A young woman’s story of discovery, memory, loss and pain about a war that ripped apart the nation, but who comes to the realization that while Karabakh may have died on the battlefield, Artsakh, despite it all, is still alive.

In order for tech to truly benefit Armenia, it needs to benefit all of Armenia. For this to become a reality, accessibility to education in the regions as well as the creation of more local job opportunities are essential.

As Armenia continues to face geopolitical threats from neighboring Azerbaijan and indifference from the rest of the world, events like the Starmus Festival help strengthen Armenia and its economy, and advance its position on the global stage.

No one can refute the success stories and statistics of Armenian women in tech. Taking a more holistic view, however, one finds that the narrative isn’t quite so simple or straightforward.

For decades, the Azerbaijani government has engaged in the destruction of Armenian monuments in its quest to erase all evidence of our culture. But the campaign of cultural erasure stretches beyond the physical, to the digital realm as well.