Gostiny Dvor Business Programme

Scientific and practical conference ‘Territory of Energy Dialogue 2025’

Sustainable Development of the Russian Fuel and Energy Industry: Partnership between Government, Business, and Science

The key to the sustainable development of the Russian fuel and energy industry lies in the optimal combination of public policy, intensifying public-private partnerships, increasing scientific, technological, and innovative resources, finding new approaches to science management, and providing the industry with engineering personnel. Today, Russia has established a number of mechanisms at the state level to ensure the achievement of its national development goals and to meet strategic objectives for both the Russian economy as a whole and the fuel and energy sector in particular. These mechanisms include national projects, comprehensive scientific and technical programmes that encompass the full innovation cycle, innovative development programmes for partly state-owned companies, the establishment of engineering schools at key industry universities, emerging ecosystems such as the ‘Science and Innovation’ domain, industry-specific knowledge systems, and industry-specific procurements, among other things.

What is the role and significance of the knowledge economy in the sustainable development of the Russian fuel and energy industry? What multiplier effect will be created by the implementation of the national project ‘New Nuclear and Energy Technologies’? How do innovative development programmes help companies to be resilient in the face of numerous destabilizing factors? What capabilities and limitations do domestic engineering schools have in terms of creating a powerful, modern science and technological sector in the country? How can new approaches to working with information ensure technological breakthroughs in and the sustainable development of the Russian fuel and energy sector? What needs to be done to quickly achieve a high level of digital maturity and integrate AI into business processes?

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Development of Sustainable Energy in North and Central Asia

Expanding subregional cooperation is crucial for North and Central Asia to improve the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (“Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all”). Sharing similar structural constraints and challenges, the countries in the subregion have been collectively identifying distinctive features that require enhanced regional cooperation. Given the geographic locations of the countries and their common environmental vulnerabilities, subregional energy cooperation is an urgent priority. In light of the energy instability around the world and market changes, countries need to coordinate policy and cooperate more closely to eliminate any obstacles that may arise. To address these challenges, a project to support the development of sustainable energy in North and Central Asia was launched in 2024 within the framework of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific with the support of the Russian Federation.

Interim results of the project. The role of international organizations in bolstering the capacity to address the energy challenges of countries in the focal region. Regional energy connectivity: the key to the sustainable energy of the future.

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Annual meeting of the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform

In 2025, BRICS energy ministers approved an updated roadmap for energy cooperation for the period of 2025–2030 and designated the Energy Research Cooperation Platform (Energy Platform) as the key mechanism for energy cooperation within BRICS. Since 2019, the Energy Platform has been conducting joint research and practical activities to develop the fuel and energy sector of BRICS countries, as well as promising areas of technological cooperation. National secretariats were established to coordinate the platform’s work, with the Russian Energy Agency of the Russian Ministry of Energy serving as the Russian secretariat. The meeting participants will discuss the current projects of the BRICS Energy Platform and prospects for its further development in light of the updated roadmap priorities.

The role of the Energy Platform in developing the BRICS energy dialogue. The BRICS Energy Platform in the context of the changing configuration of BRICS. The Energy Platform’s practical activities: a promising area for intensifying cooperation. Prospects for expanding the Energy Platform’s interaction with multilateral institutions.

Moderator:
Yelena Vikulova — Director of International Affairs, Russian Energy Agency, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

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A Casual Meeting with the Laureates of the Global Energy International Prize

Energy has always been the foundation for global economic prosperity and improving people’s quality of life. Since ancient times, humanity has sought new ways to generate energy in an effort to make it accessible to all and has consistently found answers to the challenges of ensuring global energy supplies thanks to technology. The energy industry has rapidly developed as a result of cutting-edge developments and technological solutions, but meeting humanity’s growing needs has also required more energy than ever. Global energy consumption has increased by 50% in the 21st century alone and could grow by another 25% by 2050, according to various estimates.

Where can we find so much energy and how can we ensure its availability? What will the sustainable energy of the future look like? What technologies will it require? How will energy consumption change at the regional level? How can we reduce the fuel and energy sector’s manmade impact on the environment and climate without compromising socioeconomic development?

