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speakers
may 28-29, 2025
Назад
Ivan Chebeskov
Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation;
Graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Nuclear Engineering, as well as the CFA Institute with a degree in Chartered Financial Analyst and the University of Chicago with a degree in Business Administration (MBA);
Since 02.20, he has been working at the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, overseeing international financial relations and some financial policy issues.
Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation;
Graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Nuclear Engineering, as well as the CFA Institute with a degree in Chartered Financial Analyst and the University of Chicago with a degree in Business Administration (MBA);
Since 02.20, he has been working at the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, overseeing international financial relations and some financial policy issues.
Dmitry Aksakov
Executive Director, VEB.RF;
Graduated from the HSE with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree from Oxford, and an MBA from Yale;
Worked in the investment division of Deutsche Bank in Moscow and London, as well as at UBS in New York, where he worked with private equity funds and led a project to introduce machine learning technology into the work of investment bankers;
Currently works at VEB.RF, where he is involved in the implementation of large infrastructure and industrial projects, and oversees the digital financial assets department.
Executive Director, VEB.RF;
Graduated from the HSE with a bachelor's degree, a master's degree from Oxford, and an MBA from Yale;
Worked in the investment division of Deutsche Bank in Moscow and London, as well as at UBS in New York, where he worked with private equity funds and led a project to introduce machine learning technology into the work of investment bankers;
Currently works at VEB.RF, where he is involved in the implementation of large infrastructure and industrial projects, and oversees the digital financial assets department.
Akashdeep Singh
President of the Indian Business Council in Russia, founder and managing partner of Vulkan-A Ltd — one of the leading brands in the textile industry, supplier of fabrics for McDonald’s, Lukoil, BP and Aeroflot;
Vsionary, entrepreneur and public figure, developing economic and cultural ties between Russia and India for over 25 years;
Representative in Russia of the largest Indian manufacturer of guar gum — Shree Ram Industries;
Consultant to the UN (ITC) on supporting small businesses.
President of the Indian Business Council in Russia, founder and managing partner of Vulkan-A Ltd — one of the leading brands in the textile industry, supplier of fabrics for McDonald’s, Lukoil, BP and Aeroflot;
Vsionary, entrepreneur and public figure, developing economic and cultural ties between Russia and India for over 25 years;
Representative in Russia of the largest Indian manufacturer of guar gum — Shree Ram Industries;
Consultant to the UN (ITC) on supporting small businesses.
Alexander Pavlov
General Managing Partner, Russian State Development Corporation VEB.RF
General Managing Partner, Russian State Development Corporation VEB.RF
Назад
Sammy Manoj Kotwani
President of the Indian Business Alliance;
Founder and owner of The Imperial Tailoring Company;
Actively promotes cultural and business ties between India and Russia;
Organizer of forums, festivals, and international BRICS+ initiatives.
Topic:
The Role of Indo-Russian Tech Alliances in Shaping the Digital Sovereignty of BRICS+ Countries
President of the Indian Business Alliance;
Founder and owner of The Imperial Tailoring Company;
Actively promotes cultural and business ties between India and Russia;
Organizer of forums, festivals, and international BRICS+ initiatives.
Topic:
The Role of Indo-Russian Tech Alliances in Shaping the Digital Sovereignty of BRICS+ Countries
Aleksandr Kashirin
Deputy Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Support of Rostec Group of Companies;
A practicing business angel who invests in early-stage high-tech projects;
He and the Akadem-Partner company have invested more than 10 innovative projects;
Candidate of Economic Sciences;
Chairman of the Board of Directors of a number of innovative companies.
Deputy Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Support of Rostec Group of Companies;
A practicing business angel who invests in early-stage high-tech projects;
He and the Akadem-Partner company have invested more than 10 innovative projects;
Candidate of Economic Sciences;
Chairman of the Board of Directors of a number of innovative companies.
Vadim Medvedev
General Director, NTI Foundation
(the NTI Foundation is the project office of the National Technology Initiative, provides financial and expert support to companies for the implementation of NTI projects from federal budget funds);
Rector of the ANO "University of the National Technology Initiative 2035".
General Director, NTI Foundation
(the NTI Foundation is the project office of the National Technology Initiative, provides financial and expert support to companies for the implementation of NTI projects from federal budget funds);
Rector of the ANO "University of the National Technology Initiative 2035".
Dmitry Markov
Executive Director, MTS AI;
CEO of VisionLabs (a subsidiary of MTS AI);
Under his leadership, VisionLabs has won the world's leading computer vision competitions many times, conducted regional and international expansion, and tripled its revenue.
He held various positions at NIS GLONASS, including the post of CEO,
In 2023, he took first place in the "Top 50 Development Directors" rating of the Russian Managers Association.
Executive Director, MTS AI;
CEO of VisionLabs (a subsidiary of MTS AI);
Under his leadership, VisionLabs has won the world's leading computer vision competitions many times, conducted regional and international expansion, and tripled its revenue.
He held various positions at NIS GLONASS, including the post of CEO,
In 2023, he took first place in the "Top 50 Development Directors" rating of the Russian Managers Association.
Назад
Abhijeet Satani
Neuroscientist | Inventor of Cognitively Operated System | International Patent Holder
Pioneer in Brain-Computer Interface technology with over a decade of groundbreaking research;
Inventor of the revolutionary "Cognitively Operated System (COS)," a wireless EEG device that provides real-time brain activity data during surgeries, eliminating the need for invasive procedures;
patent holder across USA, Europe, China, and India.
Combines expertise in neuroscience and technology to develop solutions that enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Industry, and how it's changing a Surgery" (with a focus on India’s experience)
Neuroscientist | Inventor of Cognitively Operated System | International Patent Holder
Pioneer in Brain-Computer Interface technology with over a decade of groundbreaking research;
Inventor of the revolutionary "Cognitively Operated System (COS)," a wireless EEG device that provides real-time brain activity data during surgeries, eliminating the need for invasive procedures;
patent holder across USA, Europe, China, and India.
Combines expertise in neuroscience and technology to develop solutions that enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Industry, and how it's changing a Surgery" (with a focus on India’s experience)
Garreth Johnston
International speaker, consultant and business strategist with 30 years of experience in leading global companies.
Founder and CEO, epiphany, purpose-as-a-service;
In Russia, he was the Director of Strategic Marketing at MTS and RusnanoMedInvest, held the position of Advisor to the President of X5 Retail Group for Strategic Marketing;
He held senior positions in corporations Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, Cable & Wireless, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Alcatel and MCI WorldCom, Tus Group, Spectel Avaya, MTS and X5 Retail Group.
Topic:
"Non-artificial intelligence" is the key to comprehensive business competitiveness
International speaker, consultant and business strategist with 30 years of experience in leading global companies.
Founder and CEO, epiphany, purpose-as-a-service;
In Russia, he was the Director of Strategic Marketing at MTS and RusnanoMedInvest, held the position of Advisor to the President of X5 Retail Group for Strategic Marketing;
He held senior positions in corporations Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, Cable & Wireless, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Alcatel and MCI WorldCom, Tus Group, Spectel Avaya, MTS and X5 Retail Group.
Topic:
"Non-artificial intelligence" is the key to comprehensive business competitiveness
Edgar Grigoryan
Founder and head of the international group of companies ATF Media;
Creator of the Web3 social network DAOPEOPLE;
Co-Founder of The Trends forum;
Specializes in the promotion and implementation of new technologies;
Often speaks at international conferences and forums;
Entrepreneur with more than 1.5 million subscribers.
Founder and head of the international group of companies ATF Media;
Creator of the Web3 social network DAOPEOPLE;
Co-Founder of The Trends forum;
Specializes in the promotion and implementation of new technologies;
Often speaks at international conferences and forums;
Entrepreneur with more than 1.5 million subscribers.
Ali Quli Mirza
Popular Indian Actor and Singer;
He is one of the participants of the popular TV show Bigg Boss (season 8);
Voiced Heath Bure Bure from the movie Bluffmaster (2005);
Ali has also performed alongside Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and many others.
Topic:
India's Future Market for Blockchain and Forex: And Will There Be Love Between India and Russia
Popular Indian Actor and Singer;
He is one of the participants of the popular TV show Bigg Boss (season 8);
Voiced Heath Bure Bure from the movie Bluffmaster (2005);
Ali has also performed alongside Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and many others.
Topic:
India's Future Market for Blockchain and Forex: And Will There Be Love Between India and Russia
Назад
Chaitanya Chinchlikar
Chaitanya has had a multi-faceted 2-decade career in the Film, Media & Entertainment industry;
He is currently at Whistling Woods International – India’s premier Film & Creative Arts institute, in the capacity of Vice President & Business Head;
He also serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the institute and heads its Emerging Media initiatives;
He has also established Tech Development labs & partnership with giants like Sony, Apple, Google, Intel, Foxconn, Reliance Jio and many more.
