Where science meets entrepreneurship to determine the future of technological progress
May 22-23, 2025
Moscow, Skoltech
artificial intelligence
photonics
advanced materials
biotechnology
energy conservation
what to expect
program
Day 1. Frontiers of AI, Photonics, and Energy Conservation
9-10 a.m.
Welcome Coffee
Welcome to Skoltech!
Opening of the Technological Exhibition
The exhibition will display technological solutions developed at Skoltech, including the first Russian 4G/5G base station, photonic integrated circuits, additive coatings with medicines for medical devices, and an AI platform for monitoring ice conditions and forest fires.

Opening of the Poster Session
At the poster session, Skoltech researchers will share their research results — the first-ever map of human brain lipids, a machine learning-based method to search for the new materials for aviation and space, a patented technology for manufacturing high-quality lithium iron phosphate, a new platform for integrated all-optical logics, and more.

Lab Tours
The visitors will be offered an opportunity to tour Skoltech laboratories and learn more about its infrastructure. The attendees will have the chance to observe the development of Russia’s exclusive NMC and LFP cathode materials, gain insights into the outcomes of the thermoplastic pultrusion laboratory as well as into how the Institute’s neuroscientists sensitized prosthetics, and visit the laboratory where the first-ever ultrafast optical polariton transistor was created.
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room 1
Open Discussion
Ai for autonomous adaptive systems
Questions to discuss:
  • How to develop new AI training methods capable of continuous adaptation?
  • How to bridge the semantic gap between theoretical models and practical implementation?
  • Lidar scanning of hard-to-reach areas: How autonomous AI navigation systems work in the absence of GPS?
  • How to implement computer vision and predictive maintenance?
  • How to effectively use related technologies to develop new neural network architectures?
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room 2
Open Discussion
Trends, tasks, and research results in energy conservation

Questions to discuss:
  • Post-lithium alternatives — sodium-ion and vanadium batteries, batteries based on other materials: How to ensure balance between safety and economic and energy efficiency?
  • How the energy conservation field will transform in the future?
  • How the world is competing for standards?
  • What problems occur during the entire manufacturing cycle, from research to the end product?
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Break
1:30-4 p.m.
Room 1
Open Discussion
Generative AI and autonomous systems: multimodal solutions for industrial automation and space monitoring

Questions to discuss:
  • What approaches to developing multimodal generative models are the most effective for industrial automation tasks?
  • What innovative solutions in network computing can ensure real-time energy efficient processing of multimodal data in industrial monitoring systems?
  • What self-learning algorithms can be applied in robotics and drones?
  • What neural network approaches foster decision-making in real time?
1:30-4 p.m.
Room 2
Open Discussion
Integral photonics: information quantity matters

Questions to discuss:
  • What prospects does the optical communications market have?
  • What applications can optical computing and photonics find in AI?
  • What role does lidars play on optical sensorics market?
  • Do we need a universal ecosystem for photonic integrated circuits, what should it be like, and how to foster it?
  • How the field will change in 3, 5, and 10 years?
4-4:20 p.m.
Break
4:20-5:30 p.m.
Room 1
CustDev (An Open Dialogue)
Technological sovereignty — what universities we need

Questions to discuss:
  • What university will be a perfect partner for the industry?
  • Universities and technological challenges: What has been done and what is yet to address?
  • What business is ready to pay universities for?
5:30-7 p.m.
Official buffet
Skoltech yard
Networking, positive ambiance, exchange of ideas, inspiration, open dialogue

Day 2. Frontiers of Biomedicine and Advanced Materials

9-10 a.m.
Welcome Coffee
Welcome to Skoltech!
Opening of the Technological Exhibition
The exhibition will display technological solutions developed at Skoltech, including the first Russian 4G/5G base station, photonic integrated circuits, additive coatings with medicines for medical devices, and an AI platform for monitoring ice conditions and forest fires.

Opening of the Poster Session
At the poster session, Skoltech researchers will share their research results — the first-ever map of human brain lipids, a machine learning-based method to search for the new materials for aviation and space, a patented technology for manufacturing high-quality lithium iron phosphate, a new platform for integrated all-optical logics, and more.
10-11:30 a.m.
Room 1
Presentations
Frontiers of biomedicine

Systems Biology — The Foundation for Future Medicine
Mikhail Gelfand, Doctor of Sciences in Biology, PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, Member of Academia Europaea, Vice President for Biomedical Research, Skoltech

