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Alex Chiru is an e-commerce entrepreneur and brand strategist with over a decade of experience building and scaling global consumer brands. As Founder and CEO of Vandor Group, he leads multiple companies specializing in Amazon growth, catalog optimization, creative brand storytelling, and AI-driven marketplace strategies. His work spans the U.S. and European markets, where he has helped startups and multi-million-dollar businesses achieve sustainable growth and international expansion.

Dmitrii Dydynskii is a YouTube vlogger, producer, and scriptwriter who manages several family channels with a combined audience of nearly 4 million subscribers and more than 500 million views. With two higher education degrees in engineering and finance, he brings a strong analytical background to his creative work. For nearly a decade, he has been shaping digital storytelling and building engaged online communities.

Tetiana Dadochkina is a Visionary Marketing Leader with over 20 years of global and regional experience in strategic marketing and sales across the retail and FMCG sectors. Renowned for driving brand development, product launches, promotional campaigns, and innovation management, she has delivered outstanding results in multinational corporations. As Chief Marketing Officer of Respublika Park Shopping Mall, she led strategic initiatives that culminated in a successful launch, earning the RAU Awards 2024 for Best Marketing.
Skilled in ATL and BTL marketing, digital communications, event management, and sponsorship, Tetiana Dadochkina demonstrates a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and achieve measurable outcomes. An active member of the E-commerce and Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA), she is a prominent speaker at RAU EXPO and URE Club and the author of a marketing course for Retail Business School. Her thought leadership is published in The American Journal of Management and Economics and the International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods.

Gohar Sargsyan is an innovative entrepreneur and seasoned communications strategist with extensive international experience in brand strategy, marketing, and partnerships. As the Founder and CEO of PowerFusion, a U.S.-based company specializing in smart, scalable EV charging solutions, she leads efforts to advance sustainable mobility and drive the future of electric vehicle infrastructure. In addition to her entrepreneurial role, Gohar serves as Head of Business Development at Yerevan Brandy Company, supporting the growth of Ararat Brandy and its portfolio across global markets. Previously, she was Head of Communications at the United Nations World Food Programme in Armenia, where she spearheaded strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Gohar also gained valuable experience in the U.S. working with the Urban Institute and the Chamber of Commerce in Springfield, Missouri. She is a Muskie Fellow at the University of Missouri, with a focus on Public Management, and holds an Executive MBA from the University of York and the University of Strasbourg.

Product leader (6+ years of experience, B2C) with experience driving new product concepts from idea to launch and growing business value through market expansion and growth initiatives.

Anna Volchik is a content marketing expert specializing in luxury hospitality and premium brands, with over eight years of international experience. She has developed visual strategies and campaigns for companies including PENHALIGON’S, PHILIPP PLEIN, Huawei, Darphin, Jacobs, and Hilton, as well as numerous leading hotels across Europe. In 2021, she earned a Master of Architecture degree and created a proprietary methodology that integrates architectural principles into brand identity, training more than 800 students in its application.

Anton Vert is an international entrepreneur and an expert in merch, marketing, and business events. CBDO of Swaggy.agency, business blogger, speaker, and corporate culture ambassador. Specializes in brand marketing, business development, merch, influencer marketing, and strategic networking. Focused on creating engaging merch, strengthening brands, and scaling businesses through global connections and industry events.

Talented Software Engineer with over decade of experience in web development and high-load systems. Key developer of numerous historical and cultural e-archives. IEEE Senior Member.

Kseniia Levchenko is a Global Marketing, PR, Advertising, and Digital Communications Expert with over 18 years of international experience. She has held senior leadership roles in major organizations, developing and executing data-driven strategies that drive growth and strengthen brand equity. Her expertise has been recognized globally through multiple awards and invitations to serve on the juries of leading competitions, including the Burning Heroes Award, The Ventures Awards, CX World Awards, the Globee® Awards, and the ECDMA Global E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Awards. Kseniia is an active member of several professional associations, including ECDMA, the Guild of Marketers, RASO, and the Burning Heroes Founders Association, and has authored numerous articles on marketing innovation, strategic communications, and brand management.

Alina Litvinova – Serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of SIMPLE PARIS. With over 15 years of experience spanning fashion, cosmetics, retail, and HoReCa, she specializes in launching and scaling e-commerce brands. In 2024, she built an e-commerce ecosystem from scratch that generated $1M+ revenue in its first year, supported by her proprietary AI-driven tools for optimization, advertising, and content. As a mentor, she helps professionals and students achieve rapid growth by applying her proven methodologies.

