IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia

Entry to the event will be based on the list of registered participants.

Sponsor pre-party

On the eve of the conference, Wilco invites you to an informal evening at Lali Restaurant, located in the heart of Yerevan. Its elegant setting and intimate atmosphere create a comfortable space for conversation and the continuation of professional discussions in a relaxed environment.

The musical highlight of the evening will be a jazz trio featuring Vahagn Hayrapetyan, Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia.

Let’s gather for engaging conversation and great music to set the tone for the conference.

The plenary session opens the conference and sets the strategic context for the discussions. The focus is on Armenia’s macroeconomic performance in 2025, the resilience of the financial system, the impact of global trends, and the key priorities for the development of Armenia’s financial sector in 2026.

Participants in the discussion include:

• representatives of the Central Bank of Armenia, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, responsible for macroeconomic, fiscal, and investment policy;

• senior executives and top management of Armenia’s leading banks;

• representatives of key financial and market infrastructure institutions;

• representatives of international financial organizations and development institutions.
  
  

The session is dedicated to the next stage in the development of Armenia’s financial markets, with a focus on infrastructure, regulation, liquidity, the role of institutional investors, and the key constraints and growth drivers of the domestic market.

The session brings together:

• representatives of the stock exchange, central depository, and clearing and settlement systems;

• senior executives of brokerage and investment companies;

• representatives of pension funds, insurance companies, and asset management firms;

• CFOs and finance directors of corporate and quasi-sovereign issuers.

The session focuses on the formation of the cost of capital amid global volatility. Experts will discuss interest rate and foreign exchange risks, risk premia, hedging instruments, and the impact of international financial conditions on local markets.

The session will feature:

• heads of treasury, ALM, and risk management at banks and financial groups;

• CIOs and portfolio managers of investment funds;

• representatives of rating agencies and analytical firms;

• international experts from Russia, the CIS countries, the Middle East, and Europe.
  
  

The session is dedicated to the transformation of financial markets under the impact of digital technologies. The focus will be on digital assets, the tokenization of real-world assets, digital bonds and funds, the development of settlement and custody infrastructure, and the cyber resilience of financial markets.

Among the invited speakers are:

• senior executives and experts from banks and financial infrastructure institutions;

• representatives of fintech and blockchain companies and infrastructure solution providers;

• experts in cybersecurity and technological resilience of financial markets.
  
  

The evening cocktail reception will take place at C.View Sky Bar — a stylish rooftop venue on the 13th floor of the Opera Suite Hotel, offering panoramic views of central Yerevan. Its contemporary lounge interior and open-air terrace with impressive city vistas create the setting for an elegant evening gathering, where participants can expand their business network and strengthen professional connections in an informal atmosphere.

Evening sponsor

5:00–7:00 PM  welcome reception at El Garden restaurant
7:00–10:00 PM  concert by Bi-2

Please note that the concert ticket is included only in the “Standard Participation” package.
For the “For Residents of the Republic of Armenia” package, the concert ticket must be purchased separately.

Meta-X invites you to a rich tour of Aharonyan Distillery, a space where the art of distillation merges with nature, architecture, and taste.

You'll journey through picturesque gardens and distilling rooms, learning about the intricacies of craftsmanship and every stage of beverage creation—from fruit to glass. You'll witness the birth of character and depth of flavor, and experience the atmosphere of true craftsmanship.

Aharonyan Distillery is a place where every occasion takes on a special atmosphere: the aromas of the gardens, premium spirits, the aesthetics of the space, and attention to detail transform the visit into a complete experience.

The program includes:

Tour of the grounds and production facility
Introduction to the beverage-making process
Masterclass on making Armenian dolma
Traditional Armenian feast

Time:

10:30 AM — Meet in the Marriott Hotel lobby
11:00 AM — Departure to Aharonyan Distillery
12:00 PM–1:00 PM — Tour of the grounds and production facility
1:00 PM–2:00 PM — Masterclass on making Armenian dolma
2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Armenian feast
5:00 PM — Estimated return to Yerevan

This is more than a tour—it is a cultural and gastronomic experience that unites the traditions, flavors, and atmosphere of Armenia.

Sponsor of the excursion