The first Breakout Session, "Diaspora and Defense of Armenian Interests,” commenced under the moderation of EVN Report Editor-in-Chief, Maria Titizian. Deputy Mayor of Vienne Levon Sakounts, Center for Truth and Justice Country Director Arshak Gasparyan, Co-Chair of Board of Trustees at Armenian Assembly of America Anthony Barsamian, and Chairman of DIALOG NGO Yuri Navoyan spoke about the different models for building positions for the protection of national interests.