Strategically minded sales leader with over 8.5 years of experience in the global IT consulting and software engineering sector. Ilya has a proven track record in sales leadership, business development, digital enablement, and cross-border client acquisition. His expertise spans lead generation, customer success management, and building high-performing sales teams to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Kirill Timofeev is the Founder and CEO of Mad Lead Printer, an international email marketing and automation agency based in Belgrade. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy, lifecycle marketing, and CRM automation, he has led projects across fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors, achieving measurable growth for clients from Silicon Valley to London. As Fractional CMO and Managing Partner at GFS Group (U.S.), he helped the platform grow more than tenfold in annual revenue and made email a major revenue channel. A member of the E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA) and Russian Guild of Marketers, Kirill also serves as a jury member for international awards, sharing his expertise at the intersection of technology, data, and strategic marketing.

Over 10 years of experience in digital marketing working with large companies such as Sberbank. Director of the getads network business unit. Expert in auditing digital campaigns.

Сo-founder GeekBrains, founder IMAST

A recognized cybersecurity expert and Security Engineer at Aviasales, specializing in building SIEM systems and automating information security processes. Holds CompTIA Security+ and LPIC-1 certifications.

Marketing Analyst and Vice President at Glad Selena Corporation, Olena brings extensive expertise in digital marketing, e-commerce, and data-driven brand growth. She has led international campaigns, authored peer-reviewed research on information noise and consumer behavior, and is an active member of the Ukrainian Marketing Association and the ECDMA as a Senior Member. Her work focuses on innovative strategies that combine creativity with measurable results, advancing the standards of global marketing practice.

Ivan Mishchenko — award-winning Android developer and AI engineer with proven expertise in building secure, scalable, and innovative mobile solutions for the banking and telecom sectors across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Recognized as Developer of the Year (Innovation and Technology, Artificial Intelligence) at the Digital Leaders Awards 2025 and winner of Achievement in Engineering – AI and Machine Learning at the Cases and Faces Awards 2025. Published author of peer-reviewed research on Android security and AI-driven mobile systems, he contributes to advancing intelligent and user-centric digital ecosystems.

Avag Simonyan is a startup investor and ecosystem builder, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Triple S Venture Capital. He also co-founded Seaside Startup Summit and the Startup Armenia Foundation. With 10+ years supporting AI and deep-tech founders, Avag mentors early-stage teams and brings hands-on expertise in fundraising, go-to-market, and scale-up strategy.

An accomplished financial and business management professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and enterprise financial control. His career includes leadership roles as CEO and entrepreneur where he successfully implemented budgeting systems, managerial reporting, and process automation across multiple international markets. As the founder and head of companies in Slovakia, Ukraine, and Romania, he has delivered scalable financial and operational solutions, serving thousands of clients worldwide. His expertise covers strategy, P&L management, risk control, data quality assurance, and the integration of advanced financial systems such as 1C and BI tools. Recognized for driving efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth, he has consistently achieved measurable results, including cost reductions, accelerated reporting cycles, and improved business performance.

The only Tech blogger in Armenia providing tech content and info about tech events in Armenia during last 3.5 years. Artak is a networker that connects businesses, ideas and people in Armenian tech sector. Has PhD in Economics.

Talented QA Engineer with over eight years of industry experience, Yulia Drogunova specializes in implementing efficient testing strategies that secure exceptional product reliability for top-tier organizations. As a recognized IEEE Senior Member, she combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to advancing best practices in software quality and digital transformation.

Vladimir Frolkin is a DevOps engineer and entrepreneur with over seven years of experience in infrastructure development and process automation for international fintech and e-commerce projects across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. He has also launched his own services and contributed to multiple startup initiatives, bringing both technical depth and entrepreneurial insight. Previously a jury member at technology competitions, he actively supports the growth of the Armenian IT community.

Roman Ishchenko is the founder of Raised, an AI-driven recruiting platform backed by 500 Global that connects leading tech companies with top AI talent. His company collaborates with YC, General Catalyst, and Greylock portfolio startups, helping them build world-class teams. Before launching Raised, he led digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients at Arthur D. Little and introduced a B2B SaaS platform at Mastercard.

