On October 1–2, 2026, the CIS Statistical Committee, in cooperation with Armstat, will hold the 4th CIS International Statistical Forum "New Methods and Technologies in Statistics" in Yerevan (at the Best Western Plus Congress Hotel).

The aim of the Forum is to cover the diversity of aspects and issues related to the use of new non-traditional data sources, modernization tools and modern technologies in statistics. The Forum will discuss topics such as the modern statistics development from producers’ and users’ perspective, data quality, the use of administrative registers and big data for official statistics, and the prospects for applying Artificial Intelligence in official statistics.

The Forum will bring together high-level representatives of National Statistical Offices and senior staff of international organizations to share their experiences and best practices, to explore the latest trends and address the key challenges.