YEREVAN. ARMENIA 5 - 6 OCTOBER
Building Bridges for Capital, Talent and Innovation
800+
Invited Participants
100+
Invited UK Delegates
25+
Featured Speakers
10+
Institutional Partners
25+
Featured Speakers
10+
Institutional Partners
100+
Invited UK Delegates
A NEW CHAPTER OF ARMENIAN – BRITISH COOPERATION.
Capital moves opportunity. Talent builds capacity. Innovation shapes the future. Culture builds trust.
The Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is built on a simple belief: meaningful partnerships do not happen by chance. They are shaped through trust, dialogue and shared ambition.
Over two days in Yerevan, the Forum will bring together senior leaders from business, government, finance, education and innovation to strengthen the ties between Armenia and the United Kingdom, turning relationships into long-term opportunity.
800+
Invited Participants
100+
Invited UK Delegates
25+
Featured Speakers
10+
Institutional Partners
25+
Featured Speakers
10+
Institutional Partners
100+
Invited UK Delegates
A NEW CHAPTER OF
ARMENIAN – BRITISH COOPERATION.
Capital moves opportunity. Talent builds capacity. Innovation shapes the future. Culture builds trust.
The Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is built on a simple belief: meaningful partnerships do not happen by chance. They are shaped through trust, dialogue and shared ambition.
Over two days in Yerevan, the Forum will bring together senior leaders from business, government, finance, education and innovation to strengthen the ties between Armenia and the United Kingdom, turning relationships into
long-term opportunity.
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
GENERAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
Focused areas for bilateral exchange
PROGRAMME PILLARS
CAPITAL
Connecting investment, financial services and cross-border business opportunities between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Opening dialogue around strategic infrastructure, connectivity and long-term investment partnerships.
TALENT
Exploring how education, leadership and UK academic excellence can help shape the next generation of Armenian and British leaders.
PARTNERSHIP
Strengthening government, institutional and private-sector cooperation between Armenia and the United Kingdom
INNOVATION
Advancing cooperation in AI, deep tech and emerging technologies for connecting the innovation ecosystems of both countries
CULTURE
Bringing culture, heritage and music into the heart of Armenian–British cooperation, as foundations of trust and mutual understanding
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
GENERAL PARTNERS
GENERAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
GENERAL PARTNERS
A focused
Armenia – UK business platform
ABOUT THE FORUM
The Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is a curated platform for senior decision-makers committed to building stronger economic, institutional and cultural ties between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
Taking place in Yerevan on 5-6 October 2026, the Forum will focus on the areas where cooperation can create lasting value: capital, talent, innovation, infrastructure and partnership.
This is not a mass conference. It is a high-level setting for serious dialogue, trusted relationships and long-term Armenian-British cooperation.
A focused
Armenia – UK business
platform
ABOUT THE FORUM
The Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is a curated platform for senior decision-makers committed to building stronger economic, institutional and cultural ties between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
Taking place in Yerevan on 5-6 October 2026, the Forum will focus on the areas where cooperation can create lasting value: capital, talent, innovation, infrastructure and partnership.
This is not a mass conference. It is a high-level setting for serious dialogue, trusted relationships and long-term Armenian-British cooperation.
A focused
Armenia – UK business
platform
ABOUT THE FORUM
The Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is a curated platform for senior decision-makers committed to building stronger economic, institutional and cultural ties between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
Taking place in Yerevan on 5-6 October 2026, the Forum will focus on the areas where cooperation can create lasting value: capital, talent, innovation, infrastructure and partnership.
This is not a mass conference. It is a high-level setting for serious dialogue, trusted relationships and long-term Armenian-British cooperation.
EVENT STRUCTURE
5 October 2026 · Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Invitation Only
The evening will feature an Edward Elgar programme, with British cellist Guy Johnston performing the Cello Concerto alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, founded by Sergey Smbatyan, and conducted by Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE, Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
6 October 2026 - Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
The Forum’s main programme will take place on 6 October 2026 at Dvin Music Hall, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for a full day of high-level dialogue.
The programme will focus on capital, talent, innovation, education, infrastructure, natural resources and long-term investment, areas where Armenia and the United Kingdom can build deeper and more practical cooperation.
Following the Forum, selected UK delegates and Armenian counterparts will be invited to curated B2B and B2G meetings on 7–8 October, designed to support practical follow-up, sector-specific discussions and potential partnerships.
Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee.
6 October 2026 - Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex
Invitation Only / Partner Package Access
The Forum will conclude with an exclusive Gala Dinner at Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex.
Set beside one of Yerevan's historic bridges, the evening reflects the Forum's central idea: building bridges between Armenia and the United Kingdom through trust, culture, business and long-term partnership.
