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- Artificial Intelligence and the Next Generation of Industry: UNIDO Centre at Startup Village 2026
On 28–29 May, the Skolkovo Innovation Center hosted the international technology festival Startup Village 2026 — one of the largest platforms for interaction between technology companies, investors, corporations, and development institutions. This year’s event brought together more than 10,000 participants, over 100 sessions in the business program, and thousands of B2B meetings dedicated to the development of the innovation economy and the implementation of advanced technologies.
- Digital Technologies Addressing Climate Challenges: UNIDO Centre at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
On 21–22 April, the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Forum served as a key regional platform to review progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to foster joint solutions for advancing the 2030 Agenda.
- UNIDO Centre participates in the “Ecology” Forum
On April 14–15, Moscow hosted the large-scale “Ecology” Forum, bringing together representatives of government authorities, international organizations, businesses, the scientific and expert community, as well as civil society organizations. The event served as a key platform for discussing pressing issues related to sustainable development, environmental policy, and the implementation of green technologies.
- The presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Russian Foreign Ministry
On April 9, a presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Reception House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, bringing together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, youth associations and the expert community.
- UNIDO Centre participated in the ICIE meeting
On March 26, the regular meeting of the Council of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) was held at the ICIE headquarters in Moscow. Participants discussed a wide range of issues, from personnel changes and membership expansion to developing cooperation with Asia and BRICS.
- UNIDO Centre Participates in the UN Report 2026
On January 20, representatives of the UNIDO Centre in the Russian Federation participated in a United Nations report analyzing key global trends in economic development, industrial transformation, and sustainable growth.
- Shaping the Industrial Future through Investment and Technology: UNIDO Held a Key ITP Network Session at the 21st General Conference in Riyadh
From 23 to 27 November, UNIDO held its 21st General Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of participants, including heads of state and government, ministers, representatives of UN agencies, major business and civil society groups, as well as experts from research institutes and other academic institutions, attended the event.
- Sber and UNIDO launch an international platform for sharing AI cases in BRICS+ countries and their partners – AI success hub
From November 19 to 21, the anniversary international conference „AI Journey 2025“ was held in Moscow, organized by Sber with the participation of the Artificial Intelligence Alliance. The anniversary event brought together leading experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers from Russia, China, India, Serbia, Brazil, and other countries to discuss key trends and challenges in artificial intelligence.
- Russian companies are invited to participate in UNIDO's tendering announced as part of UNIDO projects in Cuba and Uzbekistan
The UNIDO Centre in the Russian Federation informs that UNIDO tenders are currently being held within the framework of UNIDO projects in Cuba and Uzbekistan, funded by the Russian Federation.
- The UNIDO Centre is participating in shaping the Energy Future: Results of Russian Energy Week 2025
Russian Energy Week 2025 (REW-2025) took place in Moscow from October 15–17, 2025, at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and Gostiny Dvor. It became the largest international platform for discussing the future of energy.