Expert from Brazil Hugo Mathecowitsch invites participants to the Open Dialogue at the National Centre RUSSIA

From 27 to 29 April, the II Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth" will take place at the National Centre RUSSIA. Participants can expect lectures by international experts, pitch sessions and presentations of essay projects, networking, and exchange of experience. Specialists and essay authors from more than 40 countries will take part in the discussions.

Hugo Mathecowitsch, founder of Tools for the Commons from Brazil, will выступить as an expert at the session "Investments in technology" and will speak about digital citizenship. He proposes separating the concepts of where one lives and where one conducts business. In his view, it is possible to choose a country for business, banking, and taxes independently, without having to leave home and relocate.

"What if we could choose our country regardless of where we were born or physically reside? I believe this is possible — through tools such as digital special economic zones or e-residency programmes. This is exactly the area I work in," said Hugo Mathecowitsch.

The event at the National Centre RUSSIA will bring together participants from all continents to discuss key global development trends. This year, 104 authors from 43 countries advanced to the in-person stage of the Open Dialogue following interviews. The large-scale three-day programme will combine expert discussions, presentations by the authors of the best essays from across the world, and informal networking.

The initiative is implemented by the National Centre RUSSIA in partnership with the Centre for Cross-Industry Expertise "Third Rome" with the support of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia. Registration for the II Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth" is open until 26 April.