From September 7–11, 2026, the leadership team of INAI, including Rector A. Tologonova and Vice-Rector for Academic and Research Affairs E. Djalbiev, actively participated in the pilot teaching and training sessions hosted by the Ijevan Branch of Yerevan State University and the Armenian State University of Economics. The event was organized as part of the international project "Implementation of Innovative Technologies in the Digitization of Technological Processes and Production" (DIGITECH).

Led by prominent experts from the University of Maribor and the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, the intensive sessions focused on data analysis methods, artificial intelligence, business process management, and AI regulation approaches.

Strategic Value and Key Takeaways for INAI:

Participation in this high-level event yielded significant institutional benefits, directly advancing INAI's academic and strategic goals:

• Curriculum Modernization: INAI gained first-hand insights into cutting-edge pedagogical methodologies, which will be directly integrated to update and launch the institute's new digital educational programs.
• Faculty Readiness: The pilot sessions provided a robust framework for enhancing the qualifications of our professors, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for the upcoming official program rollout.
• Strategic Partnerships: The Rector and Vice-Rector engaged in high-level networking, identifying concrete avenues for future academic and research cooperation with international partners.
• Global Best Practices: The leadership team explored advanced approaches to AI regulation and business process digitization, ensuring INAI remains at the forefront of global technological education.

This phase marks a crucial step in finalizing innovative training materials tailored to modern industry demands. Moving forward, INAI looks forward to the next milestone of the DIGITECH project, with training sessions scheduled to take place in Georgia on June 21, 2027, hosted by the Georgian Technical University and the University of Business and Technology.