Chaitanya has had a multi-faceted 2-decade career in the Film, Media & Entertainment industry;
He is currently at Whistling Woods International – India’s premier Film & Creative Arts institute, in the capacity of Vice President & Business Head;
He also serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the institute and heads its Emerging Media initiatives;
He has also established Tech Development labs & partnership with giants like Sony, Apple, Google, Intel, Foxconn, Reliance Jio and many more.
Andrey Masalovich
President of the Inforus Consortium;
Developer of the Avalanche Internet intelligence platform;
PhD in Physics and Mathematics, author of over 200 published works;
Head of over 20 international projects;
"Best work in computer journalism in Russia" (1995);
Laureate of the Russian Academy of Sciences scholarship "Outstanding Scientist of Russia" (1993);
Retired FAPSI lieutenant colonel.
Topic:
"Life after DeepSeek.
New trends and possibilities of AI."
President of the Inforus Consortium;
Developer of the Avalanche Internet intelligence platform;
PhD in Physics and Mathematics, author of over 200 published works;
Head of over 20 international projects;
"Best work in computer journalism in Russia" (1995);
Laureate of the Russian Academy of Sciences scholarship "Outstanding Scientist of Russia" (1993);
Retired FAPSI lieutenant colonel.
Topic:
"Life after DeepSeek.
New trends and possibilities of AI."
Evan Luthra
GP at KOL Capital;
Minister of IT, Liberland;
Forbes 30 under 30;
In 2023 won the Indian Blockchain Week awards for Angel Investor of the Year and Tech Influencer of the Year;
Evan is an accredited Angel Investor. From being the first investor over snapchat , to an early investor in Eaze.com (Fastest growing on-demand Tech company in 2016) and Wheelys Cafe (Top 15 company to watch out in 2017 by INC);
Till date Evan has given 8 TEDx Talks.
GP at KOL Capital;
Minister of IT, Liberland;
Forbes 30 under 30;
In 2023 won the Indian Blockchain Week awards for Angel Investor of the Year and Tech Influencer of the Year;
Evan is an accredited Angel Investor. From being the first investor over snapchat , to an early investor in Eaze.com (Fastest growing on-demand Tech company in 2016) and Wheelys Cafe (Top 15 company to watch out in 2017 by INC);
Till date Evan has given 8 TEDx Talks.
Marius Franzman
African politician, Businessman and teacher.
He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament from 2014 to 2016, and as Chairperson of the Western Cape African National Congress from 2011 to 2016.
He served as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in the cabinet of Jacob Zuma.
From 2009 to 2014, he was a Member of the National Assembly.
Fransman served as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament from 1999 to 2009, and from 2014 to 2016
In November 2023, Fransman launched a new political party, the People's Movement for Change
African politician, Businessman and teacher.
He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament from 2014 to 2016, and as Chairperson of the Western Cape African National Congress from 2011 to 2016.
He served as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in the cabinet of Jacob Zuma.
From 2009 to 2014, he was a Member of the National Assembly.
Fransman served as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament from 1999 to 2009, and from 2014 to 2016
In November 2023, Fransman launched a new political party, the People's Movement for Change
Назад
Eric Kituashvili
Automotive blogger since 2008;
Creator of the YouTube channel SmotraTV and the resource SMOTRA.RU;
Advisor to the General Director of the Moskvich automobile plant.
Topic:
"New technologies in the automobile industry. Innovative technologies and innovations in Moscow public transport"
Automotive blogger since 2008;
Creator of the YouTube channel SmotraTV and the resource SMOTRA.RU;
Advisor to the General Director of the Moskvich automobile plant.
Topic:
"New technologies in the automobile industry. Innovative technologies and innovations in Moscow public transport"
Jozef Shutzman
Jozef Schutzman is an IT Transformation Director with over 15 years of experience at companies like Red Hat, Microsoft, Oracle, and Sprint;
Since moving to Moscow in 2023 with his wife and seven children, he has been leading transformation efforts at a top Russian IT company, modernizing product portfolios and integrating open-source practices to enhance digital agility and sovereignty;
Jozef aims to combine Western best practices with Russian engineering talent, driving initiatives that prioritize intuitive UI/UX and developer simplicity in enterprise platforms.
Topic:
“Russia’s DeepSeek : Open Source as a Weapon of Mass Disruption”
Jozef Schutzman is an IT Transformation Director with over 15 years of experience at companies like Red Hat, Microsoft, Oracle, and Sprint;
Since moving to Moscow in 2023 with his wife and seven children, he has been leading transformation efforts at a top Russian IT company, modernizing product portfolios and integrating open-source practices to enhance digital agility and sovereignty;
Jozef aims to combine Western best practices with Russian engineering talent, driving initiatives that prioritize intuitive UI/UX and developer simplicity in enterprise platforms.
Topic:
“Russia’s DeepSeek : Open Source as a Weapon of Mass Disruption”
You Xinyu
Entrepreneur, president of the high-tech company "Passion" for the production of electronics and computer equipment.
In 2023, Passion was recognized as the first ODM brand in Russia;
Has more than 10 years of experience in the international high-tech and electronics market.
Founder of the company "Jane Telecom".
Topic:
From Import Substitution to Technological Leadership: How BRICS+ Companies Create Their Ecosystems
Entrepreneur, president of the high-tech company "Passion" for the production of electronics and computer equipment.
In 2023, Passion was recognized as the first ODM brand in Russia;
Has more than 10 years of experience in the international high-tech and electronics market.
Founder of the company "Jane Telecom".
Topic:
From Import Substitution to Technological Leadership: How BRICS+ Companies Create Their Ecosystems
Alex Gajic
Co-Founder, DAOPEOPLE (Web3 social network);
CTO, DP MINING
Co-Founder, DAOPEOPLE (Web3 social network);
CTO, DP MINING
Назад
Aleksandr Volkov
Director of Finance and Investments, Bitriver Group.
Director of Finance and Investments, Bitriver Group.
Sergey Markov
Organizes and implements operational, strategic, and scientific-methodological management of the processes for the development, implementation, and support of experimental software and hardware systems based on machine learning technologies;
Oversees strategic projects related to the training, assessment, and pre-production of fundamental neural network models;
Awarded a Letter of Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation for contributions to the development and improvement of the banking system.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Large Language Models: Challenges, Development Directions, and Application Areas
Organizes and implements operational, strategic, and scientific-methodological management of the processes for the development, implementation, and support of experimental software and hardware systems based on machine learning technologies;
Oversees strategic projects related to the training, assessment, and pre-production of fundamental neural network models;
Awarded a Letter of Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation for contributions to the development and improvement of the banking system.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Large Language Models: Challenges, Development Directions, and Application Areas
Aleksey Ten
Head of development for the MEXC exchange in Russian-speaking countries;
Expert in affiliate and influence marketing on crypto exchanges;
Investor and author of the Telegram channel about investments "Your Own in Crypto | Alexey Ten."
Topic:
CEX vs. DEX: Who Will Win the Battle for Users?
Head of development for the MEXC exchange in Russian-speaking countries;
Expert in affiliate and influence marketing on crypto exchanges;
Investor and author of the Telegram channel about investments "Your Own in Crypto | Alexey Ten."
Topic:
CEX vs. DEX: Who Will Win the Battle for Users?
Nadezhda Surova
Director of the Institute of Management and Socio-Economic Design of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics;
PhD in Economics, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Management Personnel;
Member of the Expert Council of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Member of the working bodies of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Scientific Expert Council of the Committee on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Director of the Institute of Management and Socio-Economic Design of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics;
PhD in Economics, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Management Personnel;
Member of the Expert Council of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Member of the working bodies of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Scientific Expert Council of the Committee on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Назад
Valentin Makarov
President of the RUSSOFT Association;
Member of the APKIT Board;
Member of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the RFRIT Grant Committee;
RUSSOFT is the largest and most influential Russian association of software development companies in the world, promoting their interests in the domestic and international markets. Uniting more than 370 IT companies with more than 100,000 employees, RUSSOFT represents the entire software development industry and promotes its development by creating favorable conditions for doing IT business.
President of the RUSSOFT Association;
Member of the APKIT Board;
Member of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the RFRIT Grant Committee;
RUSSOFT is the largest and most influential Russian association of software development companies in the world, promoting their interests in the domestic and international markets. Uniting more than 370 IT companies with more than 100,000 employees, RUSSOFT represents the entire software development industry and promotes its development by creating favorable conditions for doing IT business.
Serge Phocas Odunlami
Entrepreneur. Public figure. Expert in international trade and lobbying.
Creator of projects that unite Africa and Russia. Ambassador of Peace.
Graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) in Moscow;
A fundamental non-profit organization "House of Africa". The mission of the NPO is to strengthen business and cultural ties between Africa and Russia.
