The presentation by Naila Mehrabova was recognized as the most outstanding in the "Investments in Technology" session during the panel pitching of the Open Dialogue at the National Centre RUSSIA

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At the National Centre RUSSIA, a panel pitching session titled "Investments in Technology" was held within the framework of the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth". As a result of the event, the presentation by Naila Mehrabova, a member of the Supervisory Board of Azersun Holding (Azerbaijan), was acknowledged.

In her work and presentation, she proposed creating a digital blockchain platform for export, logistics, and insurance, emphasizing the need for transparent and accessible solutions for developing markets. According to her, technologies such as AI, blockchain, and autonomous intelligent agents can significantly simplify international trade and reduce costs.

"Today, we live in a fragmented world with massive hidden costs. Developing economies hold 60% of the world's resources but receive only 15% of the financing. Imagine creating a unified digital space where a farmer, a bank, and an exporter operate under a single standard, without paperwork. This could save up to 7 billion dollars a year. These funds could be redirected to development — from restoring factories to social programs," noted Naila Mehrabova.

The Open Dialogue brought together participants from 102 countries. The discussions were followed not only in person but also by hundreds of thousands of viewers online. On April 29, the panel pitching session featured the authors of the six best essays on the topic of investments in technology — from Russia, India, Azerbaijan, and Tanzania.

The expert panel for the "Investments in Technology" session included: Hugo Mathecowitsch (Brazil), founder of Tools for the Commons; Felipe Montes (Colombia), co-founder and CEO of Kravata; Saad Saeed (Belgium), professor at the ICHEC Brussels Management School; Caroline Poli, founder of Mippo and member of the Brazilian CBDC working group; and Rachid Yazami (Singapore), president of KVI Holdings and member of the International Committee for the Global Energy Prize.

One of the essayists presenting was Russian environmentalist Vladimir Chuprov. He proposed a solution to one of the most pressing climate challenges — extreme urban heat. The expert presented rooftop and façade solar power technology as an accessible alternative to traditional energy sources.

"We can make the sun — the source of heat — work for cooling. Photovoltaic panels cool buildings while supplying them with energy. But for the technology to succeed, we need a political signal — a signal to act," said Vladimir Chuprov.

Among the essayists who presented their works were Debjit Chakraborty (Chamber of Indo-Russian Technological Cooperation, India), who emphasized the importance of investing in joint projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and fintech, and proposed the idea of establishing a BRICS+ Innovation Bank; and Gaurav Mahajan (partner at Precept Law Offices, India), who spoke about the contribution of global centers of competence to India's economy through attracting investment, creating jobs, and developing regions.

Yevgeny Osadchuk (PhD in Economics, Deputy Director for Digital Technologies at the ANO "Digital Economy", Russia) also took the floor, proposing the creation of a data and idea exchange platform coordinated by Russia to strengthen the leadership of the Global South and East in the field of AI. Michael Bernard Mwidete (student at the National Institute of Transport, Tanzania) presented his view on the potential of agricultural drones as a key technological solution to support the rapidly growing population.