Business programme
Digital Health Ecosystems: Expanding the Capabilities of the National Healthcare System
Virtual reality technologies and the metaverse with its wide range of services can and should be used in the interests of human health. Digital ecosystems offer new opportunities for the healthcare system to utilize telemedicine platforms, monitor people’s health, combat non-communicable diseases, rapidly exchange information within the professional community, instil health awareness in the population, involve patients in managing their health, and help develop and create an environment to preserve people’s health. Technologies that can replace inpatient facilities using AI and the Internet of Things, health monitoring systems, and medical gadgets are making it much easier to move medical care from the walls of a hospital to the patient’s home. This can be particularly useful in situations where there is a shortage of healthcare workers, or in hard-to-reach areas. Today, information technologies that facilitate data exchange and analysis are one of the main tools for modernizing healthcare. A federal vertically integrated medical information system should provide organizational, methodological, and information support for the activities of those working in the national healthcare system within a unified digital environment. What are the current priorities in the introduction of digital health? What barriers are hindering the development of digital medicine? How do digital ecosystems help to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare? What opportunities and risks for healthcare exist for the practical application of metaverses? What progressive digital healthcare solutions are the drivers of the IT and medical services markets offering today?
Alena Rogozina — Special Correspondent, Russia-1 TV Channel
Timur Akhmerov — General Director, BARS Group
Ilya Balanin — Chairman, Federal Mandatory Medical Insurance Fund (FOMS)
Eric Brovko — Social Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO, Health.ru; Partner, Youtalk; Member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Vasiliy Korol — Director of Data and Digital Technologies, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LLC
Alena Kuratova — Head, Charity Fund "Children-Butterflies"; Founder, International Association for Genetic Disorders (IAGG)
Georgy Nadareishvili — First Vice-Rector - Vice-Rector for Strategic Development, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Alexander Shvedov — Director for Government Accounts, VimpelCom
Moderator:
Alena Rogozina — Special Correspondent, Russia-1 TV Channel
Panellists:
Timur Akhmerov — General Director, BARS Group
Ilya Balanin — Chairman, Federal Mandatory Medical Insurance Fund (FOMS)
Ilya Balanin was born in the city of Kostroma, on 29-th December 1976.
Graduated from the Kostroma State Agricultural Academy in 1999. Economist, candidate of economic Sciences.
He worked at the Federal Treasury Administration of the Kostroma Region from 1999 to 2011, where he was the Head of the Financial and Treasury Department of the Kostroma Administration.
Since April 2011 he headed the Department of Finance of the Kostroma Region.
Since September 2016 - the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Yaroslavl Region, Director of the Department of Finance.
Appointed as Deputy Governor-Head of Administration of the Governor of the Yaroslavl Region in September 2019.
In February 2022 he was appointed as the Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
In April 2022 by Russian Federation Government Decree he was appointed Chairman of the Russian Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund.
Graduated from the Kostroma State Agricultural Academy in 1999. Economist, candidate of economic Sciences.
He worked at the Federal Treasury Administration of the Kostroma Region from 1999 to 2011, where he was the Head of the Financial and Treasury Department of the Kostroma Administration.
Since April 2011 he headed the Department of Finance of the Kostroma Region.
Since September 2016 - the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Yaroslavl Region, Director of the Department of Finance.
Appointed as Deputy Governor-Head of Administration of the Governor of the Yaroslavl Region in September 2019.
In February 2022 he was appointed as the Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
In April 2022 by Russian Federation Government Decree he was appointed Chairman of the Russian Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund.
