Business Programme 2023

October 11, 2023,
09:00-10:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

State-of-the-Art Technologies: Dialogue with Leaders in the Oil and Gas Sector

The energy sector today faces a growing demand for energy resources from consumers. The key task for the fuel and energy sector of the Russian Federation is to maintain the operability and safety of functioning production facilities, preserve product quality, and increase production capacity through the implementation of new projects. Today, ensuring technological sovereignty in the oil and gas sector, which is the foundation of the Russian Federation's economy, is a prerequisite for its security and sustainable development. The solution to this state task is possible with a science-based and balanced technical policy in the fuel and energy sector, taking into account the priorities and objective limitations of technological development in industries, as well as the use of foreign developments in critical areas. What are the barriers facing the oil and gas sector in Russia today? How can they be levelled? What are the priorities for the development of related areas that support the fuel and energy sector? What domestic technologies of the oil and gas sector are being introduced in Russia? What are the prospects for their replication and scaling, as well as international cooperation in the technological sphere?

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

Panellists:
Oleg Aksyutin — Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee – Head of the Prospective Development Department, Gazprom
Tutuka Ariadji — Director General of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia
Darya Borisova — Member of the Board – Managing Director for Development and Innovations, SIBUR
Yakov Ginzburg — General Director, Irkutsk Oil Company (INK)
Oleg Zhuravlev — General Director, Wormhols Implementation
Natalya Komarova — Governor of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Anton Maximov — Director, Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis named after A.V. Topchiev of the Russian Academy of Sciences

October 11, 2023,
11:00-12:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Technological Sovereignty and Low-Carbon Energy: Looking to Tomorrow

In partnership with the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom

The adoption of modern energy solutions makes a significant contribution to safeguarding the technological sovereignty of states while also creating opportunities for collaboration with foreign nations in the field of advanced solutions across various sectors. The development of national energy portfolios is crucial for the successful establishment and operation of large industrial facilities, energy-intensive industries, and high-tech production. Simultaneously, it is imperative to comply with a sustainable agenda to collectively work towards joint goals to decarbonize the global economy. How can we establish the essential technological conditions to support socio-economic development, especially within the energy sector? How can the growth of expertise be ensured? How can the priorities of domestic science be realigned to facilitate the creation of conditions and strategies for the high-tech advancement of strategically significant industries?

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

Panellists:
Alparslan Bayraktar — Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey
Yernat Berdigulov — Managing Director for Strategy and Asset Management, Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna"
Pavan Kapoor — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation
Viktor Karankevich — Minister of Energy of the Republic of Belarus
Alexey Likhachev — Director General, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Alexander Trembitsky — Chairman, Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service
Nyan Htun — Union Minister of Electric Power of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Myo Thein Kyaw — Union Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Mikhail Chudakov — Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

October 11, 2023,
16:30-17:45

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Science in the Development of Russia's Energy Sector: New Challenges, New Opportunities

In recent years, the Russian energy sector has faced unprecedented challenges, including a ban on the import of energy equipment and technologies to Russia and restrictions on the supply of Russian resources. The solution to this situation is seen in the reorientation of the Russian energy sector towards domestic developments and technologies, which are intended to serve as the foundation of the country's energy security in the near future. Systemic fundamental and applied scientific research should play a leading role here. The results of such research will enable the Russian power industry to transition to a highly efficient and cost-effective development path in the new geopolitical conditions. What are the possible scenarios for the fourth energy transition? What technological breakthroughs and revolutions are expected in electricity generation, transmission, storage, distribution, and consumption? What will be the new energy balance of the country?

Moderator:
Aleksey Varaksin — Deputy Academician-Secretary, Department of Energy, Engineering, Mechanics and Control Processes of the Russian Academy of Sciences (OEMMPU RAS)

Panellists:
Eduard Volkov — Head of the Laboratory of Innovative Technologies in Electric Power Industry, Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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
Alexey Makarov — Scientific Director, Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ERI RAS)
Valery Rachkov — Scientific Supervisor for Research and Development Work of the Project Direction, Proryv Project, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Valery Stennikov — Director, Melentiev Energy Systems Institute of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ESI SB RAS)
Mars Khasanov — Director of Science, Gazprom Neft

October 12, 2023,
10:00-11:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

The Digital Transformation of the Energy Sector: New Opportunities for Enhancing Industrial Independence

Digital transformation offers new opportunities to enhance the industrial independence of the country’s fuel and energy sector. The integration of digital technologies not only enhances the efficiency of production and resource management processes but also elevates the quality of services provided. The development of digital infrastructure in the energy sector contributes to the increased competitiveness of domestic producers and reduces dependence on imports, thereby improving safety as well. Consequently, the digital transformation of the energy sector is a necessary step to ensure the long-term stability and development of the domestic economy. How does the government assess the level of digitalization in the fuel and energy sectors? What projects are currently being implemented to ensure the digital transformation of these sectors? What barriers do industry enterprises face in this area today, and what opportunities exist to overcome them?

