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
Who is this program for
CEOs
Dealing Managers
CFOs
Government Officials
Startup Founders
Financial Analysts
Fund Managers
Family office advisors
Investment Managers
Private Investors
Registered Participants
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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: Investing in 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
Check-in, 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
Session 1: Current Economic Outlook of Armenia - Keynote speech
Module 1: Capital Markets
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Interactive Q&A session
Module 1: Capital Markets
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 2: Capital Markets in a Global Context Keynote speech
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Interactive Q&A session
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:45 PM - 4:05 PM
Coffee Break
Module 1: Capital Markets
4:05 PM - 4:25 PM
RA Government Strategy on Capital Markets Development
Module 1: Capital Markets
4:25 PM - 5:00 PM
Field Specific Legislative Digest.
Module 1: Capital Markets
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 3: Implications
Module 1: Capital Markets
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner
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 - 10:25 AM
Session 1: Transforming Armenian Private Investment - Keynote Speech and Q&A session
Module 2: Private Markets
10:25- 11:05 PM
Private Equity Global landscape and Armenia perspectives
Module 2: Private Markets
11:05-11:35 AM
Coffee Break
Module 2: Private Markets
11:35-1:00 PM
Family Business and Family Offices. Keynote Speech and Q&A session
Module 2: Private Markets
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Module 2: Private Markets
2:00 - 3:40 PM
Session 3: Implications
Module 2: Private Markets
03:40 - 04:10 PM
Session 4: Panel discussion - Conversation and Insights Following with Q&A session
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
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Reception
Module 2: Private Markets
9։00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome, registration and coffee
Module 3: Investing in Startups
09:30 AM - 09:40 PM
Opening Remarks
Module 3: Investing in Startups
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1: Innovation Framework in Armenia
Module 3: Investing in Startups
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 2: Keynote Speech & Q/A Investing in Innovation and High Profit Strategies
Module 3: Investing in Startups
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Investing in Startups
1:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 3: Keynote Speech & Q/A Angel Investment Global Perspectives with the U.S. and Asia Highlights
Module 3: Investing in Startups
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
Module 3: Investing in Startups
1:15 PM - 1:35 PM
Session 4: 20min Series Measuring Success in Angel Investing Solo vs Syndicate Investing
Module 3: Investing in Startups
1:35 PM - 1:55 PM
Session 5: 20min Series Angel Investment Strategies in Innovative Startups How do Armenian Angels evaluate opportunities for investing in innovative startups in the AI Era?
Module 3: Investing in Startups
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM
Session 6: 20min Series Small Ticket Investments & Crowdfunding
Module 3: Investing in Startups
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Session 7. 20min Series Startup Experiences: Navigating the Investment Landscape
Module 3: Investing in Startups
2:35 PM - 2:50 PM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Investing in Startups
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Session 8. Field-Specific Legislative Digest
Module 3: Investing in Startups
3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
Session 9: Investment Models: Invest, Partner, Buy or Build?
Module 3: Investing in Startups
3:50 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 10. Case Study Workshop: FROM PITCH to PORTFOLIO
Module 3: Investing in Startups
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM
Closure of Day 1
Module 3: Investing in Startups
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Coffee
Module 1: Capital Markets
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Wrapping up Day 1
Module 1: Capital Markets
10:00 AM 10:40 AM
AMX Group
Module 1: Capital Markets
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Sharing regional experience from Underwriting
Module 1: Capital Markets
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Coffee Break
Module 1: Capital Markets
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Dollar Voting or Capital Market challenges in Armenia
Module 1: Capital Markets
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Mapping players of Armenian Capital Market
Module 1: Capital Markets
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Experience shared from CBond issuance
Module 1: Capital Markets
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Lunch
Module 1: Capital Markets
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Experience shared from CBond issuance
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Coffee Break
Module 1: Capital Markets
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Case Study Workshop - Team Telecom Armenia’s Dual Issuance Strategy
Module 1: Capital Markets
5:05 PM - 5:20 PM
Evening bites traditional tea and sweets
Module 1: Capital Markets
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM
Closing up Day 2
Module 1: Capital Markets
6:20 PM
Bus Departure to Yerevan
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
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 - 9:20 AM
Registration and Coffee
Module 3: Investing in Startups
09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Summary of Day 1
Module 3: Investing in Startups
09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1: Transforming Armenian Private Investment Keynote Speech and Q&A session
Module 3: Investing in Startups
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Private Equity Global landscape and Armenia perspectives
Module 3: Investing in Startups
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Investing in Startups
11:30 AM- 11:50 AM
Alternative Investments Outlook in Armenia
Module 3: Investing in Startups
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Investment Strategies: Family Business and Family Offices Keynote Master Speech Part 1
Module 3: Investing in Startups
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Private Credit Investments
Module 3: Investing in Startups
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Module 3: Investing in Startups
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Innovative Design of Hedge Fund Portfolios
Module 3: Investing in Startups
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Session 2: Implications
Module 3: Investing in Startups
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Private Investments in a form of FDI Fireside Talks - Part 2
Module 3: Investing in Startups
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Coffee Break
Module 3: Investing in Startups
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Field-Specific Legislative Digest
Module 3: Investing in Startups
4:50 PM - 5:05 PM
Session 3: Experience and Practicum Experience shared from getting PE investment
Module 3: Investing in Startups
5:05 PM - 5:20 PM
Experience shared from getting VC investment
Module 3: Investing in Startups
5:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Investment Practicum Workshop: How to Convince Funds to Invest in Projects/Companies
Module 3: Investing in Startups
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
Wrapping up Day 2
Module 3: Investing in Startups
6:20 PM - 06:30 PM
Closure of Day 2 and General Closing of PCD
Module 3: Investing in Startups
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Reception
Module 3: Investing in Startups
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These are Early Bird prices available until September 15.
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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, accommodation in Dilijan,networking reception, certificate of completion, and access to exclusive online resources.
Accommodation in Dilijan is included in the price for Module 1 and Module 3. Please, note that only Module 1 and Module 3 take place in Dilijan.
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.
Around 15 days before the module starts, the participants of the program will receive a confirmation email with key logistical details, including the agenda, bus schedule, accommodation in Dilijan, and more. The email will also be CC’d to their employer. At the start of the module, participants will receive a printed PCD notebook with the agenda, useful links, and space for notes.