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Government and international organisations
High-level representatives from international organizations, heads of government, ministries and embassies
II Global Digital Forum
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Address to the forum participants
An open platform for everyone shaping your shared digital future.
Bella Cherkesova
Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation
About the forum · October 8–10, 2026
II Global Digital Forum will take place within the framework of «Digital Solutions» — the major IT-event in Russia, dedicated to digital transformation and attended by Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
3
days of business program and networking
> 100
participating countries
> 1000
IT experts at the site
> 100
agreements and deals signed
> 50
VIP guests
> 50
IT companies participating in the exhibition
> 2000 m²
of exhibition space
Russia stands as a hub of digital expertise and a leader in international digital cooperation, built on trust, respect and equal opportunities for all nations.
The First Global Digital Forum took place on June 5–6, 2025 in Nizhny Novgorod and brought together representatives of international organisations, government, business, IT-experts, bloggers.
Top story
Key global IT trends discussed at GDF 2026 plenary session
Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko highlighted Russia’s progress in digitalization and outlined major trends shaping the global IT industry.
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Key global IT trends discussed at GDF 2026 plenary session
Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko highlighted Russia’s progress in digitalization and outlined major trends shaping the global IT industry.
Business IT Breakfast at the GDF 2026 focuses on child safety online
On October 8, as part of the Global Digital Forum in Moscow, the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment hosted a business IT breakfast titled “Digital Childhood Without Borders: Best International Practices for Protecting Child Safety Online.” Representatives from government agencies, technology companies, and civil society organizations from Russia, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Ghana discussed national approaches to ensuring children’s online safety and the prospects for international cooperation.
Lack of mechanisms for handling free domain names may pose corporate risks
The absence of clear protocols for acquiring available domain names, coupled with insufficient attention to protecting them, could expose companies to risks, according to participants in the panel discussion, The Value of a Name: Domain as a Digital Asset.
Digital twins: How technology is transforming urban management
How are digital replicas of cities becoming the technological foundation for a new level of governance, helping make management decisions and optimize urban resources? These were the key topics explored during the panel discussion, The City in 3D: How Digital Twins Are Transforming Urban Life.
AI is just a tool: Experts about the role of AI in cinema, advertising, and media
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the way media content is created — from music and visual assets to films, advertising and video games. The experts who took part in the 2nd Global Digital Forum’s panel discussion on AI in Media Production: Film, Advertising, Platforms discussed the way AI is changing this sphere and why the personnel of various companies don’t trust it so far.
GDF participants discuss African digital sovereignty experiences
Several key trends have emerged regarding digital sovereignty that are now driving the development of the digital industry: sovereignty in data storage, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and energy. Experts discussed these issues during the round table, Practices of Implementing Digital Sovereignty: National Strategies, Legislation, and Global Experience.
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Business program
Track 01
High-level segment
- Plenary session with VIP guests
- Ministerial session
- IT-breakfast
- Bilateral meetings
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Track 02
Business track
- Visionary lections
- Foresight sessions
- Business-matching
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Track 03
Educational track
- Workshops on digital issues and media
- IT journalism course
- Practical sessions for bloggers
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Track 04
Interactive track
- Battle of Robots
- Blog Tour
- Cultural program and gala-dinner
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Track 05
EXPO and Partnership track
- Exhibition of IT-achievements
- Signing of agreements
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International platform
Participants
II Global Digital Forum brings together top IT leaders, representatives of international organizations, policy-makers, NGOs and IT communities, who take part in shaping digital trends.
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IT business
CEOs of IT-companies and startups
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IT community
IT-experts, developers
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Civil society and academia
Representatives of NGOs, students, alliances, associations, bloggers
Why attend?
- Engage with top industry leaders, representatives of international organizations, policy-makers
- Witness where digital trends are shaped
- Create global and regional alliances
- Discover Russia’s IT achievements firsthand
- Unlock new opportunities for knowledge and partnerships
Digital Moscow
Moscow is ranked 3d best capital in the world, which combines rich historical heritage, modern infrastructure and innovations
- Moscow has a powerful scientific and educational potential: it brings together leading technical universities and research institutions
- Moscow is home to UNESCO-listed architectural landmarks
- Moscow is the largest tech hub with 4.6 thousand enterprises in various industries
- «Technopolis Moscow», a special economic zone, which includes more than 230 companies, is the core of innovation
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Moscow uses technologies in all sectors of the economy, urban life and social sphere
- Moscow implements more than 300 digital projects annually, making city life more comfortable
- Over 130 projects in multiple spheres (transport, building design, medical care etc.) are being launched using AI including
- More than 460 e-services are available to Moscow residents on the portal mos.ru
- The MosTech platform ensures the development of urban services, maintenance of information systems and cybersecurity
- The Moscow Digital Twin – an exact VR 3D copy of the capital with 9 000 data layers in all industries – helps to effectively manage the city
Forum partners
Together, we shape the global digital agenda
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Space partners
Technology partners
Partners
General media partner
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Information partners
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2025 forum archive
Program, speakers, partners, photo bank and materials of the I Global Digital Forum (June 5–6, 2025, Nizhny Novgorod) are available in the archive section.
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When
October 8–10, 2026
3 days of business program, networking and signings
Where
Moscow
as part of the Digital Solutions forum