Power Consulting Days: Alternative Investments in Armenia
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Transform Your Financial Expertise
Power Consulting Days is Armenia's premier professional development program designed to elevate your understanding of capital markets and investment strategies. Hosted at the prestigious CBA Dilijan venue, this intensive training brings together the brightest minds in finance.
Expert-led sessions by industry leaders
Practical workshops with real-world applications
Exclusive networking opportunities
Certificate of completion
Three Pillars of Financial Excellence
Experience world-class financial education delivered by industry pioneers. Our modular approach ensures deep expertise in specific areas while maintaining a holistic view of the evolving capital markets landscape.
Capital Markets: Investment Strategies and Instruments
Module 1: Capital Markets
Overview
Develop a deeper understanding of equity and fixed-income instruments and learn how to build a balanced portfolio by choosing the appropriate assets. By examining global strategies in equity and debt management, Armenian companies and investors can make more informed investment decisions, driving enhanced returns and sustainable growth.
Gain in-depth insights into investing in derivatives and innovative capital market instruments, covering foundational concepts to advanced strategies. This topic will examine approaches for integration into regional and global markets, equipping Armenian companies and investors with the tools to diversify portfolios and strategically manage risk.
Discover effective strategies for capital market investments, drawing on successful international models as a foundation. This topic will first address key strategic approaches to optimize market positioning, followed by an exploration of performance metrics and evaluation methods to measure success. Insights are grounded in global best practices, providing actionable guidance for sustained performance in both Armenian and regional capital markets.
Private Markets - Family Business and Funds Investment
Module 2: Private Markets
Overview
Dive into the world of private equity and Venture Capital and learn how these powerful investment vehicles operate on a global scale. Understand how Armenia can attract private equity investments to fuel economic growth. Gain insights into setting up corporate ventures by examining successful international models. Learn the best practices for fostering innovation within Armenian organizations and driving growth through strategic ventures.
Explore the foundations of creating and managing hedge and endowment funds with a global perspective. This topic will address hedge fund management techniques aimed at maximizing returns and diversifying investment portfolios. Participants will also gain insights into fundraising and investment strategies tailored to endowment funds that support sustained innovation and economic growth, particularly within the education sector and across the country.
Delve into the essential role of family businesses in Armenia, which constitute a major part of the economy and are crucial for sustaining local legacies and economic growth. These businesses drive job creation, community stability, and foster resilience within the Armenian economy. Although formal family office structures are not yet established, this topic will explore the potential benefits of tailored wealth management approaches for high-net-worth families, focusing on effective asset preservation and growth. Supporting family businesses and encouraging the development of family office practices can further enhance entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable economic progress in Armenia.
How to Invest in Innovative Startups
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Overview
Examine high-profit strategies for investing in innovation, with a focus on identifying the most promising areas for capitalizing on emerging global trends. This topic will cover opportunities across sectors like artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology, and renewable energy. Participants will gain insights into how forward-thinking businesses, educational institutions, and technology leaders are driving innovation, unlocking new growth avenues, and reshaping industry landscapes.
Learn the fundamentals of angel investing, including how to evaluate startups, mitigate risks, and maximize returns. This topic will highlight global best practices and how Armenian angel investors can support early-stage companies with high growth potential.
Explore the principles of small ticket investments and crowdfunding as an investment strategy. Learn how to effectively participate in and benefit from small ticket investments and crowdfunding campaigns, and how Armenia can leverage this model to support startups and projects.
Agenda
9:30 AM
Departure from Yerevan to CBA Dilijan Financial Center
Module 1: Capital Markets
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration and Security Control
Module 1: Capital Markets
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Module 1: Capital Markets
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome to PCD 2025
Module 1: Capital Markets
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Current Economic Armenian Outlook
Module 1: Capital Markets
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Capital Markets, Keynote Speach
Module 1: Capital Markets
Olivier Rousseau
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Interactive Q&A session
Module 1: Capital Markets
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Coffee Break
Module 1: Capital Markets
4:20 PM - 5:25 PM
Implications
Module 1: Capital Markets
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reception
Module 1: Capital Markets
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Registration and Coffee
Module 2: Private Markets
9:30 - 9:45 AM
Welcome to PCD 2025
Module 2: Private Markets
9:45 - 10:15 AM
Transforming Armenian Private Investment
Module 2: Private Markets
10:15 - 11:45 AM
Private Markets
Module 2: Private Markets
Eric A. Clement
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
How to invest in Business
Module 2: Private Markets
12:30 - 1:00 PM
Interactive Q&A session
Module 2: Private Markets
Eric A. Clement
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Module 2: Private Markets
Emma Arakelyan
Fernando Gómez-Baquero
Marc Kramer
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Session 3: Implications
Module 2: Private Markets
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Module 2: Private Markets
4:30 - 5:10 PM
Experience shared from getting PE investment
Module 2: Private Markets
5:10 - 5:50 PM
Experience shared from getting VC investment
Module 2: Private Markets
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Reception
Module 2: Private Markets
9:30 AM
Departure from Yerevan to CBA Dilijan Financial Center
Module 3: Innovative Startups
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Check-in, Registration, and Security Control
Module 3: Innovative Startups
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Module 3: Innovative Startups
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome to PCD 2025 Module 3: How to Invest in Innovative Startups
Module 3: Innovative Startups
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Innovation Framework in Armenia and regulatory aspects
Module 3: Innovative Startups
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Investing in Innovation and High Profit Strategies; Keynote Speech
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Fernando Gómez-Baquero
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Innovative Startups
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Angel Investment Global Perspectives with the U.S. and Asia Highlights, Keynote Speech
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Marc Kramer
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Interactive Q&A session
Module 3: Innovative Startups
4:50 PM - 5:10 PM
Angel Investing Strategies with a focus on Europe
Module 3: Innovative Startups
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Angel Investing Strategies with focus on Middle East and Far East
Module 3: Innovative Startups
5:30 PM - 5:50 PM
Angel Syndicate Investment Models
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Emma Arakelyan
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM
Wrapping up Day 1
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Emma Arakelyan
Fernando Gómez-Baquero
Marc Kramer
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reception
Module 3: Innovative Startups
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Coffee
Module 1: Capital Markets
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capital Market Innovative Instruments
Module 1: Capital Markets
Hayk Grigoryan
Global executive, investor, author, and innovator
Philip Lilliefelth
Ex-Goldman, fintech founder, ESG strategist.