Eric Brovko — Social Entrepreneur; Founder and CEO, Health.ru; Partner, Youtalk; Member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Vasiliy Korol — Director of Data and Digital Technologies, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LLC
Alena Kuratova — Head, Charity Fund "Children-Butterflies"; Founder, International Association for Genetic Disorders (IAGG)
Georgy Nadareishvili — First Vice-Rector - Vice-Rector for Strategic Development, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Alexander Shvedov — Director for Government Accounts, VimpelCom
Tech Entrepreneurship in Medicine: Connecting Science, Personnel and Business
Technological sovereignty is a key aspect of economic development and national security. Skilled professionals capable of creating and introducing advanced technologies in biomedicine are needed to ensure the necessary indicators are achieved. How can we ensure the training of such specialists? Education in science, leadership, and entrepreneurship should be an integral part of the university curriculum. Not only will this help develop a culture of scientific thinking and ambition among future specialists, it will also equip young scientists with the skills needed to implement their own projects and ideas. In addition, it is becoming increasingly obvious that universities, philanthropists, development institutions, venture capital funds, and business communities need to work together. Such synergy helps to combine efforts to prepare students and young scientists for the real challenges of a market economy, supports the development of start-ups and companies, and contributes to the creation of an innovative ecosystem. What practices already exist for developing student technology entrepreneurship and how are they evolving? What entrepreneurial expertise and skills should students and young scientists have? How should a modern system of creativity work in the technological world to ensure the most efficient use of available resources to create new technologies?
Kamila Zarubina — Vice President, Executive Director of the Cluster of Biological and Medical Technologies, Skolkovo Foundation
Irina Alekseenko — Deputy General Director for Science, Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies
Denis Kuleshov — Innovator and Chief Executive Officer, Sensor-Tech
Alexander Safonov — Senior Vice President for Development, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)
Tatyana Semenova — Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation
Vadim Tarasov — Director, Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Alexey Fedorov — "Quantum Information Technologies" Scientific Group Head, Russian Quantum Center; Director, Institute of Physics and Quantum Engineering, MISIS University of Science and Technology
Moderator:
Kamila Zarubina — Vice President, Executive Director of the Cluster of Biological and Medical Technologies, Skolkovo Foundation
Panellists:
Irina Alekseenko — Deputy General Director for Science, Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies
Oleg Astafurov — Vice President of Government Relations, Pharmasyntez Group of Companies
Denis Kuleshov — Innovator and Chief Executive Officer, Sensor-Tech
Alexander Safonov — Senior Vice President for Development, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)
Tatyana Semenova — Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation
Vadim Tarasov — Director, Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Юрий Тарасов —
Alexey Fedorov — "Quantum Information Technologies" Scientific Group Head, Russian Quantum Center; Director, Institute of Physics and Quantum Engineering, MISIS University of Science and Technology
The Opening Ceremony of the Healthy Society Space
Anastasia Stolkova — First Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Development, Director of the Healthcare Directorate, Roscongress Foundation
Tatyana Golikova — Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Galina Karelova — First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs
Mikhail Murashko — Minister of Health of the Russian Federation
Veronika Skvortsova — Head, Federal Medical-Biological Agency of the Russian Federation
Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation
Moderator:
Anastasia Stolkova — First Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Development, Director of the Healthcare Directorate, Roscongress Foundation
First Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Development, Director of the Healthcare Directorate of the Roscongress Foundation, Head of the Healthy Life and Women for a Healthy Society projects.
Public figure, member of the Regional Health Council of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, member of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum, public representative of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives.
Education:
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Master's degree in Economics, International Finance and Banking programme.
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Master's degree in Public Health, Institute of Leadership and Health Management.
Since 2018, she has served as the Head of Healthcare at the Roscongress Foundation and is the creator of the Healthy Life project, which has become the primary platform for healthcare discussions at key business events, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Eastern Economic Forum, and others. Over the years, the Healthy Life project has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform for national and international cooperation between government authorities and expert communities to collaboratively explore practical proposals for addressing critical healthcare issues. The Healthy Life Forum is held annually (in 2023, it was conducted as a summit of health ministers from CIS countries).
Since 2021, she has been managing the leading industry event, ‘Ensuring Drug Security’ Russian Pharmaceutical Forum, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
In 2021, she launched the Women for a Healthy Society project with the goal of uniting women who are involved in social projects within the health sector. This initiative is being carried out with the support of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum. The Women for a Healthy Society project is primarily focused on strengthening the values of health and the institution of the family in the Russian Federation. It aims to support initiatives led by women in the social sphere, which promote healthy lifestyles, provide assistance to motherhood and childhood, and offer support to the older generation.
