|
General Information on ArmeniaDiaspora III
ArmeniaDiaspora III will take place in Yerevan, from September 18 to 20.
The conference will be comprised of three segments: A general plenary session; a plenary session on rural poverty eradication and a forum entitled "New Answers to Old Questions: Armenians in the 21st Century."
Conference time and place
The conference will run three days, Monday thru Wednesday, September 18 to 20. Participants are encouraged to arrive Sunday evening. Conference agenda here.
The conference will take place at the Demirchian Sports Complex, on the hill adjacent to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial Monument.
There will be a security check upon entry. Therefore, all participants are encouraged to arrive between 8 and 9 am. The conference will start on time each day.
Transportation to and from the Conference
Buses will run from Republic Square to the conference site from 8 am to 10 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm each day (September 18-20). Buses will operate free of charge.
There will be a security check at the Conference entrance, so participants should allow ample time to arrive.
Taxis will be available throughout the day for those who need them.
Conference participation
Everyone is invited to attend the conference and participate in discussions. Participation is open to all. Registration can be done at www.armeniaforeignministry.am or www.armeniadiaspora.com or through Armenian embassies and consulates. Communities, organizations, churches, political, social, religious and educational entities, their members and representatives, as well as any and all individuals are welcome to attend, participate, interact, form networks, and engage in new programs.
Conference Structure and Seating
General plenary session: During this opening session (September 18 morning), speakers will be given seven minutes to make presentations and will be asked to examine, analyze, assess our past and consider how history and current geo-political realities raise new issues before our nation, and to explore the possibilities and prospects for resolving them together. Sitting around the table will be the representatives of the government of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the heads of Armenian churches, representatives of pan-Armenian organizations, and heads of each national delegation. The latter is a symbolic post and allows for each community to be represented around the table by one person, with other members of that community sitting around and behind him or her. All participants will be sitting around the delegations, or in the stands immediately surrounding the table.
Rural Poverty Eradication: The second session of the conference (September 18 afternoon) is devoted to the Rural Poverty Eradication Program. Representatives of the government as well as sponsors and partners in the rural development program will be speaking. That will be followed by a discussion and debate about policies, structures and implementation.
Forum: New Answers to Old Questions – Armenians in the 21st Century
In this open forum, keynote speakers will address the audience, followed by panel discussions. Seating will be theater-style. All participants will be able to participate in discussions, to the extent that time allows. The forum will take place on Tuesday September 19 and Wednesday September 20.
Travel to and from Yerevan
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Yerevan and from the Yerevan Zvartnots Airport to the city.
Lodging
Participants are responsible for procuring their own lodging in Yerevan. Hotel information is available, click here.
Conference Working Language
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Armenian, English, Russian and French.
Services available at the conference site
Coffee breaks and lunch will be available for purchase on the premises. A variety of Yerevan’s cafes and restaurants will be setting up at the conference and offering food and drinks throughout the three days.
A computer center will offer internet connections and local telephone and fax service.
Screens will be set up throughout the conference site in order to allow for easy following.
Films relating to village development projects will be shown throughout the day.
Exhibition
Within the conference hall, there will be an exhibition of non-governmental organizations. Two kinds of organizations have been invited to participate:
those engaged in rural development programs, and those which form bridges between Armenia and Diaspora.
Related Events
On Wednesday, September 20, at the conference site, the Ministry of Trade and Development, and the Ministry of Agriculture will present the Second Armenia Diaspora Economic Forum at 2 pm.
On Friday, September 22, at the conference site, the second Pan-Armenian Expo 2006 at 1:30 pm.
Further information about both are available at www.businessdiaspora.org.
Cultural Events
Various cultural events will take place during and around the conference week. Information and ticket information can be found at www.armeniadiaspora.com
15th anniversary of independence
All independence related events, including a parade in Republic Square and a concert at V.Sargsian stadium are open to all participants. A list of such events is available here.
Further information about the conference and related activities can be found at www.armeniadiaspora.com or www.armeniaforeignministry.am |
