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• Robots + AI: Scientists and Big Tech On Making Sci-Fi a Reality

  Intelligent robots that interact with the world around them and make decisions don’t seem so fantastical anymore. How many years separate us from humanoid devices and fully autonomous systems? What data should we use to train robotic systems? And where should one study to bring to life the tech described by Azimov and the Strugatsky brothers? All this was discussed at a session of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) – here are the highlights.

  09.06.2026

• ITMO University to Digitize Local Archives

  ITMO researchers have set out to develop intelligent services to process historical records for St. Petersburg’s Archive Committee. The tools will recognize handwritten and printed texts, structure archival data, enable semantic search, and perform optical diagnostics of fragile originals to prevent any damage. The corresponding agreement was signed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026.

  08.06.2026

• Daria Kozlova at SPIEF 2026: How AI Is Transforming Education in 2026

  While AI creates new opportunities for education and business, it also demands these fields to formulate responsible guidelines on how this emerging technology should be implemented. What do universities and companies choose to pursue in this regard? This question was addressed by Daria Kozlova, the Director for Strategic Development at ITMO, at the SPIEF session “Is Easily Accessible AI a Harm or a Boon for Humanity?”.

  05.06.2026

• ITMO Highpark and DolIIna IT Cluster to Develop AI Infrastructure for Business

  The ongoing St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) has seen the launch of a new partnership between ITMO Highpark and the IT cluster DolIIna (a project by VSP Global). Together, the partners will develop AI technologies and strengthen St. Petersburg’s position as one of the leading IT centers in the country.

  04.06.2026

• ITMO Highpark and SKIF to Join Forces on Synchrotron Research in Russia

  At the ongoing St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), ITMO Highpark and Siberian Ring Photon Source (SKIF) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at developing synchrotron research and implementing joint projects in chemistry, materials science, biology, and other fields.

  04.06.2026

• Daria Kozlova at SPIEF: ITMO Highpark – Step Towards Advanced Education

  The recent St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 featured a session titled Business Speaks. What Should the Innovative Infrastructure of the Future Be Like? During the session, Daria Kozlova, ITMO’s Director for Strategic Development, pointed out the need to unite universities and companies in one place – a concept that lies at the heart of ITMO Highpark. At the to-be center, Master’s students and more experienced researchers will be able to seamlessly adapt to business processes and communicate with industry experts in one language.

  23.06.2025

• ITMO Highpark – Future Center for Robotics Development in Russia

  Residents of ITMO Highpark will collaborate with Robotics Consortium to create novel technologies in the field of robotics. The agreement was signed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024. ITMO Highpark will provide venues for the development of scientific, industrial, economic, social, and cultural infrastructure.

  07.06.2024

• ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev at SPIEF: Natural Intelligence Is Key to Artificial Intelligence

  The system for training of AI specialists must be built upon new role models rooted in applied competencies. This, in turn, can be achieved through the collaboration of businesses and top universities – commented ITMO University Rector Vladimir Vasilyev at today’s session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The discussion featured the Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko, as well as representatives of top Russian universities and tech companies.

  06.06.2024

• AI Ethics and Future of Education: Key Takeaways From Rectors’ Panel at SPIEF 2023

  Could machines truly replace us on the labor market? Which professions are becoming obsolete with the advance of generative networks? And how will education adapt to a world where AI is part of everyday life? Experts and the rectors of Russia’s top universities sat down to discuss these and other topics on June 14 as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). ITMO.NEWS provides a rundown of the discussion.

  15.06.2023

• SPIEF 2022: First Stage of Housing and Social Infrastructure for Satellite City Yuzhny Unveiled

  The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022) featured a presentation of the first residential areas and social facilities to appear in the satellite city Yuzhny. The first stage of the construction will cover around 50,000 square meters, 41,800 square meters out of which will be taken up by housing. The first apartments are expected to be completed in 2024.

  17.06.2022