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Government and international organisations
High-level representatives from international organizations, heads of government, ministries and embassies
II Global Digital Forum
Communicate. Connect. Create.
Video address
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.
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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.
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II Global Digital Forum to Bring Together Experts from 120 Countries
The II Global Digital Forum (GDF) will take place in Moscow from October 8 to 10 at the Mechta complex in Gorky Park.
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Communicate.
Connect.
Create.
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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Official partner
Space partners
Technology partners
Partners
General media partner
General information partner
Information partner
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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