Moderator:
Sergey Brilev — President, The Global Energy Association

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The Russia–China Energy Alliance: Prospects and Challenges

Moderator:
Nikolai Vavilov — Director, Institute for the Development of Communications and Research of China and the Countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America

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Science in the Fuel and Energy Industry: From Idea to Mass Production

The modern energy sector needs both massive investments as well as breakthrough scientific solutions that are capable of setting new trajectories for technological development. Scientific and technical expertise is the foundation for establishing sovereign production chains, reducing dependence on external supplies, and enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic fuel and energy industry. However, the path from laboratory developments to mass production is often long and fragmented. The transition from scientific research to commercialization in the fuel and energy sector requires a systematic approach and sustainable collaboration between research centres, engineering organizations, and manufacturing companies. Only coordinated efforts by all parties involved in the technological chain will make it possible to reduce the time it takes to bring innovations to market, adapt solutions to the realities of the industry, and scale up successful developments. The effective integration of science, engineering, and industry is a key prerequisite for technological sovereignty.

What mechanisms could accelerate technology transfer in the energy sector? What is the role of technology clusters, engineering centres, and industry-specific research and education centres? What barriers hinder the scaling of scientific solutions, and how can we overcome them? What kind of demands should the fuel and energy sector have for science, and what are the most effective public-private partnership tools? Where is the boundary between fundamental research and the priorities of applied science for the industry?

Moderator:
Oleg Zhdaneev — Advisor General Director – Head of Import Substitution in Oil and Energy Complex Competence Center, Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

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Russian Innovations for the Coal Industry

The Kuzbass – Donbass World-Class Research and Academic Centre has been implementing the ‘Clean Coal-Green Kuzbass’ integrated scientific and technical programme – the first initiative of this scale in the Russian coal industry – under the supervision of the Russian Ministry of Energy since 2022. As part of the programme, 15 projects are being implemented and 34 promising technologies have already been developed and are being integrated into production processes at enterprises. During the panel session, the Kuzbass – Donbass World-Class Research and Academic Centre will present its experience in implementing scientific projects that can be adapted for universities, research institutes, and scientific and technological institutes to optimize cooperation with R&D customers and accelerate the commercialization of developments.

Which new technologies have already proven their effectiveness in the coal industry? What are some of the advantages of combining the efforts of universities, research institutes, and industrial enterprises? How are integrated scientific and technical programmes addressing import substitution issues and helping to achieve technological sovereignty in the coal industry, specifically in terms of replacing imported mining and mining transport equipment? How can eco-friendly coal mining and processing technologies reduce the negative environmental impact? What state support tools are currently in place for scientific, technical, and innovative projects?

Moderator:
Irina Ganieva — Director, ANO Scientific and Educational Center Kuzbass

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New Horizons: How Import Substitution Is Transforming the Electrical Equipment Market

Given the current global economic changes and sanctions, many companies and organizations are attempting to adapt to the new reality by finding alternative solutions to meet their needs for electrical equipment, materials, and components. The session will address key trends and challenges facing the market and present successful examples of companies that have incorporated import substitution into their strategies. The participants will have the opportunity to exchange experience, discuss best practices, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

What are the main challenges companies face when transitioning to domestically produced analogues? What innovative solutions and technologies could support the import substitution process? How are state policies and support influencing import substitution in the electrical industry? What are some examples of successful import substitution in the current market situation?

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Smart Distributed Energy Systems: The Next Step towards the Digital Transformation of the Electric Power Industry

New technological solutions for the digital transformation of the electric power industry have been actively developed in recent years, including automated hybrid energy systems, digital power grid districts, urban multi-infrastructure systems, smart building energy management systems, and infrastructure for electric (hydrogen) transport. Now the time has come to integrate these solutions into large-scale systems that can maximize economic and technological benefits for consumers and the energy system as a whole. The Energynet National Technology Initiative working group has come up with a systemic approach to the digital transformation of the electric power industry that could lead to the creation of smart distributed energy systems.

What conditions are needed to create a smart distributed energy system in Russia? Why is this new approach particularly relevant today (in light of the objectives set by the Energy Strategy 2050, the General Plan 2042, and the technological sovereignty model)? What are some of the types of smart distributed energy systems? What specific tasks can they currently address? What tasks should the Energynet NTI working group undertake to support projects, draft a regulatory framework, and develop cognitive sovereignty in engineering and management thinking with respect to smart distributed energy systems?

