The National Centre RUSSIA invites everyone to take part in the III International Symposium "Inventing the Future"
On 12–13 November, the National Centre RUSSIA will once again become the main meeting place for those thinking about what tomorrow will look like. The III International Symposium "Inventing the Future" will bring together more than 7,000 participants from different countries — scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and everyone who cares about what the future holds. Anyone can join this major international dialogue on the future of humanity by registering on the event website.
The Symposium's main objective is to jointly design positive scenarios for the future, drawing on best practices and bold ideas. The event will continue the traditions established at the I and II Symposia and promises to be even more engaging and wide-ranging this year.
The programme is built around three key areas: "People and Values", "Progress", and "Culture and Art". This year, particular emphasis will be placed on networking and expanding open formats. Guests can look forward to foresight sessions and public talks, scientific discussions and creative meetings, podcasts and showcases, scientific stand-up, film project pitches, inspiring interviews with scientists, athletes and cultural figures, practical training sessions and much more.
The event will also feature a space competencies case championship, offering participants the opportunity to undertake internships at leading space companies in Russia; an open lecture series featuring renowned experts and young professionals; and the opening of the "Rink of the Future" videogames lobby. Another highlight will be the presentation of the All-Russian Science Fiction Literary Award, established in 2025 by the National Centre RUSSIA and the Union of Writers of Russia.
Registration for the Symposium is already open on the National Centre RUSSIA website. Join a community of people who do not wait for the future, but create it today.
The III International Symposium "Inventing the Future" is a flagship
event of the National Centre RUSSIA, bringing together scientists, researchers,
entrepreneurs, cultural figures and technology visionaries from around the
world for the third time. The project was created as an open platform for
jointly seeking answers to global challenges and designing positive scenarios
for the future in science, culture and society. The Symposium continues the
traditions established in 2024 and 2025, expanding the geographical reach of
its participants and the range of topics discussed with each edition.
Participants in the Lecture Hall can look forward to a packed programme featuring three thematic blocks, leading experts from different countries and an interactive illusionist show.
The first lecture in the "Symbols of the Times: World Expositions" series will be held at 18:00 on 9 September at the National Centre RUSSIA.
Registration has opened for the III International Symposium "Inventing the Future", which will be held on 12–13 November 2026 at the National Centre RUSSIA.
