Engage Armenia Forum TORONTO

#EngageArmenia Forum Canada 2026: Bringing Armenia's opportunities to the diaspora

In Armenia, the challenges are great, the times uncertain. To increase our engagement and get everyone involved, the Engage Armenia Forum 2026 is a call to action aimed at Armenians in Canada to come together - regardless of their expertise or experience - and actively contribute to shaping Armenia’s present and future.

The tour will span two Canadian cities: Toronto (October 22) & Montreal (October 24 and 25).

Why engage with Armenia

The question of why one should engage with Armenia may already be on the minds of many in the Diaspora. Some have long standing connections, while others are considering this opportunity for the first time. The Engage Armenia Forum 2026 provides a platform to rethink, revitalize and put into practice your engagement with Armenia.

What to expect

The Engage Armenia Forum brings together inspiring individuals, organizations, and meaningful practical ways to engage with the homeland, from where you live or from Armenia.

Get ready for dynamic pitch sessions that spotlight ways to volunteer, intern, mentor, invest, or support initiatives across education, healthcare, business and learn more about professional opportunities and repatriation. Then, join interactive networking sessions, where you’ll connect directly with panelists, ask questions, and explore the paths that excite you most.

What makes this Forum unique is that most of our speakers are coming directly from Armenia, bringing authentic insights and first-hand perspectives on how you can engage. It includes:

Vartan Marashlyan (Repat Armenia)

Nelly Poliakov (H. Hovnanian Family Foundation)

Sevan Kabakian (Birthright Armenia)

Arina Zohrabian (Armenian Volunteer Corps)

Katrina Shakarian (Teach For Armenia)

Nazareth Seferian (Impact Hub, VIA Fund)

Anush Ter-Khachatryan (Health For Armenia)

Suzanna Shamakhyan (Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology)

Hrayr Barsoumian (Optimize Consulting)

Inessa Margaryan (AGBU)

Nerses Yeritsyan (Information Systems Agency of Armenia)

Nanor Balabanian (Hidden Road Initiative)

Samson Avetian (eqwefy)

Emma Matossian (Armenian Youth Federation of Canada)

We are looking forward to seeing you in Toronto on October 22!

The event is made possible thanks to the support of the main sponsors, H. Hovnanian Family Foundation and AMAA, as well as the invaluable contributions of our many partners and supporters.