25—26 SEPTEMBER, YEREVAN
INTERNATIONAL
TOP TECH CONFERENCE
EMERGE top tech conference has transformed Yerevan into a vibrant startup hub, connecting pioneering founders from emerging markets, tech enthusiasts, and leading venture capitalists from across the globe. A two-day event, held on September 25-26 at the oxygen-rich o2 Gardens, brought together global industry leaders and sparked important public discussions at the intersection of AI, Humanity, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity.
  • over 100
    startups
  • 90
    countries
  • 1000+
    attendees
  • 20
    partners
INVESTORS 2024
SquareCircle Ventures, Founder Institute
Sameer
Sortur
UAE
SmartGateVC
Ashot Arzumanyan
USA
Techstars
Ahmed
Eid
EG
Sukna Ventures
Asher
Siddiqui
USA
HEARTFELT
Ahmet
Kilicaslan
DE
Formula VC
Karen
Vardanyan
AM
SquareCircle Ventures, Founder Institute
Sameer
Sortur
UAE
SmartGateVC
Ashot Arzumanyan
USA
Techstars
Ahmed
Eid
EG
Sukna Ventures
Asher
Siddiqui
USA
SPEAKERS 2024
Co-founder, Clue
Ida
Tin
DE
Azure Application Innovation Tech Lead, Microsoft
DARON
YONDEM
TR
Head of Programs at SexTech School
Clare
Carmody
FR
COO,
Uzum
Roman
Lavrentyev
UZ
Senior Director Of Engineering, ServiceTitan
Lusine
Khachatryan
AM
Co-founder & CEO, The Recursive
Irina
Obushtarova
BG
Co-founder, Clue
Ida
Tin
DE
Azure Application Innovation Tech Lead, Microsoft
DARON
YONDEM
TR
Head of Programs at SexTech School
Clare
Carmody
FR
COO,
Uzum
Roman
Lavrentyev
UZ
LOCATION YEREVAN VENUE
o2 Gardens
Silikyan District 13str, N 2/8, Yerevan 0029, Armenia
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PARTNERS 2024
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YEREVAN BEST MOMENTS
Freedom Broker
This international powerhouse has been dominating the investment and brokerage game across the CIS and Central Asia for over 15 years. With 132 offices spread across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, they've got a global footprint that’s hard to beat. Currently, they’re managing a whopping 532,000 brokerage accounts! 💪 And they're playing in the big leagues too: listed on Nasdaq and fully compliant with the U.S. SEC. Their financials are vetted by none other than Deloitte, so you know they’re rock solid.
Ameriabank
Ameriabank is a leading financial and technology company in Armenia, a major contributor to the Armenian economy, with assets exceeding AMD 1 trillion. In the course of digital transformation, it has launched a number of innovative solutions and platforms going beyond banking-only needs of its diverse customer base, thus creating a dynamically evolving financial technology space.

Ameria was the first in Armenia to create ecosystems for both businesses and individuals, which give one-window access to a range of banking and non-banking services, among them — Estate.ameriabank.am, Automarket.ameriabank.am, Business.ameriabank.am.

As a truly customer-centric company, Ameria aims to be a trusted and secure financial technology space with seamless solutions to improve the quality of life.
ICLUB
ICLUB is an angel network powered by TA Ventures. We aim to democratize venture asset-class investing in technology startups globally with a minimum ticket of $5,000.
Beyond Tech
Beyond Tech helps tech professionals seeking the Global Talent Visa in the UK.
AI9
AI9 is an international startup campus located in Yerevan, Armenia, focused on AI, startups, and a vibrant community of visionary tech founders.
We Project
weproject.media is the leading media focusing on the people of Central Asia.

For over 10 years, We Project has brought together readers from different countries who collaborate on joint projects, establish businesses, and inspire one another.