Molecular Mechanisms for Psychoemotional Disorders
Philipp Khaitovich, PhD, Director, Skoltech Neuro Center
Arms Race — Bacterial Immune Systems in Phage Therapy
Artem Isaev, PhD, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Metagenome Analysis, Skoltech Bio Center

Building Biological Age Calculators Based on Omix Data
Ekaterina Khrameeva, PhD, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Skoltech Bio Center

Blood Plasma Quantitative Proteomics Methods Based on Isotopically Labeled Peptide Standards in Biomedicine
Evgeny Nikolaev, RAS Corresponding Member, Professor, Skoltech Bio Center
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Room 1
Open Discussion
Modern biomedical solutions: how to keep up with the global academic trend

Questions to discuss:
● What breakthrough solutions does Russia offer in biomedicine?
● How to ensure a supply-demand balance when developing advanced biomedical technologies in Russia?
● What biomedical strategies allow Russian scientists, startups, and companies to remain competitive and influence global trends?
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Room 2
Open Discussion
Cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for construction and functional materials

Questions to discuss:
  • How to develop additive technologies and adapt them to extreme conditions?
  • Have polymer composites reached the limit of their physical properties or do they still hold promise for further development?
  • How high-temperature superconductors and superhard materials can radically change approaches to energy generation, transmission, and storage?
  • How do materials resist aggressive environmental influences, including radiation, temperature changes, and mechanical stress?
  • What problems occur when certifying innovative materials and products and how to improve standards for accelerating their application in industry?
1-2 p.m.
Break
2-3 p.m.
Room 1
CustDev (An Open Dialogue)
Visionary perspective on the future of Russian technologies

3-3:40 p.m.
Break
4-5:30 p.m.
Room 1
Plenary Session
Frontiers of progress: insights from state, business, and science
  • Cutting-edge technology


    learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence, photonics, advanced materials, biotech, and energy conservation

  • Case studies


    get to know more about

    world-class labs and the implementation of their R&D results

  • Interactive formats


    engage in discussions, laboratory demonstrations, and networking

conditions for participation
participation is free, but the number of slots is limited
it is necessary to register and complete authorization, after which you will receive a confirmation email and will be granted full access to all conference features.
Михаил Гельфанд
(при нажатии выпадает краткое сфера научных интересов, публикации, и т.д.)
Евгений Бурнаев
(при нажатии выпадает краткое сфера научных интересов, публикации, и т.д.)
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venue
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)
30 Bolshoy Boulevard, Building 1
Skolkovo Innovation Center

Moscow, Russia

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)

30 Bolshoy Boulevard, Building 1

Skolkovo Innovation Center

Moscow, Russia

By public transport:

Take the MCD-1 to Skolkovo station. Exit through the Orbion shopping center, following the signs to the Skolkovo Innovation Center. On the street near the station exit, switch to the Sk1 bus (the display should indicate towards TMK). Ride to the Matrex stop

By car:
Skoltech is located on the territory of Skolkovo, there are entrances from Skolkovskoje and Minsk/Mozhaiskoe highway. There are paid rates on the territory: parking from 51 minutes — 250 rubles/hour for all categories. You can park inside Skolkovo at intercept parking lots and along Bolshoy Boulevard.

There is free parking outside Skolkovo near Skoltech.The nearest parking to Skoltech is at the Tri Kita shopping center.

By taxi:

To get to Skoltech, a taxi driver will need to enter the Skolkovo territory. Starting from January 2025, for taxi, if there is an active order, entry and stay in Skolkovo for 60 minutes is free of charge. Entry and exit is carried out through any checkpoint. Address for ordering a taxi: Bolshoy Boulevard, 30 bld.1

By public transport:

Take the MCD-1 to Skolkovo station. Exit through the Orbion shopping center, following the signs to the Skolkovo Innovation Center. On the street near the station exit, switch to the Sk1 bus (the display should indicate towards TMK). Ride to the Matrex stop

By car:
Skoltech is located on the territory of Skolkovo, there are entrances from Skolkovskoje and Minsk/Mozhaiskoe highway. There are paid rates on the territory: parking from 51 minutes — 250 rubles/hour for all categories. You can park inside Skolkovo at intercept parking lots and along Bolshoy Boulevard.

There is free parking outside Skolkovo near Skoltech.The nearest parking to Skoltech is at the Tri Kita shopping center.

By taxi:

To get to Skoltech, a taxi driver will need to enter the Skolkovo territory. Starting from January 2025, for taxi, if there is an active order, entry and stay in Skolkovo for 60 minutes is free of charge. Entry and exit is carried out through any checkpoint. Address for ordering a taxi: Bolshoy Boulevard, 30 bld.1

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