Moderators:
Tamara Merebashvili — Deputy General Director, Head of the Corporate and Property Relations Unit, Corporate Secretary, PJSC Inter RAO; Chairman of the Board, Digital Energy Association
Alexander Khvalko — Director, Digital Energy Association

Panellists:
Jiye Wang — Deputy Director for Information Technology, State Grid Corporation of China
Konstantin Kravchenko — Deputy General Director for Digital Transformation, Rosseti
Boris Makevnin — Director for Digitalization and Information Technologies, T Plus
Sergey Ovchinnikov — Head of the Department of Control Systems and Digitalization, Gazprom Neft
Stanislav Terentyev — Director of Digital Transformation, System Operator of the United Power System
Eduard Sheremetsev — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

October 12, 2023,
10:00-11:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Hydrogen Power Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities

The development of low-carbon hydrogen energy in Russia is not only necessary to achieve decarbonization goals in the broadest sense of the word but also to establish a fully-fledged low-carbon hydrogen industry based on its own competencies and in cooperation with foreign partners. Currently, the focus lies on both building a domestic market for producers and consumers and creating the necessary infrastructure for potential low-carbon hydrogen exports and technological innovations. A roadmap for the development of hydrogen energy has been formulated to promote the creation and scaling of hydrogen technologies. According to the document, low-carbon hydrogen production in Russia is projected to reach 550,000 tonnes by 2030. Simultaneously, the development of hydrogen will necessitate the advancement of at least 30 technologies, which are currently at varying stages of readiness. How will hydrogen energy develop in Russia, considering external technological limitations? What measures should be taken to develop and implement in-house hydrogen energy technologies? How can legislative initiatives and strategic plans stimulate the growth of the domestic market and export opportunities? What changes are required in personnel policies?

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

Panellists:
Tutuka Ariadji — Director General of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia

Anton Maximov — Director, Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis named after A.V. Topchiev of the Russian Academy of Sciences

October 12, 2023,
12:15-13:30

Manege, 1st floor, Plenary conference hall

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Building the City of the Future

Today, more than half of the world's population lives in cities. The pace of urbanization is constantly increasing, making it necessary to take into account the challenges faced by modern cities. Climate change, resource scarcity, and social issues require a systematic approach to creating an urban environment that would contribute to improving living standards, employment, and the well-being of the population. In response to the challenges of our era, the image of the metropolis is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by modern technologies, including digital innovations. This transformation encompasses new solutions in urban planning, energy efficiency, eco-friendly transportation, and electricity production. Cities are becoming smarter, more sustainable, and more comfortable to live in, but the main scale of their changes on the way to transformation into “megacities of the future” lies ahead. How does energy impact the future development of cities? What fuel and energy sector technologies and innovative solutions are currently in demand in modern cities? How are megacities in different parts of the world adapting to changing climatic conditions? What should the energy systems of large cities look like in the future to preserve and improve the quality of life for their residents? Can initiatives from city residents play a role in the ongoing ecological and energy transformations of cities?

Moderator:
Sergey Brilev — President, The Global Energy Association

Panellists:
Jiye Wang — Deputy Director for Information Technology, State Grid Corporation of China

October 12, 2023,
12:15-13:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Artificial Intelligence: Prospects for Application in the Fuel and Energy Sector

To promote the integration of artificial intelligence within the fuel and energy sector, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, in compliance with directives from the President and the Government of the Russian Federation, has revamped the departmental initiative known as “Digital Energy”. It is planned that it will include events aimed at identifying the needs of fuel and energy sector companies in artificial intelligence technologies, as well as attracting developers of AI solutions to the fuel and energy sector. What government support measures are necessary for the fuel and energy sectors and IT solution manufacturers to adopt artificial intelligence? What are the most promising areas for implementing artificial intelligence in the fuel and energy sector today? What safeguards should be established to mitigate the potential negative consequences of using artificial intelligence?

Moderator:
Eduard Sheremetsev — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Panellists:
Timur Bronitskiy — Deputy Director of the Department of Economic Development and Finance of the Government of the Russian Federation
Sergey Garbuk — Director for Research Project, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Chairman of Technical Committee 164 "Artificial Intelligence", Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart)
Evgeniy Zvezdin — Deputy General Director for Digital Development, TATNEFT
Boris Makevnin — Director for Digitalization and Information Technologies, T Plus
Albina Mukhametyanova — Head of Department, National Center for the Development of Artificial Intelligence under the Government of the Russian Federation
Stanislav Terentyev — Director of Digital Transformation, System Operator of the United Power System
Alexey Shpilman — Professor, ITMO National Research University; Head of programs for the development of technologies and artificial intelligence tools, Gazprom Neft

