JUNE 21-22, 2022 | YEREVAN, ARMENIA
In 405 AD, Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet and gave birth to Armenian education.
Today, this legacy continues in 1,500 schools throughout Armenia and Artsakh where those letters are taught, read, and written by new generations of students. While we have much to be proud of, our education system is experiencing serious challenges that impede our national development.
FORUM405 WILL BE A SPACE TO FOSTER IDEAS, COLLABORATION, AND A COLLECTIVE MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH.
Day 1 - June 21st
COMMUNITY VISITS
On the first day of the forum, you will have the opportunity to visit one of our partner schools. During the visit, you will learn about the daily lives of Teacher-Leaders and students including classroom activities and the results of Student-Led Innovation Projects.
MEDOVKA | KIRANTS | TAKHTA | BAGARAN
Day 2: Wednesday, June 22nd
FORUM’s AGENDA
Join us at the Holiday Inn Yerevan - Republic Square Hotel (Amiryan 2) for a day of panels and group discussions. Topics will include the importance of innovation and leadership in education, the need for systemic change, the role of data, and more! Together, we will brainstorm how education can spark an Armenian renaissance.
In order to address these topics from multiple perspectives, FORUM405 will be attended by stakeholders from different sectors — government, private sector, civil society, and public school principals, teachers, and students.
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Breakout Discussions*
*The attendees will be given the chance to participate in one in each part of the breakout discussions of their choice.
- PART 1 -
INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
“Students as change-makers”
Speaker: Aram Pakhchanian
Chairman of the Board, Ayb Foundation
“The role of STEM subjects in sparking an Armenian Renaissance”
Speaker: Arthur Khalatyan
Director, GitSERund program
“Sparking leadership
in our school communities”
Speaker: Korioun Khatchadourian
Managing Director, Children of Armenian Fund (COAF)
“How can the Armenian technology sector
invest in the education system?”
Speaker: Hayk Chobanyan
CEO, Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)
- PART 2 -
SYSTEM CHANGE
“How can we shape the future of Armenia and Artsakh through education?”
Speaker: Larisa Hovannisian
Founder & CEO, Teach For Armenia
“The importance of dialogue between students, parents, the school, and government”
Speaker: Arsen Baghdasaryan
Head of the Department of General Education, RA MoESCS
“Teaching and learning
in a post-war environment”
Speaker: Artak Beglaryan
State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh
“The needs of students and teachers
in the 21st century'‘
Speaker: Ruiz Clark
Deputy CEO, Teach For Armenia