Was awarded the honorary Order of the Peacemaker "For Contribution to the Development of Peace" (2017) and awarded the "Mentor of Youth" badge of distinction by the All-Russian Public Organization "Labor Valor of Russia" (2024).
Entrepreneur. Public figure. Expert in international trade and lobbying.
Creator of projects that unite Africa and Russia. Ambassador of Peace.
Graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) in Moscow;
A fundamental non-profit organization "House of Africa". The mission of the NPO is to strengthen business and cultural ties between Africa and Russia.
Was awarded the honorary Order of the Peacemaker "For Contribution to the Development of Peace" (2017) and awarded the "Mentor of Youth" badge of distinction by the All-Russian Public Organization "Labor Valor of Russia" (2024).
Evgeniy Titarenko
President of the MIT Association - WE ARE IT
President of the MIT Association - WE ARE IT
Pavel Kuznetsov
Vice President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation;
Former head of the Representative Office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia in Shanghai.
Vice President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation;
Former head of the Representative Office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia in Shanghai.
Назад
Aleksey Artemiev
Deputy Director of the Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Deputy Director of the Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Victor Saviuk
Built two unicorns — DENDY and AKADO;
Advisor for startups, mentor for businesses. Investor and philanthropist;
Author of the Telegram channel "The Splendour and misery of Mentoring."
Topic:
Is venture alive?
Built two unicorns — DENDY and AKADO;
Advisor for startups, mentor for businesses. Investor and philanthropist;
Author of the Telegram channel "The Splendour and misery of Mentoring."
Topic:
Is venture alive?
Elena Miryugina
Deputy Director of the Department of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation
Deputy Director of the Department of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation
Andressah Catty (Carvalho)
Digital strategist and activist shaping online discourse on gender, equity, and social transformation.
Andressah Catty is a 30-year-old Brazilian digital creator, speaker, and feminist activist with over 6 million followers across platforms.
She is known for using her voice to drive social change through powerful, engaging content.
In 2024, she spoke at UNESCO in Paris, highlighting the role of digital influence in human rights advocacy.
Topic:
Social media and struggle for equality in the digital space
Digital strategist and activist shaping online discourse on gender, equity, and social transformation.
Andressah Catty is a 30-year-old Brazilian digital creator, speaker, and feminist activist with over 6 million followers across platforms.
She is known for using her voice to drive social change through powerful, engaging content.
In 2024, she spoke at UNESCO in Paris, highlighting the role of digital influence in human rights advocacy.
Topic:
Social media and struggle for equality in the digital space
Назад
Shuming Xia
EtherSpark Global Ops architect
Topic:
China's Social Media: Three Breakthroughs in Imitating Global Leadership
EtherSpark Global Ops architect
Topic:
China's Social Media: Three Breakthroughs in Imitating Global Leadership
Evgeniy Egorov
President of the ACI Russia Association;
Member of the Futures Market Committee;
Member of the Information Technology Committee of the Moscow Exchange;
Former Head of Algorithmic Trading at ALFA-BANK JSC.
President of the ACI Russia Association;
Member of the Futures Market Committee;
Member of the Information Technology Committee of the Moscow Exchange;
Former Head of Algorithmic Trading at ALFA-BANK JSC.
Sergey Gor'kov
Chairman of the Russian-Emirati Business Council;
Head of the ICC Geological Exploration;
Former Head of Rosgeology and VEB RF.
Chairman of the Russian-Emirati Business Council;
Head of the ICC Geological Exploration;
Former Head of Rosgeology and VEB RF.
Viacheslav Plakhotniuk
Expert on issues of counteracting racketeering and blackmail techniques;
Attorney, Vice-President of the Union of Advocates of Russia;
Doctor of Law, National Research University "Higher School of Economics";
Chairman of the Committee on Legal Issues of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs;
Expert on issues of counteracting racketeering and blackmail techniques;
Attorney, Vice-President of the Union of Advocates of Russia;
Doctor of Law, National Research University "Higher School of Economics";
Chairman of the Committee on Legal Issues of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs;
Назад
Andrey Kushnariov
Director of New Digital Products, Rostelecom;
18 years in IT and private business, top manager, entrepreneur, investor;
Participated in the creation of the first Mobile TV service in the country;
Creator of the international platform and media project for airsoft sports competitions Battle Arena, which covered more than 15 countries, including America and China;
Launched and brought to self-sufficiency the most successful OTT TV service among the Big Three operators Megafon TV, with an active base of several million active users.
Director of New Digital Products, Rostelecom;
18 years in IT and private business, top manager, entrepreneur, investor;
Participated in the creation of the first Mobile TV service in the country;
Creator of the international platform and media project for airsoft sports competitions Battle Arena, which covered more than 15 countries, including America and China;
Launched and brought to self-sufficiency the most successful OTT TV service among the Big Three operators Megafon TV, with an active base of several million active users.
Alexey Taranov
Managing Partner at the investment syndicate "Invest Hub" (https://t.me/investhub_ru), IT Park, Kazan
Venture Partner at Friendly VC and Tractor VC funds
Expert in working with startups, attracting investments, and GR support
Ex-fintech startup founder and entrepreneur
Speaker and moderator of regional and international forums
Responsible for the community of IT entrepreneurs in Kazan, attracting investments, structuring deals, and scaling businesses in Russia, Tatarstan, and friendly countries
Organizer of events for startups and investors. Organizer of "Invest Tech Tour" and others.
Managing Partner at the investment syndicate "Invest Hub" (https://t.me/investhub_ru), IT Park, Kazan
Venture Partner at Friendly VC and Tractor VC funds
Expert in working with startups, attracting investments, and GR support
Ex-fintech startup founder and entrepreneur
Speaker and moderator of regional and international forums
Responsible for the community of IT entrepreneurs in Kazan, attracting investments, structuring deals, and scaling businesses in Russia, Tatarstan, and friendly countries
Organizer of events for startups and investors. Organizer of "Invest Tech Tour" and others.
Владислав Утушкин
Founder of the MarsDAO ecosystem;
More than 13 years in the technology market;
Blockchain and AI enthusiast;
Visionary of new technologies.
Topic:
What are the technological realities in blockchain and AI, what works, what doesn't and.... what's next! What will the future be like?
Founder of the MarsDAO ecosystem;
More than 13 years in the technology market;
Blockchain and AI enthusiast;
Visionary of new technologies.
Topic:
What are the technological realities in blockchain and AI, what works, what doesn't and.... what's next! What will the future be like?
Evgeny Smirnov
Head of Machine Learning Lab, Alfa-Bank;
Chief Data Scientist;
Author of the Not boring Data Science channel;
Former. Tinkoff;
MIPT graduate
Topic:
How to teach artificial intelligence to serve customers as well as humans?
Head of Machine Learning Lab, Alfa-Bank;
Chief Data Scientist;
Author of the Not boring Data Science channel;
Former. Tinkoff;
MIPT graduate
Topic:
How to teach artificial intelligence to serve customers as well as humans?
Назад
Nikolay Shugaev
Cellist and conductor of international renown;
Founder and artistic director of the ensemble Pelle d’Oca;
As a cellist, he regularly performs at international festivals such as Ceresio Estate, Società dei Concerti di Milano, Società del Quartetto, Lugano Festival, Rome Chamber Music Festival, Mantova Chamber Music Festival, Lucerne Festival, LAC Lugano, MiTo, Korsholm Festival, RUSK, and many others. Since 2017, he has been the deputy artistic director of the Habana Clásica festival in Cuba;
Moreover, Nikolay has recorded numerous CDs for labels Naxos and Gallo (Switzerland).
Cellist and conductor of international renown;
Founder and artistic director of the ensemble Pelle d’Oca;
As a cellist, he regularly performs at international festivals such as Ceresio Estate, Società dei Concerti di Milano, Società del Quartetto, Lugano Festival, Rome Chamber Music Festival, Mantova Chamber Music Festival, Lucerne Festival, LAC Lugano, MiTo, Korsholm Festival, RUSK, and many others. Since 2017, he has been the deputy artistic director of the Habana Clásica festival in Cuba;
Moreover, Nikolay has recorded numerous CDs for labels Naxos and Gallo (Switzerland).
Pavel Komarov
20 years in IT, 5 years in AI;
Launched his first online game at the age of 12;
Built a fintech company with a turnover of $90 million in 4 years;
Built an AI tool aggregator with 500,000 active users in one year;
Types 980 characters per minute;
Visited more than 30 countries in the last 5 years;
have a Dream of making neural networks as clear and accessible as possible for everyone.
Topic:
The AI Revolution in AdTech and Media
20 years in IT, 5 years in AI;
Launched his first online game at the age of 12;
Built a fintech company with a turnover of $90 million in 4 years;
Built an AI tool aggregator with 500,000 active users in one year;
Types 980 characters per minute;
Visited more than 30 countries in the last 5 years;
have a Dream of making neural networks as clear and accessible as possible for everyone.