Access is by invitation or through selected partner packages only
PROGRAMME PILLARS
Three focused areas for bilateral exchange
Focused areas for bilateral exchange
focused areas for bilateral exchange
CAPITAL
Connecting investment, financial services and cross-border business opportunities between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
CAPITAL
Connecting investment, financial services and cross-border business opportunities between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
TALENT
Opening dialogue around strategic infrastructure, connectivity and long-term investment partnerships.
TALENT
Exploring how education, leadership and UK academic excellence can help shape the next generation of Armenian and British leaders.
TALENT
Opening dialogue around strategic infrastructure, connectivity and long-term investment partnerships.
CULTURE
Bringing culture, heritage and music into the heart of Armenian–British cooperation, as foundations of trust and mutual understanding
CULTURE
Bringing culture, heritage and music into the heart of Armenian–British cooperation, as foundations of trust and mutual understanding
INNOVATION
Advancing cooperation in AI, deep tech and emerging technologies for connecting the innovation ecosystems of both countries
INNOVATION
Advancing cooperation in AI, deep tech and emerging technologies for connecting the innovation ecosystems of both countries
PARTNERSHIP
Strengthening government, institutional and private-sector cooperation between Armenia and the United Kingdom
PARTNERSHIP
Strengthening government, institutional and private-sector cooperation between Armenia and the United Kingdom
INFRASTRUCTURE
Opening dialogue around strategic infrastructure, connectivity and long-term investment partnerships.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Opening dialogue around strategic infrastructure, connectivity and long-term investment partnerships.
Agenda Themes
A full-day forum for senior leaders and institutions shaping the future of Armenian-British cooperation.
Programme themes include:
- Opening Remarks
- Armenia’s Investment Attractiveness
- UK Trade and Export Opportunities
- Oxford / Saïd Business School Fireside Talk
- Investment & Financial Services
- Infrastructure & Natural Resources
- AI, Deep Tech & Emerging Technologies
- UK Education & Talent Development
- Success Stories of British Investments in Armenia
- The Cultural Bridge: Heritage, Music and
Cultural Diplomacy.
- Armenian-British Bridge Builder Award
Programme Sessions for business, culture, and public dialogue
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives.
TWO-DAY AGENDA OVERVIEW
AGENDA FOR TWO DAYS OF
FOCUSED EXCHANGE
DAY 2
6 OCTOBER
Yerevan. Armenia
Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
A full-day forum bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for high-level dialogue and practical exchange.
Yerevan. Armenia
DAY 1
Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall Invitation Only
5 OCTOBER
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives, celebrating the cultural bridge between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
7 – 8 OCTOBER
POST-FORUM MEETINGS / Yerevan, Armenia
Following the Forum, selected UK delegates and Armenian counterparts will be invited to curated B2B and B2G meetings designed to support practical follow-up, sector-specific discussions and potential partnerships.
THE SPEAKERS
Dr Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Sir Howard Davies
Chairman, Inigo Insurance LtdFormer: Chairman, NatWest Group․ Deputy Governor, Bank of England Chairman, UK Financial Services Authority Director, London School of Economics and Political Science
Gustavo Goy Garcia
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist.
Associate, International Development at Arup
James Fleming
Client Services Director
TORO Solutions
Hayley Gryc
Director of Education Business in the UKIMEA, ARUP
Chartered civil engineer
(large-scale critical building infrastructure and disaster risk reduction)
Rose Luckin
Prof Rose Luckin CBE
Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR). Professor Emerita, Director’s Strategy Group at University College London
Stephen King
Head of Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Education Reform. Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
Guy Johnston
British cellist and international soloist
BBC Young Musician of the Year winner
REGISTRATION & ACCESS
ATTENDANCE IS REVIEWED AND CONFIRMED
BY THE ORGANIZING TEAM
5 October 2026 · Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Invitation Only
The evening will feature an Edward Elgar programme, with British cellist Guy Johnston performing the Cello Concerto alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, founded by Sergey Smbatyan, and conducted by Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE, Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
5 October 2026 · Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Invitation Only
The evening will feature an Edward Elgar programme, with British cellist Guy Johnston performing the Cello Concerto alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, founded by Sergey Smbatyan, and conducted by Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE, Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
6 October 2026 - Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
The Forum’s main programme will take place on 6 October 2026 at Dvin Music Hall, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for a full day of high-level dialogue.
The programme will focus on capital, talent, innovation, education, infrastructure, natural resources and long-term investment, areas where Armenia and the United Kingdom can build deeper and more practical cooperation.
Following the Forum, selected UK delegates and Armenian counterparts will be invited to curated B2B and B2G meetings on 7–8 October, designed to support practical follow-up, sector-specific discussions and potential partnerships.
Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee.
Apply to Attend
6 October 2026 - Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
The Forum’s main programme will take place on 6 October 2026 at Dvin Music Hall, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for a full day of high-level dialogue.
