Theme: Time and Space

TEDxSalon@Yerevan event happened on March 7th, 2015. Themed Time and Space , TEDxSalon@Yerevan gathered about 100 movers and shakers At Yerevan, to share a TED-like experience.
TEDx program included 5 speakers who inspired, fascinated and most importantly sparked deep discussion and connection in our community.

Avedisian School
42/7 Arno Babajanyan St
Yerevan, Erevan, 0064
Armenia

MIHR Theatre

MIHR works with no borders; we are young and full of energy! We work with our own approach based on the experimental and new trends! The mission of our theatre is to reveal the philosophical depth of every movement by unifying painting, psychology, dance, philosophy and drama arts. The MIHR Theatre was established in 2003 by sister and brother MLKE-Galstyans in Armenia. Throughout its existence the MIHR theatre has worked in many different genres of the movement such as contemporary dance, emotional dance, action—painting, drama dance and open-air performances. The MIHR Theatre has organized many performances, movies, open-air events, parades and other events in different cities and has participated in many international festivals in (Georgia), Belarus (Minsk, Vitebsk), Russia (Moscow, Perm, Tyumen, Arkhangelsk), Sweden (Stockholm), Belgium (Liege) , Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania (Vilnius), Iran (Tehran, Isfahan), Egypt (Cairo), USA.

Diana Harutyunyan

Hayk Harutyunyan

Hayk Harutyunyan currently holds the position of Deputy Minister for Energy and Natural Resources of Armenia. Previously he has worked as the project leader for the new nuclear power unit project in Armenia. He has an Executive MBA Degree from Skolkovo School of Management (Russia), Masters Degree in International Relations from Cambridge University (UK), Bachelors Degree in Politics and International Relations from Lancaster University (UK) and IB Diploma from the Regent’s School (Thailand). He co-founded Armenian British Business Chamber and served as its chairman for 3 years. After the bachelor’s degree, he served in the Armed Forces in various postings until the rank of a Captain. After the Army and before assuming a government position, Hayk was the author of number of successful and failed start-ups in various sectors of economy.

Karen Aghababyan

Dr. Karen Aghababyan is Chief Scientist, Head of Environmental Lab, and Assistant Professor at Acopian Center for the Environment, American University of Armenia. Dr. Karen Aghababyan hold a PhD in Biology from the Institute of Zoology Armenian National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Karen Aghababyan is a member of various professional organizations including Species Survival Committee of International Union for Conservation of Nature, Butterfly Conservation Europe, The Goose and Swan Study Group of Eastern Europe and North Asia, Working Group on Birds of Prey and Owls. His science interests include Aquatic studies, Ornithology, and Entomology. Recently Dr. Karen Aghababyan, has been appointed as Armenia’s National Coordinator for the second European Breeding Bird Atlas (EBBA2). He is author and co-author of 45 papers, and have made significant contribution in preparation of Red Book of Animals of Armenia.

Vardan Urutyan Urutyan

Vardan Urutyan, is the Director of the International Center for Agribusiness Research and Education (ICARE) Foundation, Yerevan and an Associate Professor of the Texas A&M University, USA. He holds PhD degree from the Armenian State Economics University and completed a post-doctoral program in Agribusiness Finance and Risk Management at the University of Guelph, Canada. Dr. Urutyan stood at the sources of establishing ICARE in 2005, which is a leading institution committed to develop sustainable capacity in the Armenian food and agribusiness sector through implementation of state-of-the-art educational, career development and research programs. As a recognized international expert, Vardan has been working with the leading international research and education institutions, NGO sector and government in dozens of countries in Europe, America, CIS, and elsewhere. He is an author of the book “Agricultural Cooperatives” and over 30 research articles published in many different countries.