Topic:
The AI Revolution in AdTech and Media
Tatiana Ushkova
Chairperson of the Board of Absolut Bank (2018-2023);
In 2024, she founded the Global Creative Hub and co-founded the Guild of Creative Producers;
Tatiana is the only female banker of this level in the Russian Federation. Having spent her entire life in finance and banking, she switched to the most seemingly chaotic sphere - creative industries, because that is where she now sees the biggest new money.
Chairperson of the Board of Absolut Bank (2018-2023);
In 2024, she founded the Global Creative Hub and co-founded the Guild of Creative Producers;
Tatiana is the only female banker of this level in the Russian Federation. Having spent her entire life in finance and banking, she switched to the most seemingly chaotic sphere - creative industries, because that is where she now sees the biggest new money.
Alexander Poluektov
He started his career in the advertising industry in 2009. Over the years, Alexander gained experience working in large advertising agencies in the Digital Planning and Client service departments;
has experience in managing digital marketing on the client side in the Finance and FMCG categories;
Successfully developed and implemented digital marketing strategies for large clients;
Since 2021, he joined Media Direction Digital, where he held the position of Director of Digital Transformation until the end of 2023;
Since 2024, he became the Director of Product Development for the agency group.
He started his career in the advertising industry in 2009. Over the years, Alexander gained experience working in large advertising agencies in the Digital Planning and Client service departments;
has experience in managing digital marketing on the client side in the Finance and FMCG categories;
Successfully developed and implemented digital marketing strategies for large clients;
Since 2021, he joined Media Direction Digital, where he held the position of Director of Digital Transformation until the end of 2023;
Since 2024, he became the Director of Product Development for the agency group.
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Rail Gataullin
Executive Director, "TATNET DEVELOPMENT FUND";
Engaged in IT development, IT support, reputation management. Based on the company "Belem.ru";
Coordinator of translators on VKontakte into the Tatar language, since 2021;
Member of the Union of Translators of Russia;
Member of the Union of Journalists of the Republic of Tatarstan
Jury member: Runet Prize 2010-2017,
Internet Prize of Kazakhstan 2011-2016,
Since 2024 - Author of ideas and head of the Tatar social network "Million Tatars" (https://million.tatar).
Executive Director, "TATNET DEVELOPMENT FUND";
Engaged in IT development, IT support, reputation management. Based on the company "Belem.ru";
Coordinator of translators on VKontakte into the Tatar language, since 2021;
Member of the Union of Translators of Russia;
Member of the Union of Journalists of the Republic of Tatarstan
Jury member: Runet Prize 2010-2017,
Internet Prize of Kazakhstan 2011-2016,
Since 2024 - Author of ideas and head of the Tatar social network "Million Tatars" (https://million.tatar).
Sergey Kuryan
One of the brightest representatives of the Russian tech scene;
8+ years of experience in developing solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI);
Founder and inspirer of JSC "Neuroseti";
30 years of entrepreneurial experience, numerous scientific publications and more than 20 patents in the following areas: neural networks, AI and computer vision.
Sergey is sure that success is not something simple and accidental, but the result of hard work, willingness to learn and master new horizons.
Topic:
One of the brightest representatives of the Russian tech scene;
8+ years of experience in developing solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI);
Founder and inspirer of JSC "Neuroseti";
30 years of entrepreneurial experience, numerous scientific publications and more than 20 patents in the following areas: neural networks, AI and computer vision.
Sergey is sure that success is not something simple and accidental, but the result of hard work, willingness to learn and master new horizons.
Topic:
Ivan Shvaikov
Entrepreneur, investor, expert in innovative business and creative industries;
Founder of the first phygital space in Russia Futurione, located in the "Sun of Moscow" complex at VDNh;
Since 2012, he has been engaged in entrepreneurship in the field of trade, technology and innovation;
Founded a technology company that became a resident of Skolkovo and developed Russian software for managing phygital space, in the halls of which AI is used.
Entrepreneur, investor, expert in innovative business and creative industries;
Founder of the first phygital space in Russia Futurione, located in the "Sun of Moscow" complex at VDNh;
Since 2012, he has been engaged in entrepreneurship in the field of trade, technology and innovation;
Founded a technology company that became a resident of Skolkovo and developed Russian software for managing phygital space, in the halls of which AI is used.
Вероника Мельникова
Head of PR at RGB Graphics media facade operator;
Co-founder of the VozDooh Museum of Digital Art. The mission of the project is to promote digital art as a significant element of modern culture, improve the quality of the urban media environment, and create new forms of interaction in the creative industries;
Master of Cultural Management, expert in the field of creative industries;
Author of the Telegram channel “Ooh ahh” about advertising and modern culture.
Head of PR at RGB Graphics media facade operator;
Co-founder of the VozDooh Museum of Digital Art. The mission of the project is to promote digital art as a significant element of modern culture, improve the quality of the urban media environment, and create new forms of interaction in the creative industries;
Master of Cultural Management, expert in the field of creative industries;
Author of the Telegram channel “Ooh ahh” about advertising and modern culture.
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Denis Vasin
Co-founder and lead developer of Storm Trade, the largest DEX platform for derivatives trading on the TON blockchain, fully integrated with Telegram;
With 10+ years of experience in IT and blockchain, Denis has been working in the crypto space since 2019 and previously held CTO positions in corporate tech companies;
With an MBA, he has led the development of over 15 DeFi projects, specializing in Web3, blockchain, and software architecture;
A frequent speaker at blockchain events;
A DeFi developer and creator of cutting-edge solutions that change the approach to decentralized trading;
Topic:
From DeFi to StarFi, what the upcoming TON has in store for us
Co-founder and lead developer of Storm Trade, the largest DEX platform for derivatives trading on the TON blockchain, fully integrated with Telegram;
With 10+ years of experience in IT and blockchain, Denis has been working in the crypto space since 2019 and previously held CTO positions in corporate tech companies;
With an MBA, he has led the development of over 15 DeFi projects, specializing in Web3, blockchain, and software architecture;
A frequent speaker at blockchain events;
A DeFi developer and creator of cutting-edge solutions that change the approach to decentralized trading;
Topic:
From DeFi to StarFi, what the upcoming TON has in store for us
Pavel Panferov
Director of Development IBMM Technology;
Blockchain entrepreneur;
Private capital management;
Research of new technologies;
Launch of new crypto-oriented products.
Topic:
Mining as a diversified investment asset
Director of Development IBMM Technology;
Blockchain entrepreneur;
Private capital management;
Research of new technologies;
Launch of new crypto-oriented products.
Topic:
Mining as a diversified investment asset
Elizabeth Tikher
Founder of the award for startups Startech.Awards;
leader of the Startech Networking community;
In the IT field since 2016;
In 2020, developed the pilot program Global Pilots in partnership with Microsoft and EY;
Since 2021, has been leading the first conference for venture market professionals in Russia, AdVentureLand Conf, held at the Skolkovo Technopark;
In 2022, launched the annual conference for venture investors in the MENA region, vcweekend.
Founder of the award for startups Startech.Awards;
leader of the Startech Networking community;
In the IT field since 2016;
In 2020, developed the pilot program Global Pilots in partnership with Microsoft and EY;
Since 2021, has been leading the first conference for venture market professionals in Russia, AdVentureLand Conf, held at the Skolkovo Technopark;
In 2022, launched the annual conference for venture investors in the MENA region, vcweekend.
Maxim Onishchenko
Head of the Startup Engagement Department at PJSC Gazprom Neft;
Director of the corporate accelerator StartupDrive;
Public representative of the Russian Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in the field of youth entrepreneurship;
Lecturer at ITMO University and St. Petersburg State University Graduate School of Management;
Participant in investment clubs Syndicate and Friendly VC
Head of the Startup Engagement Department at PJSC Gazprom Neft;
Director of the corporate accelerator StartupDrive;
Public representative of the Russian Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in the field of youth entrepreneurship;
Lecturer at ITMO University and St. Petersburg State University Graduate School of Management;
Participant in investment clubs Syndicate and Friendly VC
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Ruslan Gretsky
Wealth manager with 9 years of experience;
Founder of the venture ecosystem Popcorn Capitals;
Author of the channel GAPS BY GRETSKY;
International speaker;
Teacher and author of famous longreads on the psychology of investments.
Topic:
Anti-megatrends 2025-2035 and NOT a brave new world. The main challenges for entrepreneurs and ways to adapt to the new reality
Wealth manager with 9 years of experience;
Founder of the venture ecosystem Popcorn Capitals;
Author of the channel GAPS BY GRETSKY;
International speaker;
Teacher and author of famous longreads on the psychology of investments.
Topic:
Anti-megatrends 2025-2035 and NOT a brave new world. The main challenges for entrepreneurs and ways to adapt to the new reality
Nikolay Mozhenkov
Russian entrepreneur and investor.
