The IT-Planet Mentors Forum to be held at the National Centre RUSSIA

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On November 14, the IT-Planet Mentors Forum will take place at the National Centre RUSSIA, uniting members of the international community of innovation developers and users, which includes more than 300,000 people. This event will serve as a communication platform for representatives from higher and secondary professional education institutions, business, and government agencies. The Forum is organized by the ANO "IT-Planet Centre for Innovative Technology Development" with support from the National Centre RUSSIA.

The IT-Planet Mentors Forum is dedicated to issues of talent development and workforce preparation for the IT sector and innovative fields of the economy. The event will gather more than 500 leaders and staff from educational institutions, representatives of leading domestic IT companies, students, and graduates from all over Russia, as well as from Belarus and Kazakhstan. Representatives from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation will also speak at the Forum.

The Forum’s program will feature panel discussions on topics such as "Inclusive Education Development", "International Development of Olympiad Movements", and "Identification and Development of Academic Talent".

Experts will discuss the advancement of international cooperation in identifying and supporting talented students, as well as modern technologies, new approaches, and strategies to expand Olympiad participation. Special attention will be given to the experience of the IT-Planet Olympiad, along with career and educational opportunities within the Community.

For convenient communication between education system representatives and employers, a specialized platform called the "Business-Academic Lounge" will be available. In addition, the Forum will feature an awards ceremony to honor the organizers of the IT-Planet Olympiad, along with countries and educational institutions that have demonstrated outstanding results over the years of its operation. The ceremony will also be attended by Olympiad winners, guided to victory by their mentors.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The first event at the National Centre RUSSIA was the International Symposium "Inventing the Future", which welcomed more than 6,000 guests from 101 countries. The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.