Starmus is a global festival of science communication and art that brings together the most brilliant minds on the planet Our aim is to inspire and educate the next generation of explorers and regenerate the spirit of discovery Starmus combines art, music and science to enhance the science communication We want to engage humanity in the biggest questions of our time The sixth Starmus, one of the world-scale science and art festivals will take place in September 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia, to celebrate science communication with world- class scientists, artists and astronauts Every nation, big or small, can contribute to establishing peace on the Earth and beyond it. One of the most ancient cultures in the world, Armenia has always focused on creating and constructing, despite innumerable challenges.

Armenia has one of the world’s oldest civilizations. As the Austrian Armenologist, Elizabeth Bauer (b.1948) wrote: “… much too little has been known about Armenia, even though, culturally speaking, Europe owes her a considerable debt. At the dawn of history, Armenia was one of the cradles of civilization. Millennia before the Christian era, the economy, arts and popular traditions of Armenia had developed to such an extent that her culture stimulated Egypt, Greece and Rome both materially and spiritually. ” The College is situated in an environment with highly sustained by closely-knit family ties. Society is based on strong relationships where parents bring up their children, support them emotionally and financially and in turn, the children take care of their parents. This arrangement applies to extended family and friends, both nationally and internationally creating a strong base of shared values.

Van Ardi is a family winery in the ancient winemaking region of Aragatsotn. At Van Ardi, they are driven by passion and give love to every step of the process. The estate is a sacred place, where positive energy, biodynamic grape-growing and an exchange of experiences are highly valued. They produce still wines, with a focus on indigenous Armenian varieties. Since the start of the production in 2013 they have achieved immediate success with international medals and love from their consumers. Van Ardi means "the Sun of Van", which is their way of paying tribute and being inspired by Armenia's long winemaking history and the family's ancestry from Van. The goal of Van Ardi is to continue to put Armenia on the global wine map with unique, high-quality wines, and their vision is to develop wine culture in Armenia, through tours and events.

WINE FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA The Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia was established in 2016 by the decision of the RA Government for the efficient and coordinated development of the sector, as well as for the introduction of new strategies of state policy and developmental programs. Preserving more than six millennia of Armenian winemaking traditions, Armenia's rich culture and historical heritage are nowadays combined with excellent opportunities for development of viticulture and winemaking, climatic conditions, rich diversity of grape varieties, modern technologies and scientific potential, strengthening the basis of sustainable development of the sector. THE MISSION: • to develop the local viticulture as a guarantee of high-quality wine; • to promote the reputation of the country as a wine exporting country; • to provide high quality raw materials; •to increase the competitiveness of Armenian wines in international markets; • to improve the legislative field and the quality control system; •to develop professional skills of the representatives of the sector; to improve the business environment and increase export volumes.