October 12, 2023,
14:15-15:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Energy without Limits through Storage Systems: Regulation, Technologies, and Prospects

Today, the market for energy storage systems is actively developing in Russia and is projected to reach 10–15 GW by 2030, which is approximately ten times the current capacity. To stimulate this growth, in 2023, as part of the development of the energy storage systems high-tech sector, the Government of the Russian Federation signed preliminary agreements with leading companies. Additionally, a roadmap until 2030 for the development of this high-tech sector was approved, encompassing projects involving more than 40 organizations. The document places special emphasis on measures to ensure technological sovereignty and address market demands, aiming to secure Russia's competitive advantage and leadership in this field. However, there is still much work ahead for the successful implementation of these plans. What is the current state of the energy storage systems market in Russia? Are there any ongoing projects? What obstacles and limitations must be addressed to establish leadership in this sector? How will the electricity and capacity market transform with the advancement of energy storage systems?

Moderator:
Dmitry Ivanets — Deputy Director for Technological Development, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM

Panellists:
Evgeny Grabchak — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Andrey Likhachev — General Director, Specialist Developer Rublevo-Arkhangelskoye, SberCity
Igor Makovskiy — General Director, Rosseti Centre – Managing Organization of Rosseti Center and Volga Region

October 12, 2023,
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Electric Vehicles: Manufacturing and Infrastructure

The development of electric transportation is one of the most significant global trends in recent years, and its influence is steadily growing on a worldwide scale. According to expert estimates, nearly one in every five new cars sold in 2023 will be electric. There are compelling reasons behind this prediction: ambitious political commitments and subsequent subsidies for electric vehicles are pivotal to the growth of this market. In Russia, the electric car market is also expanding, thanks to government support measures. The first stage, which is the market launch, has already commenced. The second stage involves increasing the demand for electric cars, while the third stage focuses on localizing production. Another equally important factor driving this sector is the development of infrastructure, including digital infrastructure, which is being systematically implemented. Despite this, there are still constraints on market development. What are the pressing issues related to the advancement of electric transportation in Russia?

Moderator:
Vyacheslav Vavilov — Director, Advanced Engineering School “Motors of the Future”

Panellists:
Dmitry Belyaev — General Director, RusHydro CS; Director of Strategic Transactions Department, RusHydro
Karin Kneissl — Head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre (Geopolitical Observatory on Key Issues in Russia), St. Petersburg University; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria (2017–2019)

Konstantin Kravchenko — Deputy General Director for Digital Transformation, Rosseti

October 12, 2023,
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Scientific and Technological Development, and the Digital Transformation

Integration of Knowledge and Technologies as a Factor in the Development of the Fuel and Energy Sector of Russia

Today, Russia stands on the threshold of a fundamentally new stage of development, with technological sovereignty at its core. To achieve this goal, there is a transformation underway in science and technology policy, accompanied by the creation of new incentives to drive intensive innovation within the business sector. It is anticipated that by 2030, the country will have bolstered its scientific, personnel, and engineering capabilities for the production of critical and cross-cutting technologies. To expedite the development of these competencies, the Concept of Technological Development until 2030 was adopted in 2023. Among its primary objectives, this concept envisions the establishment of novel forms of integration between research and development, production, and technological activities, as well as the enhancement of education and human resources. These objectives hold particular significance for the fuel and energy sectors, which offer substantial prospects and opportunities for the implementation of new technologies. To effectively capitalize on these opportunities, it is crucial to establish a rapid exchange of information regarding technologies and scenarios for the global energy sector’s development, as well as to reinforce integration processes and the training of qualified personnel. How can a systematic and effective dialogue be established between knowledge holders, technology developers, and innovators in the energy sector? What environmental conditions are necessary for the advancement of science and technology in the fuel and energy sector? Are new regulatory mechanisms required? What tools should be employed to enhance the competencies of industry specialists? How can mechanisms be created to boost the export potential of Russian knowledge and technologies in the energy sector?

Moderator:
Alexey Kulapin — General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia

Panellists:
Ivan Lobanov — Rector, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Viktor Martynov — Rector, National University of Oil and Gas "Gubkin University" (Gubkin University)
Sergey Machekhin — Deputy General Director for Project Engineering, Sustainable Development and International Cooperation, RusHydro
Nikolay Rogalev — Rector, National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute"
Valery Salygin — Director, International Energy Policy and Diplomacy Institute of Moscow State Institute of International Relations under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (MIEP MGIMO)
Svetlana Solyannikova — Vice-rector for Scientific Work, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Diana Syunyaeva — Head, Center for Strategy, ITAT Development and New Product Creation, Gazprom Neft
Tatyana Terentyeva — Deputy Director General for Human Resources, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Mikhail Khardikov — Operations Director, En+ Group

Front row participants:
Dmitry Razumovsky — Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region
Alexander Samarin — Minister of Energy of the Moscow Region