TEDxMoskovyanStSalon

Speakers

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• Gayane Abrahamyan

  Gayane Abrahamyan is a journalist, civic leader, and human rights advocate with more than 25 years of professional experience. She is the founding president of the “For Equal Rights” NGO and the “Article 3” Human Rights Club, focused on human dignity, democracy, and social justice. Throughout her career, she has worked with leading international and regional media outlets, covering human rights, corruption, governance, and social issues. Following Armenia’s 2018 democratic revolution, she served as a Member of Parliament, where she actively contributed to judicial reforms, anti-corruption initiatives, and parliamentary diplomacy. Today, she continues her work through civil society, public diplomacy, and international advocacy platforms, focusing on democratic resilience, human rights, and Armenia’s European integration path.

• Hayk Simonyan

  Hayk Simonyan is the Founder and CEO of Doping Space and Doping Creative Agency. Hayk has over 17 years of experience in strategic business management, communications, and brand development and promotion. Hayk regularly speaks at professional platforms and universities in the fields of advertising and marketing, and he serves as a speaker and jury member at international festivals.

• Irina Seylanyan

  Irina Seylanyan is an international banking leader with over 25 years of experience across Armenia, the UK, and Malta. From 2020 to 2025, she served as Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Armenia, becoming the first Armenian national to lead the bank and the only woman CEO in the country’s banking sector. She has a strong track record in institutional modernization, governance, and leading complex transformation in highly regulated environments. Irina currently serves on the Board of Directors of ArCa, Armenia’s national payment system, and chairs the Board of Zinapah, the National Foundation of Servicemen Insurance. She is widely recognized for her commitment to ethical leadership, resilience, and long-term development of the financial sector, with a focus on guiding teams and institutions through change.

• Ishkhan Margaryan

  Ishkhan Margaryan is Deputy CEO and HR Director at DataArt Armenia, with over 15 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. He focuses on building people-centered cultures, fostering strategic thinking, and enabling both individual and team growth. His work is closely connected to the IT industry, where he supports organizations in unlocking potential through leadership and collaboration. Beyond his professional role, Ishkhan is interested in philosophy, psychology, and human behavior. He enjoys drawing, swimming, reading, and singing, and is a passionate anime enthusiast. He considers his greatest achievement to be a continuous commitment to self-development and personal growth.

• Mkhitar Hayrapetyan

  Mkhitar Hayrapetyan is the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, with a career spanning public policy, technology, and civic engagement. He previously served as Minister of Diaspora and as a Member of the National Assembly, where he chaired the Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth, and Sport. Today, he plays a key role in shaping Armenia’s innovation agenda, with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and technology education. His work reflects a forward-looking approach to positioning Armenia within the global innovation landscape.

• Petros Petoyan

  Petros Petoyan is an entrepreneur, public leader, and advocate for evidence-based decision-making. He is the founder of IMR, one of Armenia’s leading independent marketing and social research companies. Founded in 2006, IMR grew from a one-person initiative into a nationally recognized organization with over 30 employees and a network of 200+ field specialists, working with international partners and contributing to both business strategy and public policy. In 2024, Petros became Head of Yerevan’s Kentron Administrative District, bringing a data-driven and results-oriented approach to public service. He has led major urban improvement initiatives, including the revitalization of public spaces, infrastructure upgrades, and the development of public-private partnerships. Across both business and public leadership, his work is guided by one principle: meaningful change begins with understanding.