Founder and president of the premium business community ConclavePremium
Partner of Sovcombank and Aton;
Founder of; Am-crypto, IT company Amresearch, ai-marketing, Mozhenkov-travel;
Partner of Mozhenkov-consulting.
Topic:
Stablecoin for Real Trading in Developing Countries - $17 Trillion Market
Russian entrepreneur and investor.
Founder and president of the premium business community ConclavePremium
Partner of Sovcombank and Aton;
Founder of; Am-crypto, IT company Amresearch, ai-marketing, Mozhenkov-travel;
Partner of Mozhenkov-consulting.
Topic:
Stablecoin for Real Trading in Developing Countries - $17 Trillion Market
Petr Tolochkov
Founder and CEO of Way2Win Group;
Entrepreneur, researcher of the future and expert in AR/VR, AI and digital healthcare;
For over 12 years, he has been building technological bridges between pharma, education and immersive media;
He managed digital initiatives at Sanofi, launched dozens of startups in Europe and the CIS, implemented over 300 projects for Pfizer, Bayer, Roche, Mars, Russian Railways;
Winner of the "Top 100 BRICS Entrepreneurs" award and an invited expert at strategic sessions for pharma companies, media and technology hubs.
Topic:
Practical Case Studies of GenAI from W2W
Founder and CEO of Way2Win Group;
Entrepreneur, researcher of the future and expert in AR/VR, AI and digital healthcare;
For over 12 years, he has been building technological bridges between pharma, education and immersive media;
He managed digital initiatives at Sanofi, launched dozens of startups in Europe and the CIS, implemented over 300 projects for Pfizer, Bayer, Roche, Mars, Russian Railways;
Winner of the "Top 100 BRICS Entrepreneurs" award and an invited expert at strategic sessions for pharma companies, media and technology hubs.
Topic:
Practical Case Studies of GenAI from W2W
Elina Kulpina
Leading Analyst, Smart Ranking;
17+ years of experience in the largest IT companies;
For 9 years, she worked at CROC in various positions;
From 2022 to 2025, she successfully implemented a number of large projects as an independent expert;
More than 45 studies have been conducted for leading IT companies and information and analytical agencies.
Topic:
Big Tech 100 rating - What does the landscape of the Russian tech business look like
Leading Analyst, Smart Ranking;
17+ years of experience in the largest IT companies;
For 9 years, she worked at CROC in various positions;
From 2022 to 2025, she successfully implemented a number of large projects as an independent expert;
More than 45 studies have been conducted for leading IT companies and information and analytical agencies.
Topic:
Big Tech 100 rating - What does the landscape of the Russian tech business look like
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Olga Tisen
Head of the Legal Department of Rosfinmonitoring;
Consultant on countering the financing of terrorism using virtual assets, United Nations;
Doctor of Law.
Head of the Legal Department of Rosfinmonitoring;
Consultant on countering the financing of terrorism using virtual assets, United Nations;
Doctor of Law.
Sarvar Rasulev
Blockchain influencer 1M;
Founder of Apis, DataAi and Mr Bitcoin Trading Club projects
Blockchain influencer 1M;
Founder of Apis, DataAi and Mr Bitcoin Trading Club projects
Oleg Konorev
13+ years of experience in IT, 7 of which in developing solutions based on artificial intelligence and big data;
Started his career with cryptography and blockchain technologies;
Successfully implemented machine learning models in various fields: energy, logistics, telecom;
Active stand attendant and speaker at major professional events: HighLoad, DataFusion, Finopolis, BigData&AI, etc.
13+ years of experience in IT, 7 of which in developing solutions based on artificial intelligence and big data;
Started his career with cryptography and blockchain technologies;
Successfully implemented machine learning models in various fields: energy, logistics, telecom;
Active stand attendant and speaker at major professional events: HighLoad, DataFusion, Finopolis, BigData&AI, etc.
Denis Polyakov
Head of the Digital Economy practice at the law firm GMT Legal, PhD in Law;
Expert on legal issues in the field of blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies and WEB3 projects;
Included in the individual ratings of lawyers Pravo-300 and Kommersant in the Digital Economy direction;
Speaker of significant events in the world of FinTech, Crypto and Blockchain;
Since 2017, under the leadership of Denis, legal support has been provided for more than 350 blockchain projects on corporate structure, tax optimization and licensing in the Russian Federation and abroad.
Topic:
"Legal challenges for miners and ways to solve them"
Head of the Digital Economy practice at the law firm GMT Legal, PhD in Law;
Expert on legal issues in the field of blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies and WEB3 projects;
Included in the individual ratings of lawyers Pravo-300 and Kommersant in the Digital Economy direction;
Speaker of significant events in the world of FinTech, Crypto and Blockchain;
Since 2017, under the leadership of Denis, legal support has been provided for more than 350 blockchain projects on corporate structure, tax optimization and licensing in the Russian Federation and abroad.
Topic:
"Legal challenges for miners and ways to solve them"
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Anton Gontarev
Commercial Director and Co-Founder, Intelion Data Systems;
In the crypto industry since 2013, started with importing and selling equipment from China. After joining Intelion, he was able to scale his skills;
At Intelion Data Systems, he completely restructured the sales department, established the import of mining devices and their sale on the Russian market;
Actively participates in the formation and legalization of the crypto-mining industry, being an expert in working groups at the PTT, RSPP and the State Duma.
Commercial Director and Co-Founder, Intelion Data Systems;
In the crypto industry since 2013, started with importing and selling equipment from China. After joining Intelion, he was able to scale his skills;
At Intelion Data Systems, he completely restructured the sales department, established the import of mining devices and their sale on the Russian market;
Actively participates in the formation and legalization of the crypto-mining industry, being an expert in working groups at the PTT, RSPP and the State Duma.
Sergey Maslov
Has been working in IT since 2004, with experience in software and hardware development
More than 10 years in mobile development, has gone from developer to team lead and architect;
He worked at Binance for three years, then was CTO of a small crypto exchange, focused on blockchain technologies and Web3 promotion. Now Sergey is CTO of Fintopio, a multi-platform CeDeFi wallet with integration into Telegram Mini App and TON;
Achievements include the best iOS developer in the Saratov region (2019), multiple winner of hackathons and a teacher at Saratov State University named after Chernyshevsky.
Has been working in IT since 2004, with experience in software and hardware development
More than 10 years in mobile development, has gone from developer to team lead and architect;
He worked at Binance for three years, then was CTO of a small crypto exchange, focused on blockchain technologies and Web3 promotion. Now Sergey is CTO of Fintopio, a multi-platform CeDeFi wallet with integration into Telegram Mini App and TON;
Achievements include the best iOS developer in the Saratov region (2019), multiple winner of hackathons and a teacher at Saratov State University named after Chernyshevsky.
Ilya Timoshin
Head, "Union of Business People;
Founder of the Active Entrepreneur project;
Coordinator of the Council for Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
Hosts author's programs on the radio "Silver Rain";
Created and develops the Union of Business People - an association of active entrepreneurs - only proven practices.
Head, "Union of Business People;
Founder of the Active Entrepreneur project;
Coordinator of the Council for Digital Transformation under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
Hosts author's programs on the radio "Silver Rain";
Created and develops the Union of Business People - an association of active entrepreneurs - only proven practices.
Petr Chernyshev
For more than 15 years, he has been leading the development of digital products. He heads the group of IT companies Friflex, which tackles the digitalization of businesses in retail, fintech, and insurance.
Host of the podcast "Guests from IT."
Founder of the ecosystem of products for digitizing sports, idsport.ai. One of the products, idChess, is an AI platform for digitizing and broadcasting chess games, used in over 150 countries and approved by the International Chess Federation.
For more than 15 years, he has been leading the development of digital products. He heads the group of IT companies Friflex, which tackles the digitalization of businesses in retail, fintech, and insurance.
Host of the podcast "Guests from IT."
Founder of the ecosystem of products for digitizing sports, idsport.ai. One of the products, idChess, is an AI platform for digitizing and broadcasting chess games, used in over 150 countries and approved by the International Chess Federation.
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Ilya Beketov
CEO of R7miner;
Born in St. Petersburg;
After graduating from FINEC, he went to study for a master's degree in Guangzhou, China. In China, he made his first contacts in the field of logistics and mining;
In 2017, he sent the first batch of 1000 ASIC miners to the Russian Federation;
Also, in the same year, he opened the logistics company R7;
In 2021, he opened a company for the sale and placement of mining equipment R7miner.
CEO of R7miner;
Born in St. Petersburg;
After graduating from FINEC, he went to study for a master's degree in Guangzhou, China. In China, he made his first contacts in the field of logistics and mining;
In 2017, he sent the first batch of 1000 ASIC miners to the Russian Federation;
Also, in the same year, he opened the logistics company R7;
In 2021, he opened a company for the sale and placement of mining equipment R7miner.
Helena Izhoikina
Entrepreneur with 20 years of international experience in the creative industries.