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Technological Leadership: Practical Experience Using AI in the Fuel and Energy Sector

Artificial intelligence is already being used in the fuel and energy sector to optimize value chains, improve risk and resource management, and enhance the efficiency of networks and other infrastructure, while spurring on scientific and technological development and the integration of innovations. The government, leading energy sector organizations, and digital companies are all working hard to develop AI technologies in the fuel and energy sector. As a digital product that requires significant computing and energy capacity, AI could drive the development of both domestic solutions for electronic components and better efficiency in the electric power industry.

How can the synergy between AI and energy be used to develop the fuel and energy sector and improve its efficiency? Will AI help to achieve controlled digital sovereignty in the fuel and energy industry? What prospects exist for applying AI in the fuel and energy sector? Is the optimization of production processes using AI in the fuel and energy industry the key to increased efficiency and safety? What is the outlook for establishing enterprise clusters to develop AI given the intensifying global race in this field? Will advances in major AI projects as energy consumers lead to the development of energy technologies and increased electrical capacity?

Moderator:
Konstantin Vorobyov — Deputy Director General, Russian Energy Agency, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

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A New Era: Small Generation, Huge Economic Benefits

Given their enormous potential, small-scale distributed power generation and decentralized energy supplies are critical to Russia’s economic development, particularly in remote and isolated areas, which make up 70% of the country’s territory. Microgeneration, renewable energy sources, and local and small-scale power generation could have significant potential to balance regional energy supplies. Growing energy shortages in certain regions, high costs and long waits for grid connection, and insufficient demand for Russian-made power engineering products are driving the need to develop new models of local energy supply. A key aspect of these new models and approaches is that energy infrastructure owned by individuals and businesses, which can effectively serve as small suppliers, are integrated as much as possible into local energy supplies. Best practices in the electric power industry in recent years need to be adapted and replicated in terms of heat and water supplies and sanitation, with the creation of decentralized supply mechanisms, including ones that do not rely on centralized grid infrastructure. Another key objective is the fine-tuning of financial instruments that allow for the development of public-private partnership mechanisms to improve local energy supplies.

What role does distributed energy play in guaranteeing power supplies to consumers? What measures need to be taken to develop small-scale generation in Russia? How can distributed energy supply principles be applied to heat and water supply? What measures are needed to increase the involvement of citizens and business in decentralized energy markets? How does small-scale energy contribute to the economic development of remote areas?

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Developing Human Capital and Staffing in the Fuel and Energy Sector to Achieve the Goals of the Energy Strategy 2050

Attracting and retaining skilled professionals is a key element in achieving the main goals of Russia’s Energy Strategy 2050, and the strategy sets the corresponding targets for this. Jobs in the fuel and energy sector are appealing because of the HR policies, programmes for attracting and retaining skilled professionals, and social policies implemented by energy companies. In turn, the availability of skilled professionals in the labour market directly depends on the quality and content of training programmes that leading universities and colleges offer for blue-collar workers and engineers.

What are the most effective components of the HR strategies of leading fuel and energy companies? What is the best way to share experience in the training and retraining of personnel at industrial companies? What is the optimal balance between in-house and outsourced HR training (advanced training) systems? Are wages in the fuel and energy sectors competitive enough and to what extent do they correspond to labour productivity? Which components of the benefits package are most effective for attracting and retaining staff? How can material and non-material incentives be optimally combined? What else needs to be done to ensure long-term staff retention and increase the proportion of skilled professionals at fuel and energy companies to 94% by 2036 and 96% by 2050?

Moderator:
Arkady Zamoskovny — General Director, Association of Electric Energy Employers

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Efficient Energy for a Smart City

Megacities are rapidly developing at the moment. With the emergence of transport hubs and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, questions arise about the readiness of energy infrastructure. Electricity shortages are the main constraint in the development of megacities. Moscow and the surrounding region may need an additional 3 GW of capacity by 2030 to meet electricity demand. The regional programme ‘Energy Conservation and Improved Energy Efficiency for 2026–2028 with an Outlook to 2035’ enables grid and generating companies to ensure the reliability of power supplies and reserve capacity in the face of sanctions and the high cost of borrowed capital. Implementing energy efficiency measures as part of this programme will enable Moscow to improve conditions in public, commercial, and residential buildings, as well as street light systems.

