{"id":275051,"date":"2026-06-22T13:29:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/?p=275051"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:29:12","slug":"byblos-bank-armenia-stands-with-casekey-for-the-fourth-year-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armbanks.am\/en\/2026\/06\/22\/275051\/","title":{"rendered":"Byblos Bank Armenia stands with CaseKey for the fourth year running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YEREVAN, June 22. \/ARKA\/.<\/strong> CaseKey 2026 is launching with unprecedented interest and new opportunities and, for the fourth consecutive year, with the support of Byblos Bank Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, CaseKey introduces a significantly enhanced program, distinguished by its strengthened academic component. While previous editions primarily focused on developing students\u2019 practical skills, solving business cases and preparing participants for competition, CaseKey 2026 also aims to directly connect students with leading universities and academic communities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first phase of the program, CaseKey Academy, will launch in June and continue throughout the summer. Within the framework of the Academy, participants will gain in-depth knowledge in strategy, finance, marketing, data analysis, business modeling, presentation skills and teamwork. Courses will be delivered by both Armenian and international experts and lecturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During this phase, international partner teams from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Concordia University (Canada) and one of Europe\u2019s leading universities will also engage with participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the academic phase, CaseKey 2026 will move into its competition stage. Throughout September, October and November, teams will solve three separate business cases submitted by leading Armenian companies and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The program will culminate in the CaseKey 2026 Grand Finale, with the final business case to be released in late November. Teams advancing to the final stage will gather in Dilijan for an intensive four-day experience. During this period, they will analyze the final case, develop strategic recommendations, receive mentoring support and prepare their final presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCaseKey has become an important platform for discovering and developing the potential of young people. For the fourth year in a row, it is important for us to contribute to creating opportunities that connect young people not only with the local business community but also with the international academic world. We are confident that participants will gain knowledge, skills and connections that will play an important role in shaping their professional future,\u201d said Hayk Stepanyan, CEO of Byblos Bank Armenia, at the launch of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt is especially encouraging to see how the CaseKey community continues to grow year after year, attracting an increasing number of talented young people. This growth and continuous development are made possible in part by partners who share our vision. We are pleased that Byblos Bank Armenia has supported CaseKey for several years, contributing to the program\u2019s development and expansion,\u201d said Arshak Karapetyan, Co-Founder of CaseKey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, more than 800 students from universities and educational institutions across Armenia applied to participate in the business case competition. Following a multi-stage selection process, 234 participants were selected and formed into 25 teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Committed to creating meaningful and lasting impact, Byblos Bank Armenia continuously invests in building healthy and thriving communities through a range of corporate social responsibility initiatives and educational programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bank is supervised by the CBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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