Narrative arc:
From Systems → Innovation →
Co-Creation → Purpose
DAY 2
March 28, 2026
LEADING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
OUR AUTHORS
17:30
Closing Concert
Celebrating the Future: A high-energy cultural closure. This final celebration reinforces the social bond of the newly formed "Collective," ending the forum on a note of joy, energy, and shared national pride.
By The Way Band
Contemporary Fusion & High-Energy Performance Ensemble
DJ Arny Rock & Hayk Solar
16:20 – 17:30
Celebratory Reception and Networking
Social Fabric Building: Informal networking to solidify the new partnerships formed throughout the day. Focuses on the "Partnership" pillar—recognizing that we only succeed when we work together.
15:55 – 16:20
Event Hosts:
Gor Nazaryan
Chief Operating Officer, Teach For Armenia
Alexander Plato Hakobyan
Managing Director of Systems Innovation, Teach For Armenia
Closing Ceremony
Armenia’s Learning Promise
The Declaration of Collective Leadership: The official closing where the forum’s insights are distilled into a shared commitment. This session outlines the next steps for the nation to move together toward a future where every child has the opportunity to lead.
15:20 – 15:50
Summary Keynote
The Purpose — Educating for Human Flourishing
Returning to the "Purpose": A capstone session that centers the entire forum back on the child. It argues that all the systems, tech, and partnerships discussed are ultimately for the goal of fostering meaning, dignity, and ethical responsibility in every learner.
14:00 – 15:15
Moderator
Founder and CEO, Armenia Education Initiative
Panelist 1
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (MoESCS) of the Republic of Armenia
Panelist 2
Director of the Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA), Former Minister of Economy of Armenia
Panelist 3
Composer, Vice-Rector of the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, and member of the Union of Composers of Armenia
Panelist 4
Executive Director of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE)
Panel Discussion 2
Partnerships for Transforming Education
Cross-Sector Synergy in Action: A high-level dialogue on the "Partnership" pillar. Featuring the Minister of Education and leaders from tech and business, this panel discusses how AI and cross-industry collaboration can accelerate the transformation of schools into innovation hubs.
13:00 – 14:00
Coffee & Connection
Student Project Presentations: Grab a coffee, walk the gallery, and witness the future in the making. Beyond the technical specs of AI and emerging tools, the truest insights into the future of learning come from those living it. During this break, we invite you to explore a series of Student-Led Community Projects that redefine what is possible in the classroom.
These aren't just presentations—they are rapid-fire windows into how the next generation is using agency and creativity to solve real-world challenges across Armenia.
Teach for Armenia’s Teacher Leadership Program Team
11:30 – 13:00
Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills, OECD
Plenary 2
Preparing Teachers for Tomorrow’s World
Designing for Scale: This session focuses on the "Practice" pillar. It addresses how to move from isolated "pockets of excellence" to a systemic culture of innovation, ensuring quality, equity, and inclusion across the entire national framework.
10:15 – 11:25
Andrea Pastorelli
Head of the European Region, Senior Leader, Teach For All
Global Keynote 3
How Can Collective Leadership Become a System, Not a Slogan
Lessons from History on Systemic Change: The session explores why technical solutions like funding and curricula are insufficient for transforming education. Drawing parallels to successful social movements, this session argues that sustainable change is driven by people—not just policy.
10:00 – 10:15
Event Hosts
Gor Nazaryan
Chief Operating Officer, Teach For Armenia
Alexander Plato Hakobyan
Managing Director of Systems Innovation, Teach For Armenia
Morning Reflection
From Thought to Action
Recalibrating for Action: A guided moment to ground the collective in the insights from Day 1. This short transition focuses on shifting from the "Moral Purpose" (the Why) to "Systems and Practice" (the How).
Registration
Welcoming the Network: Final day check-in for participants. A moment to reconnect with colleagues and partners met during Day 1, setting the stage for a day dedicated to systems-level collaboration.