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Applications for the VIII Finathlon Forum, an international scientific and practical platform for undergraduate and graduate students, and young scientists, began accepting applications on February 25. The event will be held from April 20 to 24, 2026, with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund and the Sistema Charitable Foundation.
The forum is one of the largest scientific research platforms in Russia. In 2025, the project collected over 1,200 papers from 140 universities. Following the selection process, 479 participants became laureates, receiving the opportunity to publish their research in Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) collections and specialized scientific journals.
Participation in the forum allows young professionals not only to develop their scientific analysis skills but also to receive direct career offers. Past laureates are successfully employed by the Bank of Russia, VEB.RF, Sberbank, federal government agencies, and leading technology companies.
The forum's program covers all trends in the modern economy and features more than 30 thematic sections, including:
Digital Reality and AI: neural networks in finance, digital business transformation, cybersecurity, VR/AR technologies and metaverses; The Future of Money and Law: fintech paradigms, implementation of the digital ruble, legal regulation of IT startups and intellectualization of business processes; ESG and Sustainable Development: responsible entrepreneurship, smart and eco-friendly cities, social justice and regional development; Creative Economy (English Section): English-language section on media, brands and creative industries in the global agenda; Economic Theory: macroregulation, modern social policy and market transformation; Industry Innovations: digital medicine, economics of the electronics industry, agrobiotechnology, transport corridors and technosphere safety.
A special section will be devoted to human capital, where the role of student government and the impact of innovation on the work of modern HR departments will be discussed.
Stages of implementation:
From February 25 to March 15, register on the website and upload your research paper. 2. From March 20 to April 10, the selection round will take place. Your paper will be evaluated remotely by experts. 3. From April 20 to 24, the final round will take place. An international scientific and practical conference in Moscow will feature live project defenses and networking.
Participants can register and submit their entries on the forum's official website. Detailed submission requirements and full information on the thematic sections are also available there.
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