Founder of the strategic marketing and communications agency iliveglobally. Author of business workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs, and speaker at international forums;
Has an academic background in journalism, advertising, and business analytics;
Started her career in a team of documentary film researchers, producing stories about small indigenous peoples in remote regions of the planet. Worked with international brands in Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Italy;
Mentor for creative projects in the fields of AI, technology, travel, culture, and lifestyle;
Author of the Telegram channel "Creativity as a Business."
Entrepreneur with 20 years of international experience in the creative industries.
Founder of the strategic marketing and communications agency iliveglobally. Author of business workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs, and speaker at international forums;
Has an academic background in journalism, advertising, and business analytics;
Started her career in a team of documentary film researchers, producing stories about small indigenous peoples in remote regions of the planet. Worked with international brands in Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Italy;
Mentor for creative projects in the fields of AI, technology, travel, culture, and lifestyle;
Author of the Telegram channel "Creativity as a Business."
Andrey Korykhov
SEO Tochka Advertising;
20 years in the advertising business;
8 years in the development of advertising products;
SEO Tochka Advertising;
20 years in the advertising business;
8 years in the development of advertising products;
Sergey Bezdelov
First Deputy Chairman of the Council for Financial, Industrial, and Investment Policy at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI RF);
Head of the working group at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PRUE) on the implementation of digital economy issues;
Former General Director of Inter RAO Service LLC—a company providing customs clearance services for goods moving across the customs border;
Member of the Expert Council on Digital Economy and Blockchain Technologies under the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship;
First Deputy Chairman of the Council for Financial, Industrial, and Investment Policy at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI RF);
Head of the working group at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PRUE) on the implementation of digital economy issues;
Former General Director of Inter RAO Service LLC—a company providing customs clearance services for goods moving across the customs border;
Member of the Expert Council on Digital Economy and Blockchain Technologies under the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship;
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Aderly Dupont
Vp of sales Latam - Dp Mining;
Aderly Dupont is an entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the network marketing industry;
He has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential leaders in the world by Business For Home, within an industry of over 70 million people. He has generated more than $60 million in sales and positively impacted over 100,000 individuals across three languages;
He is the creator of the “Unity” system, a model designed to train entrepreneurs, automate business processes, and develop professional leaders on a global scale.
Vp of sales Latam - Dp Mining;
Aderly Dupont is an entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the network marketing industry;
He has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential leaders in the world by Business For Home, within an industry of over 70 million people. He has generated more than $60 million in sales and positively impacted over 100,000 individuals across three languages;
He is the creator of the “Unity” system, a model designed to train entrepreneurs, automate business processes, and develop professional leaders on a global scale.
Elena Steshina
Head of the Corporate Investments Project;
Expert in attracting government funding;
Curator and ambassador of the special tax program for IT in Tatarstan - “kiTyk”;
Launched the first registry of startups in the Russian Federation;
Has effective GR tools when working with startups and receiving funding from the state.
Head of the Corporate Investments Project;
Expert in attracting government funding;
Curator and ambassador of the special tax program for IT in Tatarstan - “kiTyk”;
Launched the first registry of startups in the Russian Federation;
Has effective GR tools when working with startups and receiving funding from the state.
Ilya Cheremkin
Director of the Synergy Ventures accelerator and pilot project program (Synergy Corporation);
Part-time: program director of the Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia);
Partner of the investment boutique Softwarelead.pro;
Member of the council for import substitution of software in AK ALROSA (PJSC), scientific supervisor of master's students at MIPT;
More than 9 years in VC, corporate innovations, acceleration programs and technology consulting;
Worked in subsidiaries of Gazprom Neft, Rosatom, investment funds and institutes for innovation development.
Director of the Synergy Ventures accelerator and pilot project program (Synergy Corporation);
Part-time: program director of the Innovation Development Fund of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia);
Partner of the investment boutique Softwarelead.pro;
Member of the council for import substitution of software in AK ALROSA (PJSC), scientific supervisor of master's students at MIPT;
More than 9 years in VC, corporate innovations, acceleration programs and technology consulting;
Worked in subsidiaries of Gazprom Neft, Rosatom, investment funds and institutes for innovation development.
Eduard Yamilov
Marketing Manager of Bitget CIS
Topic:
Web3 and Crypto Exchanges in 2025: Trends and Prospects
Marketing Manager of Bitget CIS
Topic:
Web3 and Crypto Exchanges in 2025: Trends and Prospects
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Hicham Laarej
Hicham Laarej is known for his determination, his obsession with results, and his ability to turn every challenge into an opportunity.
Passionate about organizational performance, he has spent over nine years honing his skills, building businesses and training teams of thousands.
In less than a decade, he built an organization of hundreds of thousands of representatives, generating hundreds of thousands of euros in revenue, and became one of the most respected mentors in the industry.
Today, Hicham inspires leaders around the world with his unique style and contagious energy.
Hicham Laarej is known for his determination, his obsession with results, and his ability to turn every challenge into an opportunity.
Passionate about organizational performance, he has spent over nine years honing his skills, building businesses and training teams of thousands.
In less than a decade, he built an organization of hundreds of thousands of representatives, generating hundreds of thousands of euros in revenue, and became one of the most respected mentors in the industry.
Today, Hicham inspires leaders around the world with his unique style and contagious energy.
Marianna Danilina
Head of Strategy, Research and Analytics, FinTech Association;
Manager with over 16 years of experience in the financial sector and Big4 consulting;
Expert in banking processes, efficiency and digital transformation;
Headed the Center for Digital Transformations and Innovations, PJSC PSB;
Author of courses on digital transformation for company executives using Skillbox capabilities;
Managed projects at EY
Worked with Raiffesen, UniCredit, Qiwi, SOGAZ, Alfa Bank, BNP Paribas, Rosneft, Lukoil.
Head of Strategy, Research and Analytics, FinTech Association;
Manager with over 16 years of experience in the financial sector and Big4 consulting;
Expert in banking processes, efficiency and digital transformation;
Headed the Center for Digital Transformations and Innovations, PJSC PSB;
Author of courses on digital transformation for company executives using Skillbox capabilities;
Managed projects at EY
Worked with Raiffesen, UniCredit, Qiwi, SOGAZ, Alfa Bank, BNP Paribas, Rosneft, Lukoil.
Grigory Bocharov
Founder of Segmentable;
Ex-Product Director at Moscow Exchange;
Co-founder of startups InSize and Undo
Participant of the 500 Global acceleration program.
Topic:
Market analysis through AI: how to identify market opportunities ahead of competitors.
Founder of Segmentable;
Ex-Product Director at Moscow Exchange;
Co-founder of startups InSize and Undo
Participant of the 500 Global acceleration program.
Topic:
Market analysis through AI: how to identify market opportunities ahead of competitors.
Pavel Gudkov
Deputy Chairman of the Board for Expertise and Financial Support, Chief Executive Officer, Skolkovo Foundation
Deputy Chairman of the Board for Expertise and Financial Support, Chief Executive Officer, Skolkovo Foundation
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Alexey Kondaurov
Head of PR & Events of the international holding A3F;
Organizer and head of the main conference on traffic arbitrage and affiliate marketing in Russia - BROCONF.
25+ years in PR, GR and Event. 15+ years in consulting;
MBA degree IMISP (St. Petersburg, Russia) x Luigi Bocconi University (Milan, Italy).
Stood at the origins of the All-Russian public organization "Young Guard of United Russia";
Went from an ordinary activist to the regional head of the Moscow region.
Winner of the first project "PolitZavod" of the United Russia party in the Moscow region;
Candidate for deputy of the Moscow Regional Duma.
Head of PR & Events of the international holding A3F;
Organizer and head of the main conference on traffic arbitrage and affiliate marketing in Russia - BROCONF.
25+ years in PR, GR and Event. 15+ years in consulting;
MBA degree IMISP (St. Petersburg, Russia) x Luigi Bocconi University (Milan, Italy).
Stood at the origins of the All-Russian public organization "Young Guard of United Russia";
Went from an ordinary activist to the regional head of the Moscow region.
Winner of the first project "PolitZavod" of the United Russia party in the Moscow region;
Candidate for deputy of the Moscow Regional Duma.
Irina Spiridonova
CMO BestChange;
15 years in analytics, strategy, buying, product analysis, and marketing – from FMCG, telecom, and pharmaceuticals to Web3 projects;
500+ successful ad campaigns, 200+ strategies developed.
CMO BestChange;
15 years in analytics, strategy, buying, product analysis, and marketing – from FMCG, telecom, and pharmaceuticals to Web3 projects;
500+ successful ad campaigns, 200+ strategies developed.
Roman Romanov
Co-founder of RealPay, a platform for aggregating and monitoring payment agent offers, and B2B RealPay, a liquidity exchange for the cross-border market;
Entrepreneur, investor and expert in financial technologies, artificial intelligence and cross-border payment solutions;
He develops scalable fintech and AI products in several countries. He is actively involved in charitable and social initiatives.
