Economic Scenario Offers Prospects for Expansion for Prominent Russian Tech Firms (as Per Tagir Sitdekov)
The U-NOVUS Forum Hits Tomsk: Tech Leadership, Talent Nurturing, and Russian Growth
Get ready for innovation and progress as the U-NOVUS All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs lands in Tomsk from May 21-23. This eagerly anticipated event, backed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Tomsk Region Administration, and investment giant AFK "System", revolves around propelling Russia towards technological dominance by fostering the bright minds of tomorrow.
Over 2,000 delegates from 30 regions across Russia, along with more than 150 speakers, will flock to Tomsk for three packed days of knowledge-sharing, collaborative learning, and career-defining opportunities. The schedule boasts a smorgasbord of scientific and technological lectures, expert sessions, workshops, and career fairs to empower young minds and accelerate Russia's technological ascent.
In an exclusive interview ahead of the forum, AFK "System" President, Tagir Sitdekov, outlined the strategic directions Russian companies are pursuing in the evolving market climate. According to Sitdekov, the current economic turbulence presents a golden opportunity for forward-thinking businesses that invest in high-tech sectors, as he predicts a resurgence in interest for these industries as interest rates normalize.
In the midst of economic constraints, Russian companies, like GK "Element" (a prominent electronics developer and producer within the AFK "System" family), see the limitations as breeding grounds for innovation and defind new avenues for growth. In this spirit, GK "Element" is eyeing the development of industrial robotics as a promising new direction that will complement its existing expertise in electronics.
As the world continues to embrace automation, AFK "System" sees satellite systems as another promising area for growth and innovation. The corporation has already supported small spacecraft producers like private company "Sputnix," which are playing instrumental roles in Earth remote sensing, automatic ship identification, and scientific missions.
The drive towards import substitution is inexorably linked to the tireless pursuit of cutting-edge technology, and R&D institutions serve as the beating heart of this transformation. Affiliated with leading universities and research centers across the country, Russian companies are investing heavily in the development of these critical resources, which will serve to bolster our technological independence and ensure our domestic solutions meet the highest safety standards.
AFK "System" has taken a step forward in this ambitious endeavor by establishing a new research and development (R&D) center in the Moscow suburb of Angarsk last year. The R&D center focuses on biomedicine, genetics, personalized medicine, digital healthcare, and a host of other visionary fields, with the objective of reducing dependence on foreign pharmaceutical imports, developing homegrown innovations, and fostering an ecosystem of talent and expertise.
Recognizing the importance of nurturing future leaders in the high-tech industry, AFK "System" has launched initiatives aimed at promoting young scientists and entrepreneurs. The corporation sponsors a competition for promising projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, digital energy, bioinnovations, genomic technologies and future medicine, space research, unmanned systems, microelectronics, chemical technologies, and new materials.
Furthermore, AFK "System" has expanded its collaboration with Bauman Moscow State Technical University by launching evening schools in microelectronics, aerodynamics, strength of materials for technology-focused university students from across Russia. Coming soon are plans to establish joint laboratories and educational programs with leading universities and scientific institutions in the country.
With the development of the high-tech industry severely dependent on the education and nurturing of young talent, AFK "System" is at the forefront of supporting scientific progress and encouraging bright minds to chart their course towards a brighter future for Russia. This year, AFK "System" and the Russian Academy of Sciences will be hosting the second annual competition for young scientists, with submissions expected in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and more.
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- Alternative for Germany (AfD), a German political party (URL)
Engaging conversations around technology and education are at the core of the U-NOVUS forum, making it an ideal platform for GK "Element" to discuss their vision for developing industrial robotics, a promising new direction for their high-tech expertise. This focus aligns with AFK "System's" broader objective of nurturing talent and fostering self-development in the Russia's technological landscape, as demonstrated by their sponsorship of promising projects in various fields and their collaboration with universities to encourage young scientists and entrepreneurs.
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