In 2020, she received a letter of thanks from the President of the Russian Federation for her active participation in the preparation and organization of the Russia–Africa Summit and Economic Forum in 2019.
Also in 2020, she received a letter of thanks from the President of the Russian Federation for her selfless contribution to the Russian nationwide aid campaign We Are Together. This campaign aimed to provide social support to citizens during the COVID-19 epidemic in the Russian Federation.
In 2021, she received a letter of thanks from the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for her great contribution to the preparation and organization of the Third Eurasian Women's Forum.
In 2022, she was awarded the Certificate of Honour of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation for her outstanding contribution to healthcare and active citizenship.
In 2023, she received a letter of thanks from the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the development of the Eurasian Women's Forum projects.
Also in 2023, she received a Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the preparation and organization of the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Public figure, member of the Regional Health Council of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, member of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum, public representative of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives.
Education:
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Master's degree in Economics, International Finance and Banking programme.
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Master's degree in Public Health, Institute of Leadership and Health Management.
Since 2018, she has served as the Head of Healthcare at the Roscongress Foundation and is the creator of the Healthy Life project, which has become the primary platform for healthcare discussions at key business events, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Eastern Economic Forum, and others. Over the years, the Healthy Life project has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform for national and international cooperation between government authorities and expert communities to collaboratively explore practical proposals for addressing critical healthcare issues. The Healthy Life Forum is held annually (in 2023, it was conducted as a summit of health ministers from CIS countries).
Since 2021, she has been managing the leading industry event, ‘Ensuring Drug Security’ Russian Pharmaceutical Forum, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
In 2021, she launched the Women for a Healthy Society project with the goal of uniting women who are involved in social projects within the health sector. This initiative is being carried out with the support of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum. The Women for a Healthy Society project is primarily focused on strengthening the values of health and the institution of the family in the Russian Federation. It aims to support initiatives led by women in the social sphere, which promote healthy lifestyles, provide assistance to motherhood and childhood, and offer support to the older generation.
In 2020, she received a letter of thanks from the President of the Russian Federation for her active participation in the preparation and organization of the Russia–Africa Summit and Economic Forum in 2019.
Also in 2020, she received a letter of thanks from the President of the Russian Federation for her selfless contribution to the Russian nationwide aid campaign We Are Together. This campaign aimed to provide social support to citizens during the COVID-19 epidemic in the Russian Federation.
In 2021, she received a letter of thanks from the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for her great contribution to the preparation and organization of the Third Eurasian Women's Forum.
In 2022, she was awarded the Certificate of Honour of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation for her outstanding contribution to healthcare and active citizenship.
In 2023, she received a letter of thanks from the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the development of the Eurasian Women's Forum projects.
Also in 2023, she received a Commendation from the President of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the preparation and organization of the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Panellists:
Tatyana Golikova — Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Born on February 9, 1966 in Mytishchi (Moscow Region).
1987 – graduated from the Moscow Institute of Commerce (Plekhanov Russian University of Economics).
1987-1990 – Junior Research Associate of the Payroll Division of the Scientific-Research Institute of the State Committee for Labour of the USSR.
1990 – 1992 – Economist, Principal Economist of the General Division of the Scientific-Research Institute of the State Committee for Labour of the RSFSR.
1992 – 1995 – Principal Economist, Chief Economist, Head of the Division for Budgetary Policy and Analysis of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
1995 -1996 – Deputy Head of the Budget Department – Head of the General Division of Consolidated Budget of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
1996-1998 – Deputy Head of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
April 1998-August 1998 – Head of the Budget Department, member of the board of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
August 1998 -June 1999 – Head of the Budgetary Policy Department, member of the board of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
June 1999 –June 2002 – Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
August 2002-April 2004 – First Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
April 2004-September 2007 – Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
In 2005 she became a Ph.D. defensing a thesis: "Regulation of intergovernmental relations in the Russian Federation", in 2008 she became a Doctor of Economics on the same topic.
