AI Journey 2026 will be held in Moscow on November 25 – 27, said First Deputy Chairman of the Sberbank Executive Board Alexander Vedyakhin on the sidelines of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum.
Over the three-day conference, top global researchers, scientists, businesses, and government representatives will discuss the latest trends in AI and the industry’s prospects.
Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank:
“AI Journey is one of the world’s largest events on artificial intelligence. The conference annually brings together top researchers, technology companies, and experts from around the world. Russia is consistently building its own AI competencies, creating cutting-edge domestic solutions that are already working for the benefit of society. Our approach is sovereign artificial intelligence, which doesn’t limit people, but rather expands their capabilities in business, science, education, and everyday life. This AI becomes an extension of human potential and a reliable tool for building a future we want to live in.”
Each day of the conference is traditionally dedicated to AI technology in science, business, and society. AI Journey 2026 will be held in a hybrid format, in person and online.
On the Business Day, experts will discuss strategic issues related to AI’s impact on the economy and approaches to corporate AI transformation, as well as applied industry-specific and universal aspects of AI adoption in public administration and business. As part of the international agenda, the conference will traditionally host the BRICS+ Business Forum on AI.
The Science Day will focus on the creation of next-generation AI technologies and key industry trends, appealing to researchers and developers. Leaders in artificial intelligence will discuss current challenges in fundamental research and applied engineering, while experts will present practical aspects of scaling AI-powered solutions.
The Society track of the day will explore how artificial intelligence is integrating into people’s daily lives, transforming familiar life scenarios, and helping them become better versions of themselves and improve their efficiency in business, education, and creativity, addressing adults, schoolchildren, and undergraduates.
AI Journey will host a gala awards ceremony for the winners of the AI Leaders Award, sponsored by the AI Alliance. Young innovative scientists and teams from Russian companies and regions that are adopting life-changing AI solutions will gather on one stage. As per tradition, the conference will also award the winners of the AI Challenge for children and young people and the AIJ Contest for experienced professionals. A technology exhibition showcasing cutting-edge achievements from key Russian companies will run throughout the three-day event.
AI Journey is an annual international conference bringing together leading professionals in the field of artificial intelligence. It focuses on modern AI solutions, their impact on science, the economy, and society, while promoting innovation among young people. In 2025, the event featured over 300 speakers from 20+ countries, including Russia, India, China, and the United States.
