03/08/2026
🔔From July 26 to August 1, 2026, Armenia hosted the Seaside Startup Summit - one of the region's leading innovation and entrepreneurship events, bringing together startups, investors, technology leaders, industry experts and policymakers to exchange ideas and foster cross-sector collaboration.
As part of the Summit, the Mining Innovation Summit created a dedicated platform to explore how digital technologies, artificial intelligence, innovation and sustainable practices are transforming the mining industry. Throughout the event, experts discussed practical approaches to digital mining, emerging technologies, startup-driven solutions and the growing importance of collaboration between the technology and mining sectors. ⛏️💬
We are proud that Grant Thornton Armenia was represented by two of our Partners, who contributed their expertise to these important discussions.
🔹 Olga Semyonova, Partner at Grant Thornton Armenia's Cybersecurity, Risk and Technology Services' Department, joined the panel discussion "The Intersection of Mining and IT: Collaboration and Opportunities," where industry leaders explored how stronger collaboration between the mining and technology sectors can accelerate digital transformation and unlock new opportunities for Armenia's economy. 🎤
🔹 Azat Manukyan, Partner and Head of Business Consulting, participated in the panel "Sustainable Development as a Platform for Innovative and Technological Solutions," sharing perspectives on how sustainability, responsible business practices and innovation are shaping the future of the mining industry.🌱
We thank the organizers for creating a platform that brings together business, technology and innovation to address the evolving challenges and opportunities of the mining sector. We are pleased to contribute to conversations that help shape a more innovative and sustainable future for the industry.🤝