Madina Seisengaliyeva is a senior leader in digital advertising, AdTech, and market analytics with over a decade of experience across Central Asia. As Director Central Asia at Yandex Ads, she oversees the localization and expansion of AdTech products in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, managing a team of 50+ professionals and driving sustainable business growth. Previously, as Commercial Director at NielsenIQ Kazakhstan, she doubled the company’s business in three years and achieved record growth in 2023. With academic training from Oxford Brookes University and international fellowship experience in the United States, she brings a global perspective to regional innovation. Madina is also an active public speaker and mentor, committed to fostering talent and advancing digital commerce in emerging markets.

Sergey Kuznetsov is a media and content leader with a strong product background. He serves as Product Head at IXBT and CEO of itzine.ru, leading digital media initiatives and driving content strategies. With a deep interest in data science and Python development, Sergey bridges editorial expertise with technical innovation, building products that resonate with users and scale effectively. His work focuses on creating high-quality digital experiences, blending media, technology, and data into impactful solutions.

If you have a vision, a bold idea, or a digital project you believe in — this is your moment. The Armenian Digital Awards celebrate not just polished products, but the creativity, effort, and ambition behind them. Don’t wait for «perfect.» Real innovation is never perfect — it’s brave. Submit your work, share your story, and inspire others. Every great digital journey starts with a first step, and your step could light the way for many more. We’re excited to see what you’ve built!

Mariam has been in the business field for 5 years and has successfully implemented over 150 projects, collaborating with 50 small and medium-sized companies. She also conducts trainings on LinkedIn for both individuals and businesses. Currently, she provides LinkedIn Sales and Marketing course at University of Leipzig, partner with some entrepreneurial clubs and programs that inhance women voice and encourage women entrepreneurs. «Raise up to rise up » is the motto Mariam lives by.

A highly accomplished professional in venture capital and startup acceleration, with a proven track record of driving investment success. She developed an AI-powered outreach methodology that secured $25 million in venture funding and facilitated over 1,500 investor meetings with leading global VCs such as Sequoia, Index Ventures, and a16z. Having extensive experience at AltaIR Capital, she analyzed more than 5,000 startups, prepared 100+ in-depth investment memos, and played a key role in multimillion-dollar international deals. As the founder of Taskinfinity.com and the former head of Investclub.vc, she successfully built platforms connecting startups and investors, growing an international network across multiple countries. Her achievements reflect deep expertise in investment analysis, fundraising automation, and strategic ecosystem building for early-stage ventures.

Certified Salesforce Developer, ECDMA Global Award winner for contributions to cloud technologies. Jury member at Raptors Hackathon and author of popular Udemy courses in development and architecture of Salesforce. Combines deep technical expertise with creative vision in digital solutions.

Rajnish Narayanan (Raj) is a well-recognized keynote speaker, digital marketing & AI consultant & brand strategist with many years of experience in successfully implementing complex, enterprise-level digital marketing & technology projects across the globe.
 
 He helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing & sales professionals transform their businesses by navigating them successfully through the complex world of digital marketing & AI.
 
Raj has trained numerous businesses across the globe on varied topics in the field of digital marketing & AI and has worked closely with both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, which gives him a unique understanding and expertise in digital marketing, AI & the social media landscape. He is associated as a speaker, trainer & mentor with startups, colleges and universities, and service delivery providers. These providers include employment agencies, newcomer assistance firms, charitable & non-profit organizations, learning disabilities associations, and cross-cultural associations. Raj is recognized on LinkedIn as a «Top Digital Marketing Voice» and a prominent authority in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for his contribution to the community. Rajnish Narayanan

Executive Director with 15+ years of experience in sales and marketing

Independent entrepreneur and digital project developer with experience in managing and promoting large-scale multiplayer gaming communities, with leadership experience that includes serving as CEO of the popular multiplayer project MOSCOW Role-Play. As the head of several online projects, he has been responsible for strategic development, marketing, and financial growth, achieving measurable results in audience engagement and commercial performance. Representing a new generation of digital leaders, he brings to the jury a fresh perspective on innovation, user experience, and market potential.

