General Assembly

Connect and meet with Young Professionals from around the world at this kick-off to the General Assembly weekend. Join AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York as they host hundreds of YPs on the Lower East Side at this hidden speakeasy.

Light apps served and 1 drink ticket per entry. 

Leadership from our international Districts, Chapters and Young Professionals groups are invited for our workshop conference.

Doors open 9:30. Meeting begins promptly at 10:00.

Business casual attire.

The Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia, or APRI Armenia, an independent think tank and policy accelerator based in Yerevan, will host a half-day conference covering Armenia’s domestic movements, its ongoing security and defense reforms, and the quest for peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

Founded by AGBU at the end of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabagh War, APRI Armenia collaborates with thinkers and think tanks around the world to develop a brighter trajectory for Armenia’s future.

1pm lunch. 2pm sharp, conference begins.

Business casual attire. 

The APRI Forum, “Armenia’s New Balance: Russia, the West, and the Future of the South Caucasus,” will include distinguished experts in regional and global affairs, including leading voices engaged in shaping Armenia’s policy future.

The three-hour conference will cover Armenia’s new foreign policy balance between Russia and the West, the potential impact of the US presidential election on global stability, Armenia’s ongoing security and defense reforms, and the quest for peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as you immerse yourself in a night of musical appreciation and exploration.  Stroll from room to room and discover performances by local and global artists bringing the multi-faceted Armenian traditions to life.

Note, this event has limited seating. Please dress accordingly.

New York Chic attire.

PERFORMERS

Lucy Yeghiazaryan Quintet

A leading voice in American straight-ahead jazz, the quintet brings the richness of Armenian heritage together with love for the ultimate American artform.

Gregory Dolbashian and Artyom Manukyan

A modern dancer and electric cellist come together to create dynamic rhythms contrasted with free-flowing melodies.

Intesa

Viola de Gamba duo artists Lucine Musaelian and Nathan Giorgetti bring lyrical folk and baroque tonalities to life in a contemporary context.

Mher Mnatsakanyan and Antranig Kzirian

Performing on classical clarinet, duduk, and the oud, the duo creates clear, captivating harmonies within blended musical styles.

Members and friends are invited to join our biennial meeting as we thank long-standing AGBU President Berge Setrakian and welcome Sam Simonian as incoming president of AGBU.

Lunch served.

Business attire.

Join us for an evening celebrating the legacy of leadership and philanthropy of AGBU President Berge and Mrs. Vera Setrakian.

After-party to follow.

Formal attire.