The programme will focus on capital, talent, innovation, education, infrastructure, natural resources and long-term investment, areas where Armenia and the United Kingdom can build deeper and more practical cooperation.
Following the Forum, selected UK delegates and Armenian counterparts will be invited to curated B2B and B2G meetings on 7–8 October, designed to support practical follow-up, sector-specific discussions and potential partnerships.
Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee.
6 October 2026 - Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex
Invitation Only / Partner Package Access
The Forum will conclude with an exclusive Gala Dinner at Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex.
Set beside one of Yerevan's historic bridges, the evening reflects the Forum's central idea: building bridges between Armenia and the United Kingdom through trust, culture, business and long-term partnership.
Access is by invitation or through selected partner packages only
6 October 2026 - Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex
Invitation Only / Partner Package Access
The Forum will conclude with an exclusive Gala Dinner at Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex.
Set beside one of Yerevan's historic bridges, the evening reflects the Forum's central idea: building bridges between Armenia and the United Kingdom through trust, culture, business and long-term partnership.
Access is by invitation or through selected partner packages only
EVENT STRUCTURE
FORUM ACCESS
Pre-registration is required. Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a personal QR entry pass.
Participation in the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is curated.
All applications will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email and a personal QR entry pass.
Access flow: Apply - Review -Confirmation - QR Entry Pass
GALA OPENING CONCERT
Access to the Gala Opening Concert is by invitation only.
GALA DINNER
Access to the Gala Dinner is by invitation or through selected partner packages only.
DAY 1
Yerevan. Armenia
Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall · Invitation Only
5 OCTOBER
5 OCTOBER
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives, celebrating the cultural bridge between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
DAY 1
Yerevan. Armenia
Gala Opening Concert
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall · Invitation Only
5 OCTOBER
5 OCTOBER
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives, celebrating the cultural bridge between Armenia and the United Kingdom.
TWO-DAY AGENDA OVERVIEW
TWO-DAY AGENDA OVERVIEW
DAY 2
Yerevan. Armenia
Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
6 OCTOBER
5 OCTOBER
A full-day forum bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for high-level dialogue and practical exchange.
DAY 2
Yerevan. Armenia
Armenia-UK Business Forum
Dvin Music Hall
6 OCTOBER
5 OCTOBER
A full-day forum bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, institutions and innovators for high-level dialogue and practical exchange.
for two days of
focused exchange
AGENDA FOR TWO DAYS OF FOCUSED EXCHANGE
Programme Sessions for business, culture, and public dialogue.
7 – 8 OCTOBER
POST-FORUM MEETINGS / Yerevan, Armenia
Following the Forum, selected UK delegates and Armenian counterparts will be invited to curated B2B and B2G meetings designed to support practical follow-up, sector-specific discussions and potential partnerships.
VENUE HIGHLIGHTS
VENUE HIGHLIGHTS
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Gala Opening Concert
5 October 2026
A landmark cultural venue in Yerevan and the setting for the Forum’s invitation-only opening concert.
Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Gala Opening Concert
5 October 2026
A landmark cultural venue in Yerevan and the setting for the Forum’s invitation-only opening concert.
Dvin Music Hall
Armenia-UK Business Forum
6 October 2026
The main venue for the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 - a setting for senior leaders, institutions and partners to meet for a full day of dialogue and cooperation.
Dvin Music Hall
Armenia-UK Business Forum
6 October 2026
The main venue for the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 - a setting for senior leaders, institutions and partners to meet for a full day of dialogue and cooperation.
Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex
Gala Dinner · 6 October 2026
A historic Yerevan setting connected to the Forum's central idea of bridge-building - bringing Armenia and the United Kingdom together through trust, culture and long-term partnership.
Karmir Bridge / Red Bridge Complex
Gala Dinner · 6 October 2026
A historic Yerevan setting connected to the Forum's central idea of bridge-building - bringing Armenia and the United Kingdom together through trust, culture and long-term partnership.
THE SPEAKERS
THE SPEAKERS
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Rose Luckin
Prof Rose Luckin CBE
Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR). Professor Emerita, Director’s Strategy Group at University College London
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Stephen King
Head of Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Education Reform. Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
James Fleming
Client Services Director
TORO Solutions
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Gustavo Goy Garcia
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist.
Associate, International Development at Arup
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist
Hayley Gryc
Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in resilient, inclusive and sustainable building infrastructure.
