A 6-hour, hands-on meetup: build a working AI-integrated frontend app, then dive into how AI is reshaping day-to-day team communication and leadership.

Join GDG Yerevan for a practical, builder-focused event with two parts:

• Workshop: create a frontend application integrated with AI (Angular + Google Agent Development Kit (ADK)).

• Talk: how AI affects daily work communication—and how Mid+ engineers can help teams stay aligned instead of “losing the thread.”

What we’ll do

Part 1 — Workshop (11:00–14:30)

Armen Vardanyan opens with a short intro, then we build together: a frontend app that integrates AI using Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) + Angular.

Part 2 — Talk (15:00–16:00)

Inesa Toroyan — “Leading with Emotional Intelligence”
Let’s talk about what it really means to lead in a world where AI is part of everyday decision-making. This session explores how emotional intelligence helps engineers use AI thoughtfully while strengthening judgment, communication, and trust. We’ll discuss the role of senior engineers and the team dynamics in the era of AI.

Part 3 — Networking (16:00–17:00)

Meet people, exchange ideas, and connect with the community.

🍕 Pizza will be available during the event (no dedicated pizza break—grab a slice whenever it fits your flow).

Who should attend

• Frontend / Full-stack engineers and students who want hands-on experience integrating AI into real apps.

• Anyone curious about team workflows and communication changes caused by AI tools.

Recommended knowledge (not mandatory, but encouraged)

• JavaScript fundamentals + familiarity with at least one framework/library

• Beginner AI basics help (prompts, tokens, temperature, and a general idea of agent/tooling concepts like MCP)

Agenda (Feb 21, Yerevan local time)

• 10:00 — Doors open

• 11:00 — Opening & workshop kickoff

• 11:00–14:30 — Workshop: AI-integrated frontend app (Angular + Google Agent Development Kit (ADK))

• 14:30–15:00 — Break

• 15:00–16:00 — Talk: Leading with Emotional Intelligence (40–60 min)

• 16:00–17:00 — Networking

• 17:00 — Event ends

Speakers

Armen Vardanyan — Front End Team Lead at VOLO LLC, Google Developer Expert for Angular, host of Angular Space TV channel, author of Modern Angular.

Inesa Toroyan — Senior Full-stack Software Engineer at Grid Dynamics.
"I work mainly with Java and Angular, but I’m always curious about new tools and ideas. I enjoy working with people and prioritize it above everything. Outside of work, I’m passionate about making art—oil painting, pottery, making music, and playing musical instruments. I try to bring the same creativity and curiosity from my personal passions into the work I do every day."

Venue

Hosted at Aigy Business Center
Address: Yerevan, 24 Tairov St., 0082

Partners & thanks

• Partner: Grid Dynamics

  We’re happy to welcome Grid Dynamics as a partner for our event.

  Grid Dynamics is a global provider of enterprise AI, data, cloud, and digital experience services, helping organizations build and scale modern products. Their R&D-driven approach, emerging tech expertise, and co-innovation mindset contribute to a stronger regional tech ecosystem—and we’re excited to have them with us.

• Host: Aigy Business Center

  Aigy Business Center is a sustainable office building in the center of Yerevan. It provides A-class office spaces and hosts mainly IT and international organizations with medium to large teams.

Practical notes

• Bring: a laptop + charger