International PLUS-Forum FinnoWay Armenia 2025 Announces First Speakers and Key Topics

On 11–12 November, Yerevan will host one of the largest events in the South Caucasus region — the International PLUS-Forum FinnoWay Armenia 2025 for the first time!

With the strong support of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia, the PLUS-Forum is organized by PLUS Group in partnership with Armenian Card, the country’s national payment system.
The E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA) joins as the official information partner, ensuring the forum’s breakthrough ideas reach digital leaders and innovators around the globe.

FinnoWay Armenia 2025 is a unique platform that will bring together leaders and top experts from government agencies, financial institutions, retail chains, IT companies, and telecom operators from Armenia and CIS countries.

Venue: Meridian Expo Center, 1 Voskerichneri St., Yerevan.

Forum Audience:

Top managers of banks, insurance companies, retail organizations, software and hardware vendors, telecom sector, government bodies, and specialized agencies of Armenia and neighboring states.

Already today, the PLUS-Forum promises to be one of the most exciting events in the region, with an impressive lineup of international and regional experts who will speak during the two-day FinnoWay Armenia 2025 conference program.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Jan Bergman, Managing Partner, Alchemist Accelerator
  • Yannos Aschiotis, Managing Partner, Pnyx Hill & GRC Partners; Board Member at Revolut Digital Technologies and StoneX Europe
  • Zhanibek Karsybaev, Partner, Big Sky Capital VC
  • Aidos Zhumagulov, Board Member, Freedom Bank, Kazakhstan
  • Darpan Shah, Authorized Partner, Paynovator advisory (India)
  • John Velissarios, Founder and Director, OTRANTO
  • Slava Akulov, Co-founder & CEO, Jupid — building an AI accountant for U.S. small businesses; former Co-founder & COO, Anna Money (banking & accounting platform for U.K. SMEs)
  • Elina Tikhonova, Head of Investment Programs, RBC TV Channel
  • Sviatoslav Garal, Head of Payment Services Department, Wirex
  • Pavel Kravchenko, GM — Founder, Onemotion (strategic, operational and business consulting)
  • Botagoz Kasabek, Owner of BAf Solutions LLP, Independent Director at JSC CEF and JSC GIS Center Kazakhstan, Commission Member at Astana Hub, Co-owner and Trustee of the Public Foundation for Sustainable Development of Cities and Communities “Alma”

Key Forum Topics:

FinnoWay Armenia 2025 will spotlight a wide range of pressing issues, from the development of a modern digital society and the rise of GovTech solutions to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and fintech innovations. The agenda will also address cybersecurity challenges, the implementation of Open Banking and Open API, and the ongoing advancement of Armenia’s national payment system ArCa. Human resources and talent management will feature alongside discussions on sustainable development, while emerging fields such as Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the evolving landscape of e-commerce will round out the forum’s diverse program.

Forum Sponsors:

  • General sponsor: Nobel Identity & Payment
  • Platinum sponsor: Future Payments Systems
  • Gold sponsors: VisionLabs, BPC
  • Bronze sponsors: Innovative Technology, Regula, Oson, LigaTech, Alioth, Ostcard
  • Registration sponsor: International Bank of Tajikistan

All forum topics are available on the official website: https://fa.plus-forum.com/

Watch the event promo video.

To become a delegate, speaker, or sponsor, and to learn about all the benefits and participation options, follow the links on the official event page.

See you at the International PLUS-Forum FinnoWay Armenia!