Topic:
Roles and tasks of AI in modern cross-border settlements
Co-founder of RealPay, a platform for aggregating and monitoring payment agent offers, and B2B RealPay, a liquidity exchange for the cross-border market;
Entrepreneur, investor and expert in financial technologies, artificial intelligence and cross-border payment solutions;
He develops scalable fintech and AI products in several countries. He is actively involved in charitable and social initiatives.
Topic:
Roles and tasks of AI in modern cross-border settlements
Ivan Kopytov
Project Manager, Startup Support Program, Yandex Cloud
Project Manager, Startup Support Program, Yandex Cloud
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Oleg Polunin
Blogger. Trader. Ambassador of the algo fund ICELAB.
Top 1 copy trader in the CIS for long-term trading according to BitGet Smart Awards.
Vice President of the "C" Fund.
Blogger. Trader. Ambassador of the algo fund ICELAB.
Top 1 copy trader in the CIS for long-term trading according to BitGet Smart Awards.
Vice President of the "C" Fund.
Alexander Dvoinikov
Acting Director General of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Directorate of Scientific and Technological Progress";
He supervises the work on scientific and methodological support of the state program "Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation";
He took an active part in forming the agenda and launching the Decade of Science and Technology, initiatives to attract talented youth to the field of science, developing interaction between science and business, expanding international scientific cooperation.
Acting Director General of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Directorate of Scientific and Technological Progress";
He supervises the work on scientific and methodological support of the state program "Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation";
He took an active part in forming the agenda and launching the Decade of Science and Technology, initiatives to attract talented youth to the field of science, developing interaction between science and business, expanding international scientific cooperation.
Arseniy Kurunov
Director of the Department of Digital Business Development of PJSC Rostelecom.
Focused on investment analytics and structuring M&A transactions;
7+ years of experience in corporate finance and investment assessment of projects in the field of IT, manufacturing and mining;
Participated in the implementation of 8 M&A and debt financing transactions for a total of 12+ billion rubles.
Director of the Department of Digital Business Development of PJSC Rostelecom.
Focused on investment analytics and structuring M&A transactions;
7+ years of experience in corporate finance and investment assessment of projects in the field of IT, manufacturing and mining;
Participated in the implementation of 8 M&A and debt financing transactions for a total of 12+ billion rubles.
Dmitry Markin
Founder and CEO of Corteos Platform – Russian software vendor;
Architect, Full Stack developer;
Expert in digital solutions in the HR Tech segment;
Specializes in the development and implementation of new technologies;
Speaks at industry conferences;
Entrepreneur with 13 years of experience.
Founder and CEO of Corteos Platform – Russian software vendor;
Architect, Full Stack developer;
Expert in digital solutions in the HR Tech segment;
Specializes in the development and implementation of new technologies;
Speaks at industry conferences;
Entrepreneur with 13 years of experience.
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Maria Mustafaeva
Director of the Competence Center for Digital Transformation at Roskachestvo;
10+ years of experience in implementing large-scale government and digital projects;
Head of the educational program
of RANEPA on digital transformation of business for TOPs;
Head of the educational program "Digital Transformation of Business" within the framework of the national project;
Author of the "Digital Skills" program within the framework of the S8 Holding strategy;
Creator of the "Digital Business Leaders" Club.
Director of the Competence Center for Digital Transformation at Roskachestvo;
10+ years of experience in implementing large-scale government and digital projects;
Head of the educational program
of RANEPA on digital transformation of business for TOPs;
Head of the educational program "Digital Transformation of Business" within the framework of the national project;
Author of the "Digital Skills" program within the framework of the S8 Holding strategy;
Creator of the "Digital Business Leaders" Club.
Ruslan Gamzatov
CEO Aitouch.ai;
Practical Marketer;
AI Solutions Integrator;
Popular AI Influencer.
Topic:
AI agent as a new team member
Case from Ruslan Gamzatov: "AI-automated sales funnel"
CEO Aitouch.ai;
Practical Marketer;
AI Solutions Integrator;
Popular AI Influencer.
Topic:
AI agent as a new team member
Case from Ruslan Gamzatov: "AI-automated sales funnel"
Ruslan Gamzatov
Scientist, technology entrepreneur and developer of collective AI systems for resource planning and optimization based on ontologies and multi-agent technologies;
Among the most advanced, striking and large-scale examples of implementation are intelligent systems for managing the cargo flow of the International Space Station for RSC Energia, the movement of Sapsan trains and other 700 trains on the Moscow-Saint Petersburg test site for Russian Railways, supply chains for Lego in the USA and Coca-Cola in Germany, assemblies of the A350 aircraft for Airbus and MS-21 aircraft for PJSC Irkut, unmanned trucks for Kamaz;
Currently developing autonomous AI systems for unmanned management of enterprises.
Topic:
Development and application of multi-agent AI for enterprise management
Scientist, technology entrepreneur and developer of collective AI systems for resource planning and optimization based on ontologies and multi-agent technologies;
Among the most advanced, striking and large-scale examples of implementation are intelligent systems for managing the cargo flow of the International Space Station for RSC Energia, the movement of Sapsan trains and other 700 trains on the Moscow-Saint Petersburg test site for Russian Railways, supply chains for Lego in the USA and Coca-Cola in Germany, assemblies of the A350 aircraft for Airbus and MS-21 aircraft for PJSC Irkut, unmanned trucks for Kamaz;
Currently developing autonomous AI systems for unmanned management of enterprises.
Topic:
Development and application of multi-agent AI for enterprise management
Denis Noskov
An expert with 15 years of experience in video editing and more than 5 years in the field of AI;
An industrial engineer and neuro-architect who burns crutches in business by implementing AI systems that increase profits;
Founder of the IT company "Neuron";
CIS record holder for the number of neurosprint participants;
Founder of an online school on AI, collaborating with state universities.
"Evolve or Die" (C).
Topic:
2025. Business without AI is like opening a tire shop on Mars.
An expert with 15 years of experience in video editing and more than 5 years in the field of AI;
An industrial engineer and neuro-architect who burns crutches in business by implementing AI systems that increase profits;
Founder of the IT company "Neuron";
CIS record holder for the number of neurosprint participants;
Founder of an online school on AI, collaborating with state universities.
"Evolve or Die" (C).
Topic:
2025. Business without AI is like opening a tire shop on Mars.
Назад
Mikhail Fedorenko
Advisor to the Head of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, entrepreneur;
Outstanding expert in the field of strategic planning and quality management of public services;
He is a 2nd class state advisor and a candidate of economic sciences;
A significant achievement was the founding of his own business school. Author of the book "Thinking Effectively";
Seminars and trainings are aimed at forming successful teams and developing leadership skills in modern realities.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in Business and Government Processes
Advisor to the Head of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, entrepreneur;
Outstanding expert in the field of strategic planning and quality management of public services;
He is a 2nd class state advisor and a candidate of economic sciences;
A significant achievement was the founding of his own business school. Author of the book "Thinking Effectively";
Seminars and trainings are aimed at forming successful teams and developing leadership skills in modern realities.
Topic:
Artificial Intelligence in Business and Government Processes
Alexander Kadykeev
CEO of VOVA family, part of JAMI LUP. Visionary Expert in metaverses, AR and digital marketing;
Managed sales processes in premium brands, IT and logistics for 9 years;
As an executive producer, implemented projects for HH.ru, Yandex Zen, Sber and Kaspersky;
Develops VOVA family, part of JAMI LUP, dedicated to metaverses in Russia for over 4 years;
Portfolio includes projects for Soyuzmultfilm, Pyaterochka, FC Zenit, SELA, ROSTIC'S, Dodo Pizza, TC Subbota!, T-BANK, ATOM, TC Pyatnitsa, Yandex Market, Rutube Children, Indilight.
Topic:
How brands can capture the attention of the young audience through metamarketing
CEO of VOVA family, part of JAMI LUP. Visionary Expert in metaverses, AR and digital marketing;
Managed sales processes in premium brands, IT and logistics for 9 years;
As an executive producer, implemented projects for HH.ru, Yandex Zen, Sber and Kaspersky;
Develops VOVA family, part of JAMI LUP, dedicated to metaverses in Russia for over 4 years;
Portfolio includes projects for Soyuzmultfilm, Pyaterochka, FC Zenit, SELA, ROSTIC'S, Dodo Pizza, TC Subbota!, T-BANK, ATOM, TC Pyatnitsa, Yandex Market, Rutube Children, Indilight.
Topic:
How brands can capture the attention of the young audience through metamarketing
Victoria Kolesnikova
Business Development Director
Media Wise (Media Direction Group)
Co-chair of the ARIR Committee on AI/ML;
Has been working in the advertising industry since 2008. Has 11 years of experience in Media Direction Group agencies;
In 2019, she joined the Media Wise team as Account Director, and since 2021 has been the agency's Business Development Director;
Expert in the following areas:
Strategic and tactical media planning
Automotive marketing communications
Customer service management
Development of technological products and agency tools.
