Room 3
Panel discussion: “International educational cooperation: new formats and opportunities”

The Russian education system has traditionally attracted international interest due to its foundational rigor, academic depth, and diverse range of educational programmes. Today’s evolving international landscape presents new opportunities and challenges for Russia's international educational partnerships. Enhancing the appeal and recognition of the Russian education system, alongside expanding international cooperation in the humanitarian, scientific, and educational areas, is now a priority for strengthening long-term partnerships with CIS and BRICS countries, as well as other foreign states.

One of the key priorities involves developing partnership initiatives in general, secondary, and higher education aimed at long-term cooperation. This entails supporting the Russian language and culture, developing schools and educational programmes abroad, enhancing access to Russian universities, and creating practice-oriented training tracks tailored to the specific needs of individual countries and regions.

Both systemic state support measures and initiatives from universities, public organizations, overseas missions, and development institutions play a crucial role in this process, aimed at promoting the Russian language, culture, academic cooperation, and professional development. These coordinated efforts will not only expand the international footprint of Russian educational programmes but also contribute to building a positive image of Russia as a partner in science, education, and culture.

What steps are necessary to enhance the recognition and appeal of Russian education in CIS and BRICS countries, as well as other regions? What role can joint educational programmes, partner schools, and preparatory classes play in fostering sustainable interest in studying in Russia? What tools for promoting the Russian language and cultural-educational initiatives are most effective in different regions of the world? In which applied fields is there potential for expanding international educational programmes targeted at the demands of partner countries and the local needs of their job markets?

Room 6
Panel discussion: “A new vision for agro-industrial complex: in pursuit of innovative formats”


Enhancing the appeal of the country’s strategically vital agro-industrial complex has been declared a matter of national priority. To attract more passionate students to agricultural education and to develop the agricultural sector, the federal project “Workforce for the Agro-Industrial Complex” and the program “Enhancing the Prestige of Agricultural Professions by 2035” have been launched. Executing these initiatives consistently will enhance the competencies of young professionals and incentivize them to build their careers in agriculture.

However, industry stakeholders point out that promoting agro-industrial complex as an exciting, fast-growing, and socially critical sector requires a broad outreach strategy. The target audience must include children and adolescents, their parents and other relatives, educators, career influencers, schoolchildren and students to young professionals whose skills are in high demand in agribusiness.

Framed by the collaboration of business, science, and culture, the mission to redefine the image of agro-industrial complex can be interpreted through anthropologist Clifford Geertz's concept of a “web of meaning”. This web envelops those within it with powerful ideas, thereby inspiring them to pursue a life and a career in agritech.

From the perspective of government authorities, what are the priority tools and approaches for building a new image for the agro-industrial complex that are based on cultural values? Creative engagement approaches and formats for young audiences: what currently exists in the market and how effective are they? Building an innovation mindset for the agro-industrial complex: What roles do culture and science play? Animation as a new language for target audience outreach: lessons from industry leaders.

Room 7
Panel discussion: “Engineers for aerospace industry – how to grow professional of international level?”

For 15 years, the Air-Space Engineering School has been among leaders in training professionals for the high-tech sectors of the national industry. With the long-standing support of Innopraktika and Roscosmos State Corporation, the Air-Space Engineering School has evolved from a competition platform for a group of enthusiasts into a comprehensive ecosystem, now offering a wide array of educational programmes that keep school and university students on a continuous development path along the “school-to-college/university-to-enterprise” pipeline, thereby fostering a positive socio-academic environment.

Panel discussion participants will discuss the current state of practice-oriented education in our country; how the Air-Space Engineering School collaborates with industry and educational partners; key drivers for advancing youth engagement in science and technology; and how to reshape the public's perception of an engineer into a 21st-century superhero.

Why is it critical to foster collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners? What are the primary challenges in establishing an effective “school-to-college/university-to-enterprise” pipeline, and which educational initiatives have successfully achieved this?" How can we effectively engage school and university students in science and technology innovation? What is the impact of practice-oriented formats on fostering informed career choices in engineering and technology? In the current landscape, what strategies are Russian high-tech employers using to attract young talent through partnerships with educational initiatives?

Room 8
Panel discussion: “Enhancing career guidance and employer-sponsored education: a future-oriented perspective”

The nation's transition to a new level of economic development, amid current demographic trends, will necessitate the exploration of new models for talent acquisition and retention by employers. Modernizing the higher education system — as a key element in enhancing Russia's competitiveness — can contribute to the refinement of regulatory frameworks, including the mechanism of employer-sponsored education programs.

The mechanism of employer-sponsored education implemented in recent years has now been validated by employers. Based on accumulated experience, they can provide substantive insights into whether this model effectively addresses workforce shortages - particularly for highly qualified specialists in remote regions - where their core production facilities are often located.

The discussion will engage not only employers and educational representatives but also government officials whose authority encompasses public regulation of human resources and education.

How does the mechanism of employer-sponsored education assist high-tech companies in addressing their talent shortage? What factors do employers identify as constraints in utilizing employer-sponsored education for talent acquisition? What specific commitments are employers are ready to undertake within the employer-sponsored education framework? What key areas for improving the employer-sponsored education system do federal executive authorities identify for the transition to a new model of higher education? How can the efforts of employers and educators be synchronized in both career guidance for schoolchildren and employer-sponsored education for students?