What are the key first steps that need to be taken to ensure that a city’s energy system is keeping up with the development pace of a modern megacity based on the example of Moscow and other major Russian cities? What are key industry players proposing to improve energy efficiency to transform Moscow into a smart city? Can new residential and administrative buildings in Russia achieve energy neutrality (autonomy) and, if so, by what year? What needs to be done to achieve this?

Moderator:
Olga Roganova — Deputy General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia

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Frank Conversations about Renewable Energy in Russia

The energy transition continues to be a major trend in the global energy sector. Efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce the cost of innovative renewable power generation equipment and energy storage systems have resulted in the accelerated growth in the share of carbon-free energy. Since 2024, the flat-rate price for wind and solar power generation from new investment projects being implemented in Russia has been consistently lower than that of other generation facilities. However, Russia’s current economic potential for renewable energy generation cannot be fully realized without measures to comprehensively plan the integration of large volumes of energy transition technologies into the energy system. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, along with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Russian Ministry of Energy, and the Russia Renewable Energy Development Association, are initiating a discussion to address key issues concerning the development of renewable energy in Russia and identify growth points for the industry.

What are the most common approaches worldwide to forecasting and balancing output, as well as determining the available and billable capacity of renewable energy generation facilities, and which ones are most viable for application in Russia? How are approaches to long-term planning for the development of new renewable energy generation facilities and large-capacity solar power systems being implemented globally? What is the best way to plan the development of solar power plants, wind power plants, and solar power systems to ensure the ability to quickly compensate for projected short-term electricity (capacity) shortages? How should the rapid technological decrease in the cost of renewable energy and solar power systems be taken into account when updating medium- and long-term planning documents for the development of energy systems?

Moderator:
Alexey Zhikharev — Director, Russia Renewable Energy Development Association; Director, ENSOLVE

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The Role of Standardization in Developing the Russian Oil Refining Industry

Standardization is one of the key factors that supports public policy in various sectors of the economy and industry, as it helps to develop innovation, reduce technical barriers in trade, ensure security, and promote fair competition and partnership. The session participants will discuss the regulatory framework for standardization in Russia, current and planned legislative changes, environmental aspects of standardization in the oil refining industry, as well as some of the specifics of the technical regulation and accreditation of oil refining testing laboratories.

What standardization-related work has been carried out to ensure the feasibility of implementing oil and petroleum product testing methods in the current geopolitical situation? How is compliance with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic (Customs) Union ensured? What innovative work and research is being conducted in conjunction with standardization efforts? How are testing laboratories being supported in light of changes in standardization documents, digitalization, and the development of information systems?

Moderator:
Viktor Kovalenko — Director, Department of Standardization, Metrology, and Technical Regulation, Russian Energy Agency, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

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Standards of the Institute of Oil and Gas Technological Initiatives as a Tool for Developing Technological Leadership

Moderator:
Oleg Zhdaneev — Advisor General Director – Head of Import Substitution in Oil and Energy Complex Competence Center, Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

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Presentation of the ‘Energy Breakthrough 2025’ Contest

The ‘Energy Breakthrough’ national industry contest for innovative projects and developments in the electric power industry has been held annually since 2013. The goal of the contest is to improve the efficiency of Russian energy companies by identifying, selecting, and piloting innovative technological solutions from small technology companies. The contest, which is being organized by Rosseti and the Skolkovo Foundation (VEB.RF Group), has two tracks: ‘Technology Track’ – for individual participants and project teams, including research teams (graduate students, scientists, and specialists); ‘Future Power Engineers’ – a youth track for project teams of schoolchildren and students who propose technological/software solutions that have the potential to be used by energy companies and consumers. The plan includes a step-by-step review of project proposals, their refinement through collaboration with energy experts, the selection of sites for pilot testing at the facilities of energy companies, and the subsequent implementation of pilot projects and their integration into the production and business activities of fuel and energy companies.

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Presentation of the Energy Section of the Forecast for Russia’s Scientific and Technological Development until 2050

Forecasting the scientific and technological development of the energy sector is a vital function in the state strategic planning system, which helps to create a scientifically based long-term vision of changes in the technological profile of the fuel and energy sectors and identify priority and critical technologies, including cross-cutting ones. In the current environment, scientific and technological development is a key component in ensuring the country’s independence and security, as well as the competitiveness and technological sovereignty of the national economy. The effectiveness of scientific and technological forecasting is determined based on how technologies help to solve major socioeconomic problems in response to current and future threats, as well as other major challenges. During the session, experts from the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences will present the main provisions of the Forecast for the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Energy Sector until 2050, which was prepared in accordance with Decree No. 622 of the Russian President dated 17 August 2023.

