Investment in the Future Charitable Foundation Presented Russian Innovations at the International Conference on SMART Education

The unique scale of the event is proven by the attendance of representatives from almost 100 countries around the world. The forum participants gathered to share experiences and establish new strategies for the development of the educational sector in the context of digital transformation.

The key mission of the Conference is to promote cutting-edge research, cultivate international dialogue, and share successful experiences in the field of SMART education. The event became a platform for discussing fundamental issues of technology integration into the educational process and shaping the future of learning.

The delegation of Sberbank’s Investment in the Future Charitable Foundation took an active part in the Conference at the special invitation of BNU. The delegation included:

1. Pyotr Polozhevets, Executive Director
2. Ekaterina Khaustova, Head of the International Program
3. Evgeny Matvienko, Head of the "Analytics and University Outreach" Department

The topics and discussions of the Conference covered major aspects of AI application in the field of education:

• Human-machine collaboration in the transformation of education,
• AI and the future of learning environments,
• Data management and ethical standards,
• Digital platforms and government services,
• Student well-being in an AI environment,
• Integration of research in technology, education, and industry.

The Foundation's report raised questions on how to build a child's educational process and learning, taking into account the impact of AI on human development, cognitive and emotional skills, and how to ensure a techno-humanitarian balance between the successful development of new technologies and human well-being. Special significance was assigned to maintaining a balance between technological advances and preserving the value of the individual, their psychological, mental and physical health, and human connections. The Foundation shared its experience in implementing educational programmes on this matter, including the Foundation's achievements in creating a personality-developing educational environment.

An important part of the visit was holding negotiations with potential international partners: Beijing Normal University (China) and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (India). Representatives of both organizations expressed their willingness to participate in the International Partners Meeting at the 4th Annual Convention of the Personality Potential Development Centers, which will be held in October 2025 in Kaliningrad, Russia. Colleagues from Vietnam, Egypt, and Pakistan also showed interest in the Foundation's developments.

Participation in the Conference is an important step towards developing the Foundation's international network, an opportunity to present its unique developments and expand cooperation within the framework of the BRICS and SCO countries.

Pyotr Polozhevets Executive Director of the Investment in the Future Charitable Foundation

"Today, education is turning into a complex, multifaceted process that requires new approaches and solutions. It is especially important how we can integrate technological innovations without losing our humanity and individual approach to each student. The Conference showed that we are not competitors but partners in a common cause — the development of future education. I am confident that our joint efforts will lead to the creation of a more effective, inclusive, and humane education system. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers of the Conference for the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas. This is a unique opportunity to expand the geography of our work — as the feedback from colleagues from India and China shows, the developments of our Foundation are in demand and are of great interest."