YEREVAN — The Silicon Mountains 2026 technology summit, one of Ar- menia’s major technology events of the year, will take place in Yerevan on No- vember 3-4 in an expanded format. Organized by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises with the support of Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry, the two-day event will, for the first time, combine the traditional Silicon Mountains summit with a large- scale technology exhibition. The opening day, November 3, will feature a summit titled “Invest in Inno- vation,” focusing on financing innova- tion, the semiconductor industry, and prospects for developing engineering solutions. The keynote speaker will be the re- cipient of Armenia’s 2026 State Award for Global Contri- bution to High Technology. Dozens of international experts and industry leaders are also expected to participate. The International Microelectronics Olympiad, bringing together leading participants from more than 13 countries, will also conclude on the same day. On November 4, the International Microelectronics Fo- rum will open, focusing on chip design, research, and talent development. A technology exhibition will run alongside the forum, featuring approximately 50 booths representing Armenian and international companies. Free exhibition space will also be provided to 12 promising startups. The program will additionally include thematic work- shops and B2B meetings aimed at strengthening profession- al and business ties.