Irava-Tech Law & Tech Conference in Armenia
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About the Program
In today's global economy, dynamic start-up companies are key to driving economic growth in emerging markets. In this context, what helps technology companies grow is their intellectual property (IP) and ability to secure funding. Yet, many entrepreneurs are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial complexities involved.
Irava-Tech is the first law and technology conference within the Develop Armenia Together (DAT) Program of the Luys Foundation, featuring seminars and interactive workshops to empower entrepreneurs to maximize the value of their ideas and help stimulate the Armenian economy.
This two-day conference will also educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals of the compliance process, issues of data protection, leveraging tax incentives for tech companies, and finding efficient sources of funding.
Entrepreneurs and anyone else interested in law and technology will not want to miss this amazing opportunity right at home -- in Yerevan!
Organizers
Speakers
Adelaida Baghdasaryan
American University of Armenia, Chair of the LL.M. Program
PicsArt LLC, Legal Counsel
Narine Beglaryan
Concern Dialog Law Firm
Ashot Arzumanyan
smartgate.vc
Hasmik Hakobyan
American Bar Association
Rule of Law Initiative
Timeline
| Topic | |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Intellectual Property and Data Privacy If you are an entrepreneur aiming to protect your IP from infringement or interested in intellectual property law, knowledge of copyrights, patents, and the like is crucial. Join us on Day 1 of the conference, where we will discuss the biggest legal obstacles you will face when developing your startup and provide you with the tools necessary to secure IP protection for your work. |
| DAY 2 | Venture Funding, Tax Incentives, and Networking Reception If you are an entrepreneur hoping to secure venture capital (VC) funding for your IT startup, knowledge of what VC firms are looking for when making investment decisions is key. Join us on Day 2 of the conference, which will feature attorneys and tax professionals who will advise innovators on successfully negotiating with VC firms and taking advantage of tax and other incentives for tech companies. |
All participants from Days 1 and 2 are invited to participate in a wrap-up session and networking reception to discuss lessons learned and steps for moving our project forward in years to come.
Schedule
March 28, 2017
Intellectual Property and Data Protection/Privacy for Entrepreneurs
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 AM | Breakfast Meet and Greet |
| 9:45 – 9:55 AM | Welcome Address by Jacqueline Karaaslanian, Executive Director of Luys Foundation |
| 9:55 – 10:00 AM | Introduction by organizers Nare G. Aleksanyan and Carla Gharibian |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Introduction and overview of Intellectual Property (IP) laws as they relate to the tech industry in Armenia and the U.S. by Sarkis Knyazyan of Knyazyan & Partners |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Break |
| 11:45 – 1:15 PM | Interactive session on patent law and the filing process in the US by Khachatur Papanyan of Hickman Palermo Becker Binghamm, LLP |
| 2:15 – 3:45 PM | Interactive sessions on data privacy, personal data collection and transfer issues by Mane Sargsyan of Nestlé and Narine Beglaryan of Concern Dialog Law Firm |
| 3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks by Jacqueline Karaaslanian & Preview to Day 2 organizers Nare G. Aleksanyan and Carla Gharibian |
March 29, 2017
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Venture Finance/Tax Considerations
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:50 AM | Breakfast Meet and Greet |
| 9:50 – 10:00 AM | Introductory Remarks by Jacqueline Karaaslanian, Executive Director of Luys Foundation and organizers Nare G. Aleksanyan and Carla Gharibian |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Introductory session on negotiations and mediation techniques by Mushegh Manukyan of Three Crowns LLP and ADR Partners |
| 11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 PM | Mock” negotiation with potential investors and venture funds and review/feedback by Adelaida Baghdasaryan of AUA and ADR Partners |
| 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Overview of U.S., U.K., and Armenian tax requirements and incentives for startup companies by Gevorg Nersisyan of Grant Thornton |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | "Transitioning from a Seed to a Series A Company" presentation by Ashot Arzumanyan of smartgate.vc |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Presentation on connecting legal education, legal practice, and entrepreneurship by Hasmik Hakobyan of ABA ROLI - Armenia |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Q&A and Closing Remarks by Jacqueline Karaaslanian, Executive Director of Luys Foundation and organizers Nare G. Aleksanyan and Carla Gharibian |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception |
Date and time
March 28-29, 2017, 9:30am-4pm
Location
Luys Office (Address: Melik-Adamyan 2/2, Yerevan)
Language
English
Registration deadline
March 27th, 2017