How are the methodology and tools for forecasting the scientific and technological development of the Russian energy sector changing in the current situation? What are the priority focuses for the scientific and technological development of the various sectors of the Russian fuel and energy industry? How will the scientific and technological development of the energy sector impact the parameters of the country’s economic development?

Moderator:
Sergey Philippov — Director, The Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences

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Pitch session ‘Small Tech Companies for Big Energy’

Corporations in the fuel and energy sector currently face new challenges: the selection and integration of critical Russian-made technologies. To realize the potential that could come from the optimal use of investment resources and reduce energy intensity in various industries, Russian corporations and customers need to seek out Russian technological solutions. The rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital capabilities, along with growth in new industrial and service segments, is driving demand for innovation. The session will present 20 specific technological solutions (cases) from the best Skolkovo participants that are already delivering economic benefits to Russian fuel and energy companies and major energy consumers. These solutions have been tested at real-world production facilities – from oil fields and energy systems to metallurgical giants – and help reduce dependence on foreign solutions. The discussion will be attended by representatives of the federal executive authorities, fuel and energy companies, major consumers, owners of manufacturing enterprises, and startups that are technology leaders in creating solutions for the fuel and energy sector. They will share case studies about the launch of joint projects, discuss barriers to replicating solutions, and discuss the economic impact across the industry. The Skolkovo Foundation will present the experience it has gained from implementing industry programmes with its partners in the fuel and energy sector to select and introduce technological innovations.

Moderator:
Oleg Kobozev — Director, Industrial Technology Development Centre, Skolkovo Foundation

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Pitch session ‘How Young Scientists Are Contributing to Russia’s Technological Sovereignty’

This session features presentations by the winners and runners-up in the 5th ‘Renewable Energy of the Planet 2025’ National Contest for Students, Postgraduates, and Young Scientists, which was organized by the Russia Renewable Energy Development Association with the support of the Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy. The contest includes four categories: ‘Energy Transition Technologies and Technical Solutions’, ‘Solutions for Enhancing the Flexibility of Energy Systems as a Driver for Increasing the Share of Renewable Energy Generation’, ‘Mechanisms for Stimulating Investment in the Energy Transition’, and ‘Social and Environmental Initiatives for Promoting the Energy Transition’. The winners of the ‘Renewable Energy of the Planet 2025’ contest will present their work in a stand-up format. The winners will have the opportunity to briefly and vividly describe their innovative developments and scientific achievements in renewable energy, including solar and wind energy technologies, biofuels, energy efficiency solutions, and digital energy management systems. The event will offer a platform to exchange experience, establish scientific and business contacts, and discuss prospects for youth innovations in and the strategic development of the industry.

Moderator:
Darya Gordeeva — Director of External Communications, Russia Renewable Energy Development Association

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Awards ceremony for the winners of the ‘Renewable Energy of the Planet 2025’ Contest for Young Scientists

The ‘Renewable Energy of the Planet 2025’ National Contest for Young Scientists is being organized by the Russia Renewable Energy Development Association. The contest aims to develop youth science, identify and support talented new scientists, and search for innovative solutions and developments in renewable energy and environmental protection. The competition includes several stages, from the submission of applications and evaluation of projects to the presentation of work to a panel of judges consisting of leading scientists and representatives of the industry and government agencies. Undergraduates, graduate students, and young scientists under 30 years of age from universities in Russia, the CIS, and other countries are invited to participate. The contest includes four categories: ‘Energy Transition Technologies and Technical Solutions’, ‘Solutions for Enhancing the Flexibility of Energy Systems as a Driver for Increasing the Share of Renewable Energy Generation’, ‘Mechanisms for Stimulating Investment in the Energy Transition’, and ‘Social and Environmental Initiatives for Promoting the Energy Transition’.

The Customer Journey of an Electricity Consumer

Moderator:
Natalya Nevmerzhitskaya — Chairman of the Board, Association of Energy Suppliers