Vladimir Putin sends greetings to participants in the III International Symposium "Inventing the Future"

The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the III International Symposium "Inventing the Future", which is being held on 12–13 November at the National Centre RUSSIA. Organised on the instructions of the head of state, the large-scale event has brought together more than 8,000 representatives of government, science, business, the creative industries, and public and youth organisations from 109 countries to develop positive scenarios for the future together, discuss innovative ideas and share their experience of working across disciplines.

"A new series of discussions begins today as part of the Open Dialogue 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth'. The first event in this major project will be the III International Symposium 'Inventing the Future', which is part of the Open Dialogue ecosystem. I welcome the participants of the Symposium to the National Centre RUSSIA. The Open Dialogue brings together people who are ready to put forward bold, unconventional ideas and solutions. It is a place where joint projects take shape and promising business contacts are made. It is particularly important that proposals put forward at your previous meetings are already being put into practice," noted the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

The head of state highlighted the Symposium's high international standing and expressed confidence that the event would be constructive and that the recommendations drawn up during the meetings and discussions would benefit all peoples by advancing progress and security.

"The Symposium has brought together representatives of business and the creative industries, scientists and experts from Russia and more than 100 other countries, including BRICS, CIS and SCO member countries. In wide-ranging, substantive discussions, you will explore in depth the key trends and paths for development in the global economy, science and the social sphere, and exchange views on current challenges and risks. I am confident that the meeting will be held in a constructive atmosphere and that the participants' recommendations will benefit our peoples and serve the interests of security and progress," the message reads.

The III International Symposium "Inventing the Future" is an original project of the National Centre RUSSIA and is being held on 12–13 November. The event is organised on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as part of the Decade of Science and Technology. Its programme traditionally brings together science, art and technology.

This year, the Symposium has brought together more than 8,000 statespeople, scientists and researchers, heads of corporations and business alliances, representatives of the creative industries and public organisations, and young professionals from 109 countries.

The programme is organised around three thematic tracks — "Human and Values", "Progress" and "Culture and the Arts". The main focus is on networking and building connections, as well as broadening the range of creative events and formats for young people. Cultural highlights will include the ceremony to present the II Russian Science Fiction Literary Award, the opening of the Gaming Lobby "Gaming Session of the Future", the II Museum Congress and a performance of the music and dance production "Khorovod. The Energy of Unity", which featured more than 600 performers from different regions of the country.