Maxim Oreshkin will speak about megatrends of global transformation at the January Expert Dialogues at the National Centre RUSSIA

On 30 January, the January Expert Dialogues will be held for the first time at the National Centre RUSSIA as part of the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth", with the participation of leading international experts. The keynote speaker will be the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Maxim Oreshkin.

The January Expert Dialogues are held with the support of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation in partnership with the Intersectoral Expertise Centre "Third Rome". The format will bring together a series of lectures and a new media product — a podcast series, OD on Air. Podcast episodes will be available on the websites of the Open Dialogue and the National Centre RUSSIA, making it possible to continue the discussion of megatrends beyond the venue.

One of the key events will be Maxim Oreshkin’s address devoted to five megatrends shaping the trajectory of global development over the coming decade:

Sovereignty as an economic factor. Why control over standards, platforms, and critical supply chains matters more than formal participation in global institutions.

Platforms and a new level of automation. How the modern economy is moving from automation of labour to automation of institutions.

Digital currencies as the core of financial architecture transformation. How the business model of financial institutions is changing.

Global demographic imbalance. Why demography is ceasing to be a "background" factor and is becoming a key constraint on development.

Human transformation in a new technological era. How the technological transition is reshaping the architecture of the labour market and, as a result, a person’s life path.

In addition, experts will discuss topics such as a new phase of globalisation, global demographic shifts, and their significance. Participants will not only broaden their perspectives but also gain practical tools for understanding and adapting to changes in the economy, society, and technology.

Lectures will be delivered by prominent international experts — economists, practitioners, and visionaries from the United States, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, whose ideas and forecasts influence the formation of tomorrow’s agenda.

Speakers at the January Expert Dialogues:

Dr. Parag Khanna, Singapore

Global strategist, best-selling author, and cosmopolitan. Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo;

Dr. Rais Hussin, Malaysia

CEO of EMIR Research;

Prof. Wang Feng, China

Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine;

Dr. Selina Neri, United Arab Emirates

Co-Founder and Rector of the Future Readiness Academy; Visiting Professor at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO;

Chen Qiufan, China

Also known by the pen name Stanley Chan. Renowned Chinese science fiction writer, President of the Chinese Science-Fiction Writers Association, and co-author of the bestseller "AI 2041".

Programme of the January Expert Dialogues:

08:00–16:00

Accreditation for the January Expert Dialogues

09:00–10:00

Lecture "Breakfast from the future"

Lecture, workshop, and food tasting in line with current trends

Gastronomic Rows

10:00–10:30

Opening of the January Expert Dialogues programme

Presentation by Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation

Congress Hall

10:30–11:15

Lecture by Chen Qiufan

Congress Hall

11:00–11:45

Open Dialogue on Air with Parag Khanna

Press Hall

11:45–12:30

Lecture by Selina Neri

Congress Hall

12:00–12:45

Open Dialogue on Air with Wang Feng

Press Hall

12:30–13:15

Lecture by Rais Hussin

Congress Hall

13:00–13:45

Open Dialogue on Air with Selina Neri

Press Hall

14:15–15:00

Lecture by Wang Feng

Congress Hall

14:00–14:45

Open Dialogue on Air with Rais Hussin

Press Hall

15:00–15:45

Lecture by Parag Khanna

Congress Hall

15:00–15:45

Open Dialogue on Air with Chen Qiufan

Press Hall

The January Expert Dialogues will be of interest to representatives of the business community, researchers, students, and everyone seeking to take part in shaping a new world order. To participate in the January Expert Dialogues at the National Centre RUSSIA, it is necessary to submit an application via the registration form on the website.