YEREVAN—The 23rd World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) opened Sunday night with a historic concert in Yerevan's landmark Republic Square. As the WCIT Orchestra (comprised of members from all 15 countries across the globe to have held the WCIT) under the tutelage of famed Armenian maestro Sergey Smbatyan played, music sheets were delivered to them in real-time by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) composer - the first in history. The concert would be capped with a set by electronic music
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I really felt so proud that such an event took place in our small but big country Armenia. To organize such an event on an international setting would make any country proud. I have always been an optimist in my life and also have an optimistic belief that we are going to be doing wonderfully in the coming ten, twenty and thirty years. Armenia has a great future and all of us have to believe in that and work with that belief. What amazed me also that most of the people especially from Armenia were young people. That is where our strength is. Wonderful. Thank you Raffi.
armenia, a nation on the move whose bright days lie ahead. economic, social and political advances and reforms has transfored her to be a model for all developing nations. the progress she has made and will continue to make will lift and provide its citizenry, regardless of current economic/social level to a higher plane. for that as armenians we can all be proud and triumphant. not only have we survived as a nation but we continue to thrive despite obstacles because of our faith, tenacity, common purpose and love for our country. for all of us in the homeland and diaspora we who are the heart and soul of armenia and will continue in our efforts.
Armenia is and has always been a nation of great minds and brain power. Hosting WCIT 2019 in Armenia is something that every Armenian should be proud of, and it demonstrates the spirit, longevity, belief and capacity of this small nation who’s best years lie ahead. Armenia is undergoing a truly astonishing transformation, which will shape the future of our nation.