Creators of the Future: speaking of science fiction writers who will take part in the International Symposium

The International Symposium "Inventing the Future", which is going to be held on November 4-6 at the National Centre RUSSIA, will be attended by famous science fiction writers along with government officials, prominent scientists, researchers, futurologists and forecasters. We keep on presenting the distinguished guests, moderators and experts who will deliver speeches at the Symposium events.

Italian writer Roberto Quaglia was named "Europe's Best Writer" in 2009. Also, in the Hall of Fame Awards of the European Science Fiction Society (ESFS), he was listed as the best author for his short story "The Beloved Time of Their Lives" . Roberto Quaglia is co-chairman of the ESFS, which organizes the Eurocon festivals. As an invited Symposium expert, he will take part in a discussion of the transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world. 

Science fiction writer and scientist Julia Zonis worked at the University College London Cancer  Institute (UCL Cancer Institute). Then she was a researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), and in Toronto. Julia Zonis is currently a head of the laboratory at BIOCAD company. Her article in the "Biology of the Cell" journal, which explored the specifics of cell division, was recognized as the best at the end of the year. The author writes in the genre of biopunk. At the symposium, Julia Zonis will share her ideas in a discussion about the technological future of humanity in the context of cyberpunk and biopunk. 

Anton Pervushin is a science fiction writer and a leading Russian expert on the history of space exploration. Thus, he is an author of dozens of books and TV shows about cosmonautics. Among his works: "The Last Space Chance," in which he examines the prospects for space travel and the causes of stagnation in space exploration in our time, "108 Minutes Which Changed the World," about Yuri Gagarin's space flight, "Yuri Gagarin: One Flight And a Lifetime." Anton Pervushin is the research manager of the displays: "Gagarin: the Hero of Our Time" and "A Word about the Son" at the Joint Memorial Museum of Yuri Gagarin. At the Symposium, the expert will take part in the discussion of space technologies.  

On July 1, 2024, President Vladimir Putin signed an order establishing the National Centre RUSSIA, with the purpose to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO, and to showcase the country's achievements on an ongoing basis.

On November 4-6, the International Symposium "Inventing the Future" will be held at the National Centre RUSSIA. Along with the Symposium, a large-scale art show "Legacy for the Future" will kick off. It will feature works by young artists -- graduates of art universities from different countries. The show condones the idea of a dialogue about the future of the world where man is in the focus.