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Sharing regional experience from Underwriting
Module 1: Capital Markets
Ketevan Toidze
Investment banker, CFA, infrastructure finance expert.
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Mapping players of Armenian Capital Market
Module 1: Capital Markets
Karen Zakaryan
Seasoned capital markets executive with 25+ years of expertise.
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Field Specific Legislative Digest
Module 1: Capital Markets
12:40 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch
Module 1: Capital Markets
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM
Dollar Voting or Capital Market challenges in Armenia
Module 1: Capital Markets
Aharon Levonyan
Seasoned financial executive and entrepreneur
2:05 PM - 3:05 PM
Experience shared from CBond issuance
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Experience shared from Equity issuance
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Coffee Break
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Case Study Workshop: Team Telecom Armenia's Dual Issuance Strategy
Module 1: Capital Markets
5:50 PM - 5:55 PM
Closing up Day 2
Module 1: Capital Markets
Emma Arakelyan
World-class management consulting executive and angel investor.
5:55 PM - 6:40 PM
Evening Bites։ Traditional Armenian Tea and Sweets
Module 1: Capital Markets
18:40
Bus Departure to Yerevan
Module 1: Capital Markets
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Wrapping up Day 1
Module 1: Capital Markets
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Coffee
Module 2: Private Markets
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Wrapping up Day 2
Module 2: Private Markets
Eric A. Clement
Real estate investment & sustainable finance
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Alternative investments landscape
Module 2: Private Markets
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Field-Specific Legislative Digest
Module 2: Private Markets
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Case Study Workshop: PE investment into a real case firm (to be developed based on Amber’s case)
Module 2: Private Markets
1:00 - 1:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Module 2: Private Markets
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Module 2: Private Markets
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Coffee
Module 3: Innovative Startups
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Corporate Innovation Models: Invest, Partner, Buy or Build?
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Fernando Gómez-Baquero
Nanotech PhD, battery innovation expert
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Measuring Success in Angel Investing, Solo vs. Syndicate Investing
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Marc Kramer
Founded 1st US angel investor network
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 8: Measuring Success in Angel Investing
Module 3: Innovative Startups
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Innovative Startups
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Small Ticket Investments & Crowdfunding
Module 3: Innovative Startups
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Technology Innovation Ecosystem in Armenia
Module 3: Innovative Startups
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch
Module 3: Innovative Startups
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Startup Experiences: Navigating the Investment Landscape
Module 3: Innovative Startups
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Innovative Startups
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Endowment Funds and University Innovation Programs
Module 3: Innovative Startups
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Case Study Workshop: From Pitch to Portfolio
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Fernando Gómez-Baquero
Nanotech PhD, battery innovation expert
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Workshop reports
Module 3: Innovative Startups
Emma Arakelyan
World-class management consulting executive and angel investor.
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Day 2 and PCD 2025 Program Closing Remarks
Module 3: Innovative Startups
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Evening Bites։ Traditional Armenian Tea and Sweets
Module 3: Innovative Startups
18:15
Bust Departure to Yerevan
Module 3: Innovative Startups
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Frequently Asked Questions
PCD is designed for finance professionals, investment managers, analysts, corporate executives, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of capital markets. Whether you're a seasoned professional or emerging talent, our program offers valuable insights for all levels.
Your registration includes all training sessions, workshop materials, lunch and refreshments, transportation from Yerevan to Dilijan, networking reception, certificate of completion, and access to exclusive online resources.
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. However, we can provide recommendations for hotels in Dilijan and assist with group booking rates for participants who need overnight stays.
Yes, all participants who complete the program will receive an official certificate of completion from BDO Armenia and partner organizations, which can be used for continuing professional education credits.
Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the event. Cancellations made 7-13 days before receive a 50% refund. No refunds are provided for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event, but you may transfer your registration to a colleague.