Head Of E-commerce & Digital Marketing

Ketevan Aslanishvili is the Head of Digital Marketing at JSC Silk Bank, a fully digital banking service offering innovative solutions such as mobile payments, secured credit cards, cryptocurrency trading, loans, and deposits. With over seven years of experience, she has worked with more than 35 leading brands in Georgia and internationally, including Porsche, Toyota, Lexus, ProCredit Bank, Tegeta Motors, mymarket.ge, and Domino. Beyond her professional achievements, Ketevan is a digital marketing strategist, consultant, and trainer who has mentored many aspiring marketers. She is passionate about helping businesses grow through innovative digital solutions and supporting the development of the next generation of digital professionals.

I’ve been involved in marketing, producing and blogging since I was a teenager. During this time, I was trusted to promote projects by highly experienced executives, celebrities and business leaders, which allowed me to develop significant skills and competencies in these areas. In my professional activities, I was involved in developing marketing strategies, packaging personal brands, setting up online schools and sales funnels, organizing commercial filming, as well as SEO promotion and working with partners. My ideas are often born at the intersection of previous experience in various niches, which allows me to offer non-standard and effective solutions.

Sergei Gasilov is the architect behind One Inc’s transformative innovations in digital payments for the U.S. insurance industry. He created the Payment Data Migrator, now used by every new client to automate secure data transfers, and led the 15× performance redesign of the Webhook Platform along with the modernization of transaction systems that process millions of payments each month.

7 figure seller LLB, LLM, founder of marketplace litigation center

I’m an accomplished marketing and business development professional with a passion for creating high-impact, insight-driven campaigns that deliver real business results. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most iconic brands—LEGO, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and the FIFA World Cup—leading initiatives that drive consumer engagement, brand growth, and strategic transformation. My expertise spans digital strategy, trend forecasting, and cross-industry innovation. I’ve authored scientific articles published in HAC-accredited journals and shared my perspectives in major outlets like Marie Claire, contributing to the broader dialogue on marketing best practices and emerging trends. As an active member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the European Customer Data Management Association (ECDMA), I’m committed to advancing our industry through collaboration, thought leadership, and continuous learning.

A highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in backend development, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. He has successfully led the design and implementation of enterprise-level fintech applications handling millions of requests daily. His achievements include reducing system latency and downtime, improving service reliability and scalability, and optimizing business logic to significantly increase efficiency. He has demonstrated leadership through mentoring junior engineers, conducting demos, and driving adoption of advanced solutions. Recognized for delivering impactful, scalable, and innovative software solutions, he has built a track record of success across fintech, manufacturing, and gaming industries.

Serhii Novosel is an award-winning entrepreneur and systems architect whose career is defined by turning complexity into breakthrough results on a global stage. Born in Ukraine and STEM-trained in economic cybernetics, Serhii engineered one of the most agile and high-performing Amazon wholesale businesses in the United States, generating over $600,000 in annual revenue within just one year of starting over in a new market.

Armed with a Master’s in economic cybernetics and deep expertise in automation and economic modeling, Serhii has built proprietary procurement frameworks, real-time pricing engines, and highly structured inventory control systems—tools that now set benchmarks for operational excellence in the Amazon ecosystem. His relentless drive for data-driven efficiency propelled him into the top 10% of the elite AmazonLit mentorship program (from over 1,000 vetted sellers), earning peer-reviewed recognition for both innovation and results.

Serhii’s achievements have garnered international acclaim. Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” in eCommerce by the Ukrainian Business Award, he has consistently demonstrated that disciplined systems and analytical rigor can drive sustainable growth, even in the world’s most competitive online marketplaces. As a senior member of ECDMA, Serhii’s influence now extends across borders, where he is regarded not only as a business leader but as a mentor and architect of best practices.

What truly distinguishes Serhii is the rare combination of academic insight and practical execution. He is respected worldwide for championing structure, automation, and strategic foresight to scale his own ventures and elevate standards for an entire industry. Through his work, Serhii Novosel has become a global reference point for excellence, resilience, and innovation in digital commerce.

Results-driven marketing professional specializing in brand management, digital marketing, and project management. Proven expertise in leading teams to execute high-impact campaigns, drive sales, and enhance brand visibility. Skilled in strategic marketing, stakeholder management, and digital transformation, with a track record of optimizing ROI, launching successful initiatives, and fostering key partnerships. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to boost campaign performance and engagement.

Speaker at leading tech conferences, jury member at AI and fintech competitions, and contributor to open-source backend and ML tooling. Recognized for advancements in scalable system design and predictive algorithms, Konstantin evaluates projects with a focus on technical depth, originality, and real-world applicability.