Follow We Project to keep up with the best opportunities and successful entrepreneurs from Central Asia.
The Recursive
The Recursive is an independent community-born online media focused on the emerging tech and startup ecosystems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Our mission is to provide constructive reporting on the progress of the local innovation community.
NRG Ventures
NRG Ventures is a leading venture ecosystem dedicated to accelerating high-tech innovation in the MENA region. In just 1.5 years with their first fund, they’ve invested in 12 startups, achieved 116% asset growth, and helped scale companies across 32 countries, with clients like Deutsche Telekom, Pepsico, and Emirates. Beyond investment, NRG Ventures actively supports startups with strategic guidance, access to top industry networks, and relocation of key talent, having moved 145 professionals to the region. Their expertise in the MENA market makes them an ideal partner for ambitious startups aiming to scale and grow globally.
Startup Wise Guys
Startup Wise Guys is a leading global accelerator fund, supporting B2B startups in SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and more. With over 440 investments across 60+ countries, they offer mentorship, funding, and access to a vast network. Recognized as a top accelerator in Europe and Africa, Startup Wise Guys are community-driven and proud of their strong female leadership. Founded in 2012, their mission is to help startups scale globally and drive innovation.
Startup Grind Dubai
Startup Grind Dubai is a local chapter of Startup Grind, the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. With a mission to empower entrepreneurs worldwide, Startup Grind Dubai provides essential education, resources, and opportunities needed for building, growing, and scaling successful companies. This vibrant hub connects members with a network of professionals and offers access to engaging events and critical insights into the startup ecosystem. It serves as a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs aiming to make a significant impact in their industries and beyond.
3N
3N (Narrow, Niche, Ninjas) is a telegram channel sharing startup news helping founder to be on top of funding opportunities, pitching events and networking events.
STAN
STAN is an international group of angel investors backing tech startups aiming global markets. We support startups with Armenian founders or having a team in Armenia.
Vestbee
Vestbee stands out as one of the top online matchmaking platforms in Europe connecting global investors, VC funds, accelerators, business angels, and corporates with innovative startups and scaleups.
EBAN
European Business Angels Network is the pan-European representative for the early-stage investor community gathering over 100 members including business angel networks in more than 50 countries.
Yellow Rockets
We, the YellowRockets team, started out by setting up a regional startup community, so we know a lot about training and promotional events, as well as about information support and PR. Also, we have been building up startups in acceleration programmes for 9 years now, both in-house locally (StartupSamara business catalyst) and federally.
Impact Hub Bucharest
Since 2012, Impact Hub Bucharest has supported the development of entrepreneurs and innovators with coworking spaces, growth and incubation programs, conferences, events, and more. As part of the Impact Hub Network and System (100+ locations, five continents), we provide our members and beneficiaries with an unparalleled opportunity to access a worldwide network of entrepreneurs and like-minded professionals.
Flat6Labs
Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming their institutional co-founders.
Viva La Venture
Viva La Venture is a consulting agency operating in MENA & Europe, specializing in market research & analytics, comprehensive fundraising preparation, and strategic marketing services for startups, businesses, and VCs.
PitchBob
PitchBob is an AI-powered platform that simplifies startup document creation. The tool helps entrepreneurs and corporations turn ideas into successful projects, enhancing efficiency and saving resources.
DesignSpot Community
DesignSpot Community, founded in 2016 by Belarusian UX designers, has become a hub for UX professionals from various companies and countries. The community hosts offline & online conferences, social projects, and UX design courses, fostering connections and growth in the field.
High Technology Park
High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic is a virtual export-oriented tax regime that creates favorable conditions for IT companies to grow.
The Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s top launchpad for ambitious entrepreneurs, where transformative ideas become global successes. With over 7,000 startups launched across 200+ cities — including industry disruptors like Udemy and Realty Mogul — it’s the birthplace of tomorrow’s leaders. Collectively, these companies have secured more than $1.8 billion in funding. The Institute’s unique equity-sharing model and tailored local expertise make it the go-to accelerator for founders ready to scale their visions into the next big thing.
Startups Magazine
Startups Magazine is a publication which champions tech startups — the entrepreneurial heroes disrupting industries and the creators’ challenging norms and breaking boundaries.
Riga TechGirls
Riga TechGirls is the only organisation in Latvia focusing on educating and inspiring society, but especially women and girls about technology. The organisation has been building experience in providing training since 2015, creating workshops, inspiration events, hackathons, full day conferences and scholarship programs for learning about startups and technology.
The Tech
The Tech is a media publishing. The Tech is a media outlet focused on technology and IT leaders in Central Asia. Follow The Tech to stay updated on the most interesting IT news and achievements of entrepreneurs from Central Asia.