Armenian startups are no longer just local success stories as they have gone global. The local tech scene is developing rapidly, with some of the startups recording major success. Founders of startups like Krisp, Picsart, and Podcastle are proving that world-class innovation can come from Yerevan.
As the momentum builds, the next step for many small startup leaders is to take their ideas, products and pitches to global stages. Founders of the startups have many chances to expand their network by attending international innovation events.
There are some huge platforms where Armenian innovators can explore the way to scale. Meanwhile, an experienced travel agency like Levon Travel can help them with planning and booking their trips.
Let’s explore where your next flight might take you, and why it could change everything for your startup.
VivaTech in Paris
Europe’s biggest startup and tech event is running this year from June 11–14, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The expo and conference feature startup booths and talks from Fortune 500 executives.
For Armenian startup founders, VivaTech is a great opportunity to showcase their potential and learn much from other companies. It attracts over 13,500 startups, 3,200+ investors, and exposure across 25+ business sectors. In other words, it’s an ideal setting to pitch ideas and probably secure funding.
Besides, VivaTech’s program covers the hottest themes shaping the future: AI, cybersecurity, quantum, health and longevity, sustainability and mobility, ethical tech, and startup scaling journeys. High-profile figures like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang have emphasized sovereign AI and Europe’s digital autonomy on these stages.
If you did not make it this year, the next edition is already scheduled for June 10–13, 2026.
Expo 2025 Osaka
World Expo 2025 Osaka is not only a global exhibition. The Global Startup Expo 2025 in Kansai will also take place here on September 17-18.
Startup founders have a unique opportunity to engage with their colleagues from around the world. Around 150 deep tech startups will present their products and solutions across five thematic areas. The themes include Co-living with the Earth, A Society Independent from Population Growth, Enriched Life, Health and Longevity, and Creating Regulatory Frameworks for Emerging Technologies.
This deep‑tech conference will gather founders, investors, academia, and major tech firms. The agenda features curated pitch sessions and networking events.
By the way, Armenia participates in the World Expo with a pavilion titled “Pillars of Today and Tomorrow”. It is developed by TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and features generative AI, 3D printing, and light‑mapping exhibits.
For Armenian startup leaders, Osaka offers a dual win: attending Armenia’s Pavilion, and serious B2B traction at Global Startup EXPO.
Web Summit in Lisbon
The next stop for startup founders can be the Web Summit in Lisbon, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology conferences. It is an annual event that gathers over 70,000 participants, including thousands of startups and hundreds of investors from around the globe.
The summit set for November 10-13 has a special program for startups. Moreover, the startups selected for the ALPHA program receive premium access. The latter includes a branded exhibition booth, three tickets to the conference, investor matchmaking, and the chance to take part in the prestigious PITCH competition.
The event also offers impact startup programming for ventures solving environmental and social challenges. Throughout the conference, founders attend masterclasses, meet with media, join networking events, and take part in curated one-on-one meetings.
Slush in Helsinki
Slush 2025, taking place November 19–20 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, is widely regarded as the world’s most founder-focused startup event.
It is set to compress months of progress into two immersive days. The event brings together roughly 6,000 founders and operators alongside 3,500 investors managing over $4 trillion in assets.
The event’s depth begins early, with “Day 0” on November 18, dedicated to investors and founders. Highlights include Founder’s Day, one-on-one office hours with top investors, and participation in the packed side-event calendar known as Slush Week.
It’s a key opportunity for startup founders as during the following two days, attendees can engage in more than 1,000 pre-scheduled meetings per hour and pitch on stage. The meetings are scheduled via Slush’s proprietary matchmaking tool.
Content spans four main stages with the participation of 150+ world-class speakers. For example, the speakers’ list may include the founders of Figma, Stripe, DoorDash, and Revolut.
GITEX Global in Dubai
For Armenian startup founders, Slush represents a high-impact opportunity to gain investor attention and the best global practices.
This event, held October 13–17, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, stands as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic tech and startup events. It attracts around 200,000 visitors, over 6,000 exhibitors, and approximately 1,400 investors representing more than 180 countries.
GITEX offers startups an expansive platform to shine with a focus on dedicated startup zones like Expand North Star, formerly known as GITEX Future Stars.
Startup founders at GITEX benefit from speed-networking, pitch competitions, and executive roundtables. The goal is to connect them with VCs, corporate partners, and government delegations
The topics range from AI, cybersecurity, fintech, smart cities, blockchain, and sustainable solutions. There are also curated programs such as themed content halls, pitch stages, and startup missions.
Attending international startup events is about building meaningful connections, learning from diverse ecosystems. For founders, these conferences offer practical opportunities to present their work on global stages, explore new markets, and engage directly with investors and partners.
The logistics of traveling to multiple international tech hubs can be complex. This is the reason experienced agencies like Levon Travel can be valuable partners in planning efficient trips.