Associate Director and UKIMEA Education Business Leader at ArupChartered Civil Engineer specialising in resilient, inclusive and sustainable education infrastructure
Guy Johnston
British cellist and international soloist
BBC Young Musician of the Year winner
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Rose Luckin
Prof Rose Luckin CBE
Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR). Professor Emerita, Director’s Strategy Group at University College London
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Stephen King
Head of Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Education Reform. Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Guy Johnston
British cellist and international soloist
BBC Young Musician of the Year winner
James Fleming
Client Services Director
TORO Solutions
Sir Howard Davies
Chairman, Inigo Insurance LtdFormer: Chairman, NatWest Group․ Deputy Governor, Bank of England Chairman, UK Financial Services Authority Director, London School of Economics and Political Science
Gustavo Goy Garcia
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist.
Associate, International Development at Arup
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist
Hayley Gryc
Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in resilient, inclusive and sustainable building infrastructure.
Associate Director and UKIMEA Education Business Leader at Arup
Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in resilient, inclusive and sustainable education infrastructure
Guy Johnston
British cellist and international soloist
BBC Young Musician of the Year winner
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alexandra Cole
British Ambassador to Armenia
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Rose Luckin
Prof Rose Luckin CBE
Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR). Professor Emerita, Director’s Strategy Group at University College London
Alex Connock
Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and the Media, Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School
Stephen King
Head of Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Education Reform. Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor and pianist
James Fleming
Client Services Director
TORO Solutions
Sir Howard Davies
Chairman, Inigo Insurance LtdFormer: Chairman, NatWest Group․ Deputy Governor, Bank of England Chairman, UK Financial Services Authority Director, London School of Economics and Political Science
Gustavo Goy Garcia
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist.
Associate, International Development at Arup
Economic Development and Territorial Planning Specialist
Hayley Gryc
Director of Education Business in the UKIMEA, ARUP
Chartered civil engineer
(large-scale critical building infrastructure and disaster risk reduction)
Guy Johnston
British cellist and international soloist
BBC Young Musician of the Year winner
Rose Luckin
Prof Rose Luckin CBE
Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited (EVR). Professor Emerita, Director’s Strategy Group at University College London
Stephen King
Head of Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Education Reform. Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Hayley Gryc
Director of Education Business in the UKIMEA,ARUP
Chartered civil engineer
(large-scale critical building infrastructure and disaster risk reduction)
James Fleming
Client Services Director
TORO Solutions
REGISTRATION & ACCESS
APPLY TO ATTEND
Participation in the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is curated.
All applications will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email and a personal QR entry pass.
Participation in the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is curated.
All applications will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email and a personal QR entry pass.
Access flow: Apply - Review -Confirmation - QR Entry Pass
Participation in the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026 is curated.
All applications will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email and a personal QR entry pass.
FORUM ACCESS
Pre-registration is required. Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a personal QR entry pass.
Apply to Attend
FORUM ACCESS
Pre-registration is required. Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a personal QR entry pass.
FORUM ACCESS
Pre-registration is required. Participation is subject to confirmation by the Organizing Committee. Approved participants will receive a personal QR entry pass.
GALA OPENING CONCERT
Access to the Gala Opening Concert is by invitation only.
GALA OPENING CONCERT
Access to the Gala Opening Concert is by invitation only.
GALA DINNER
Access to the Gala Dinner is by invitation or through selected partner packages only.
GALA DINNER
Access to the Gala Dinner is by invitation or through selected partner packages only.
A full-day forum for senior leaders and institutions shaping the future of Armenian-British cooperation.
Programme themes include:
Programme Sessions for business, culture, and public dialogue
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives.
Programme Sessions for business, culture, and public dialogue
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives.
Programme Sessions for business, culture, and public dialogue
A formal cultural opening for invited guests, partners and institutional representatives.
AGENDA THEMES
- Opening Remarks
- Armenia's Investment Attractiveness
- UK Trade and Export Opportunities
- Oxford / Said Business School Fireside Talk
- Investment & Financial Services
Infrastructure & Natural resources
- Opening Remarks
- Armenia’s Investment Attractiveness
- UK Trade and Export Opportunities
- Oxford / Saïd Business School Fireside Talk
- Investment & Financial Services
- Infrastructure & Natural Resources
- AI, Deep Tech & Emerging Technologies
- UK Education & Talent Development
- Success Stories of British Investments in Armenia
- The Cultural Bridge: Heritage, Music and
Cultural Diplomacy.
- Armenian-British Bridge Builder Award
- AI, Deep Tech & Emerging Technologies
- UK Education & Talent Development
- Success Stories of British Investments in Armenia
- The Cultural Bridge: Heritage, Music and
Cultural Diplomacy.
- Armenian-British Bridge Builder Award
A full-day forum for senior leaders and institutions shaping the future of Armenian-British cooperation.
Programme themes include:
YEREVAN. ARMENIA
5 - 6 OCTOBER
Building Bridges for Capital
Talent and Innovation
YEREVAN. ARMENIA 5 - 6 OCTOBER
Building Bridges for Capital, Talent and Innovation
