Tech Innovator and Winemaker Adam Kablanian Joins the Board of Trustees of the “Music for Future” Foundation

CULTURE 26 December, 2025 18:41

The “Music for Future” Foundation is proud to announce that tech innovator, entrepreneur, founder of Alexandrea Winery, and philanthropist Adam Kablanian has joined the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

For more than three decades, Adam Kablanian has founded and developed technology companies, educated and shaped generations of leaders, and today invests his experience and legacy in education, innovation, and sustainable development. His strategic vision and international experience will make a significant contribution to the Foundation’s governance and long-term growth.

The mission of the “Music for Future” Foundation is to support talented young musicians by providing high-quality education, professional development, and opportunities to perform on international stages. Adam Kablanian’s appointment to the Board of Trustees opens new opportunities for the Foundation, strengthening its governance structure and expanding its strategic vision.

Sergey Smbatyan, Founder of the “Music for Future” Foundation, commented:

“Adam Kablanian’s joining our Board of Trustees is an important and timely step for the Foundation. His innovative mindset, international experience, and responsible approach to values fully align with our mission. I am confident that his involvement will bring new quality and new perspectives to our programs, contributing to more targeted support for young musicians and to the sustainable development of classical music and Armenian culture.”

Adam Kablanian stated:

“Music is not only an art form, but also a language that shapes thinking, values, and the future. By joining the activities of the ‘Music for Future’ Foundation, I aim to dedicate my experience to the development of young talents, in whom I see the continuity of Armenian culture and the future of Armenia.”

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About the Foundation

The Music for the Future Foundation was founded in 2019 by Maestro Sergey Smbatyan, Artistic Director of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Strategic mission of the Foundation - to create a sustainable educational and cultural ecosystem for young talents of Armenia and the diaspora, providing the conditions for their professional growth and international recognition.

Main directions and results over 6 years:

500+ masterclasses with world-renowned musicians
13+ educational trips and international academies
250+ foreign language lessons
40+ visits to museums and cultural centers
200+ concert and festival attendances
400+ stage performances
90+ talented children supported with monthly scholarships

Board of Trustees of the Foundation

The Board of Trustees of the Music for the Future Foundation, chaired by Maestro Sergey Smbatyan, brings together distinguished leaders from culture, business, and philanthropy. Its members are:

Mr. Mher Abrahamyan – Chairman of the Management Board, IDBank
Mr. Andranik Grigoryan – CEO and Chairman-Mgmt Board, Converse Bank
Mr. Narek Vardanyan – Co-Founder and CEO, The Crowdfunding Formula (TCF)
Ms. Lusine Yeghiazaryan – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Board Member, SADA