In autumn 2026, the Student Scientific and Creative Society of the Yerevan State Theatre and Film Institute (YSTFI) will host the International Youth Conference “ART: NEW PARADIGMS”. The organizers invite undergraduate and graduate students, PhD candidates, researchers, and young lecturers to join the academic dialogue. The main goal of the event is to create an open international platform to discuss contemporary trends in theatre, cinema, and literature. Both representatives of Armenian universities and foreign specialists are highly encouraged to participate. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person in Yerevan or online.

To participate with a presentation (time limit — 15 minutes), applicants must fill out the online registration form by September 20, 2026. The full text of the scientific article must be sent to the email address pr@ystfi.am by October 30, 2026. Please indicate “YOUTH CONFERENCE” and your first and last name in the subject line of the email. All submitted papers will undergo peer review, and the selected articles will be published in the scientific collection “Handes”. The complete list of strict technical requirements (Sylfaen font, abstracts in three languages, and footnote formatting rules) is available on the official YSTFI announcement page. For any questions, please contact the organizers via the specified email or call +374 60 278777.