Business Development Director
Media Wise (Media Direction Group)
Co-chair of the ARIR Committee on AI/ML;
Has been working in the advertising industry since 2008. Has 11 years of experience in Media Direction Group agencies;
In 2019, she joined the Media Wise team as Account Director, and since 2021 has been the agency's Business Development Director;
Expert in the following areas:
Strategic and tactical media planning
Automotive marketing communications
Customer service management
Development of technological products and agency tools.
Martin Kolhauser
As an angel investor, he invests in technology companies in the seed phase in Europe and the Russian Federation. He has invested in marketing startups, in particular in the field of influencer marketing;
As an advisor (strategy, marketing/sales) he helps companies grow and raise investments;
Hosts a venture video podcast "Cooler than Chaka" (more than 40 episodes over the past 12 months): https://t.me/Kruche4aka
According to the Russian Venture Fund "Business Angel 2025"
As an angel investor, he invests in technology companies in the seed phase in Europe and the Russian Federation. He has invested in marketing startups, in particular in the field of influencer marketing;
As an advisor (strategy, marketing/sales) he helps companies grow and raise investments;
Hosts a venture video podcast "Cooler than Chaka" (more than 40 episodes over the past 12 months): https://t.me/Kruche4aka
According to the Russian Venture Fund "Business Angel 2025"
Назад
Stella Labuzhskaya
Artist, founder of the first Russian meta-institute "SAS Metagallery", speaker and opinion leader in the field of Chinese art, pioneer of WEB 3.0 technologies in creative industries;
Since 2019, he has been working in the areas of scientific art and digital art (under the pseudonym Stefa). Creates projects in the field of scientific art in collaboration with traditional modern laboratories and scientists;
Since 2015, he has been engaged in contemporary art. storage works in museums in Italy, Cuba, Dubai, USA, Turkey, Slovenia, etc.);
Jury member: Hour of Numbers (2024), MyFilm48 (2024), Night of Innovations (2023), Art Masters (2022).
Artist, founder of the first Russian meta-institute "SAS Metagallery", speaker and opinion leader in the field of Chinese art, pioneer of WEB 3.0 technologies in creative industries;
Since 2019, he has been working in the areas of scientific art and digital art (under the pseudonym Stefa). Creates projects in the field of scientific art in collaboration with traditional modern laboratories and scientists;
Since 2015, he has been engaged in contemporary art. storage works in museums in Italy, Cuba, Dubai, USA, Turkey, Slovenia, etc.);
Jury member: Hour of Numbers (2024), MyFilm48 (2024), Night of Innovations (2023), Art Masters (2022).
Mikhail Koriushkin
Project Director of the Digital Business Development Department of PJSC Rostelecom, focused on the development of PromTech and Artificial Intelligence;
More than 7 years of experience in Norilsk Nickel, where he was involved in the implementation and development of innovative solutions to optimize production processes and improve their efficiency;
Has practical experience in using Industry 4.0 technologies and artificial intelligence solutions, understands current trends and needs in digital transformation;
Expertise and practical experience can be useful for assessing technological solutions and applying them in real business scenarios.
Project Director of the Digital Business Development Department of PJSC Rostelecom, focused on the development of PromTech and Artificial Intelligence;
More than 7 years of experience in Norilsk Nickel, where he was involved in the implementation and development of innovative solutions to optimize production processes and improve their efficiency;
Has practical experience in using Industry 4.0 technologies and artificial intelligence solutions, understands current trends and needs in digital transformation;
Expertise and practical experience can be useful for assessing technological solutions and applying them in real business scenarios.
Artem Seminikhin
Specializes in projects for the development and implementation of software with components of artificial intelligence and data analysis both based on open source code (OSS) and commercial frameworks with deep specialization in various industries;
During the year, Artem spoke at more than 35 key conferences (including CIPR, FINOPOLIS, TNF);
Gave more than 40 comments in the media, released 5 studies and took part in 10 episodes of the podcast "TECHNOMINUTE".
Topic:
AI Agents: Trust, Verify, Delegate
Specializes in projects for the development and implementation of software with components of artificial intelligence and data analysis both based on open source code (OSS) and commercial frameworks with deep specialization in various industries;
During the year, Artem spoke at more than 35 key conferences (including CIPR, FINOPOLIS, TNF);
Gave more than 40 comments in the media, released 5 studies and took part in 10 episodes of the podcast "TECHNOMINUTE".
Topic:
AI Agents: Trust, Verify, Delegate
Alexander Kuzin
Since 2016 professionally in Web3 with projects:
Even (L0) 2016-2020;
Envelop (NFT2.0) 2020-present;
Aioma (DePIN for AI) 2024-present;
YC graduate 2019
Topic:
AI+Web3 Key Narratives and Real Cases
Since 2016 professionally in Web3 with projects:
Even (L0) 2016-2020;
Envelop (NFT2.0) 2020-present;
Aioma (DePIN for AI) 2024-present;
YC graduate 2019
Topic:
AI+Web3 Key Narratives and Real Cases
Назад
Andrey Son
5+ years in digital marketing;
Work experience: Omnicom Group, Publicis Groupe, Kaspersky;
Experience in launching and fundraising for startups in Russia and the USA.
5+ years in digital marketing;
Work experience: Omnicom Group, Publicis Groupe, Kaspersky;
Experience in launching and fundraising for startups in Russia and the USA.
Ivan Marchena
Fintech expert and Web3 educator with extensive experience in scaling startups across Latin America;
Holds an MBA in Strategic Management and has held leadership roles in prominent financial technology firms, including Head of Latin America at Libertex Group and PrimeXBT.
Regularly contributes to educational initiatives, speaks at industry events, and collaborates with global partners to bridge traditional finance with decentralized innovation;
His area of expertise includes go-to-market strategy, trading growth, and brand expansion within regulated and emerging markets.
Fintech expert and Web3 educator with extensive experience in scaling startups across Latin America;
Holds an MBA in Strategic Management and has held leadership roles in prominent financial technology firms, including Head of Latin America at Libertex Group and PrimeXBT.
Regularly contributes to educational initiatives, speaks at industry events, and collaborates with global partners to bridge traditional finance with decentralized innovation;
His area of expertise includes go-to-market strategy, trading growth, and brand expansion within regulated and emerging markets.
Anton Guglya
CEO and Co-founder of QApp (Post-Quantum Cryptography and Confidential Computing).
Lecturer at Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Department of Information Security, IU10).
Member of the Managing Council of the Nizhny Novgorod Science and Education Center.
Member of the Public Council of the Skolkovo Project.
Over 20 years in IT.
Topic:
Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Encryption
CEO and Co-founder of QApp (Post-Quantum Cryptography and Confidential Computing).
Lecturer at Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Department of Information Security, IU10).
Member of the Managing Council of the Nizhny Novgorod Science and Education Center.
Member of the Public Council of the Skolkovo Project.
Over 20 years in IT.
Topic:
Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Encryption
Pavel Antipov
Director of the IT company Antipoff IT, specializing in the development of web services, mobile applications, blockchain projects, and AI projects;
Expert in automation, digital solutions, and AI;
Winner and finalist of major IT hackathons and federal competitions.
Director of the IT company Antipoff IT, specializing in the development of web services, mobile applications, blockchain projects, and AI projects;
Expert in automation, digital solutions, and AI;
Winner and finalist of major IT hackathons and federal competitions.
Назад
Piers Dunhill
British entrepreneur and chairman of Dunhill Ventures, a boutique advisory and investment firm from the Dunhill Family office;
Piers leads investment strategies with a strong focus on sustainability and impact-driven projects;
He actively supports initiatives that drive positive social and environmental change, aligning capital with purpose to foster innovation and sustainable growth.
British entrepreneur and chairman of Dunhill Ventures, a boutique advisory and investment firm from the Dunhill Family office;
Piers leads investment strategies with a strong focus on sustainability and impact-driven projects;
He actively supports initiatives that drive positive social and environmental change, aligning capital with purpose to foster innovation and sustainable growth.
Konstantin Urvantsev
Founder of FranchCamp - an ecosystem for
franchisors, entrepreneurs and investors;
Founder of Altairika - a franchise of
additional education for children using VR (12 countries of presence, 135 points);
Serial entrepreneur, Investor.
Topic:
Growing Tech Companies Through Franchising
How to Invest in Franchise Companies
Founder of FranchCamp - an ecosystem for
franchisors, entrepreneurs and investors;
Founder of Altairika - a franchise of
additional education for children using VR (12 countries of presence, 135 points);
Serial entrepreneur, Investor.
Topic:
Growing Tech Companies Through Franchising
How to Invest in Franchise Companies
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