a steadfast commitment to building a digitally resilient and innovation-driven economy, H.E. Mantashyan plays a pivotal role in Armenia’s national strategy for technological advancement. As First Deputy Minister, he is instrumental in shaping policies that promote investment in high-tech infrastructure, startup growth, digital governance, and scientific research.
Under his leadership, Armenia has positioned itself as a regional innovation hub, accelerating reforms in public sector digitalization and nurturing a thriving ecosystem for deep tech, cybersecurity, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Championing Public-Private Collaboration and Innovation
H.E. Gevorg Mantashyan is widely respected for his ability to foster public-private partnerships, enhance international cooperation, and support a new generation of Armenian tech entrepreneurs. His efforts are closely aligned with Armenia’s vision to transition from an emerging economy to a global participant in high-value technology and AI-enabled solutions.
He has also been a driving force behind digital skills development initiatives that aim to prepare Armenia’s youth and workforce for the demands of Industry 4.0, encouraging inclusive participation in the global tech economy.
Spotlight Session at Dubai AI Festival 2025
At the Dubai AI Festival 2025, H.E. Mantashyan will take the stage to discuss AI as a catalyst for national development, focusing on how small and mid-sized nations can successfully leverage intelligent technologies to unlock economic, educational, and social opportunity.
His keynote will explore:
- Strategic investments in AI and R&D for emerging economies
- AI’s role in transforming public services and governance
- Cross-border collaboration to ensure ethical and inclusive innovation
H.E. Mantashyan’s perspective will be particularly impactful for countries looking to integrate AI in a way that supports sovereignty, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
A Global Platform for Emerging Tech Voices
As Armenia continues to grow its footprint in the international tech scene, H.E. Gevorg Mantashyan’s presence at the Dubai AI Festival highlights the importance of inclusive global dialogue—one where every nation, regardless of size, contributes meaningfully to the ethical and strategic evolution of artificial intelligence.
Don’t miss H.E. Gevorg Mantashyan’s address at the Dubai AI Festival 2025—a powerful exploration of how forward-thinking policy and regional innovation can shape the global AI agenda.