On September 24, 2007 she was appointed to the position of the Health and Social Development Minister of the Russian Federation.
Since May 21, 2012 – Aide to the President of the Russian Federation.
On September, 9, 2013 President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin submitted to the State Duma for consideration the candidature of T.A. Golikova as the Chairwoman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation.
Member of the Council for Countering Corruption.
On September 20, 2013 she was appointed to post of the Chairwoman of the Accounts Chamber.
On May 18, 2018 was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Honoured Economist of Russia.
Knight of the Order Honour and the Order of Friendship. She was awarded the Order for Merit to the Fatherland of I and II class, the Orders for Merit to the Fatherland of III and IV class.
1987 – graduated from the Moscow Institute of Commerce (Plekhanov Russian University of Economics).
1987-1990 – Junior Research Associate of the Payroll Division of the Scientific-Research Institute of the State Committee for Labour of the USSR.
1990 – 1992 – Economist, Principal Economist of the General Division of the Scientific-Research Institute of the State Committee for Labour of the RSFSR.
1992 – 1995 – Principal Economist, Chief Economist, Head of the Division for Budgetary Policy and Analysis of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
1995 -1996 – Deputy Head of the Budget Department – Head of the General Division of Consolidated Budget of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
1996-1998 – Deputy Head of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
April 1998-August 1998 – Head of the Budget Department, member of the board of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
August 1998 -June 1999 – Head of the Budgetary Policy Department, member of the board of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
June 1999 –June 2002 – Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
August 2002-April 2004 – First Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
April 2004-September 2007 – Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
In 2005 she became a Ph.D. defensing a thesis: "Regulation of intergovernmental relations in the Russian Federation", in 2008 she became a Doctor of Economics on the same topic.
On September 24, 2007 she was appointed to the position of the Health and Social Development Minister of the Russian Federation.
Since May 21, 2012 – Aide to the President of the Russian Federation.
On September, 9, 2013 President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin submitted to the State Duma for consideration the candidature of T.A. Golikova as the Chairwoman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation.
Member of the Council for Countering Corruption.
On September 20, 2013 she was appointed to post of the Chairwoman of the Accounts Chamber.
On May 18, 2018 was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Honoured Economist of Russia.
Knight of the Order Honour and the Order of Friendship. She was awarded the Order for Merit to the Fatherland of I and II class, the Orders for Merit to the Fatherland of III and IV class.
Galina Karelova — First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs
Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation
Born on 29 June 1950 in the city of Nizhnyaya Salda, Sverdlovsk Region. In 1972, she graduated from the Sergei Kirov Urals Polytechnic Institute with a degree in engineering and economics. PhD in Economics and DSc in Social Sciences, professor. For 20 years she was engaged in teaching and research. Author of over 150 papers on economic, social and political issues.
Since 1990 – delegate, Deputy Speaker (1992–1993) of the Sverdlovsk Regional Parliamentarian Council.
1994–1996 – Deputy of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Chairperson of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy.
1996–1997 – Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Subcommittee on International Humanitarian, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs.
Since 1997 – Deputy and since 2000 – First Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Russian Federation.
April 2003 – March 2004 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation on Social Affairs.
April 2004 – December 2007 – Chairperson of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation.
On 2 December 2007, she was elected a deputy to the Fifth State Duma, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes.
On 4 December 2011, she was elected a deputy to the Sixth State Duma, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Labour, Social Policy and Veteran Affairs.
Since 22 September 2014, she is a Representative of the executive authority of the Voronezh Region in the Federation Council. Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, member of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy. Initiator and drafter of more than 40 laws, including laws on social protection. Full State Counsellor 1st Class of the Russian Federation. Decorated with state orders and medals.
Born on 29 June 1950 in the city of Nizhnyaya Salda, Sverdlovsk Region. In 1972, she graduated from the Sergei Kirov Urals Polytechnic Institute with a degree in engineering and economics. PhD in Economics and DSc in Social Sciences, professor. For 20 years she was engaged in teaching and research. Author of over 150 papers on economic, social and political issues.
Since 1990 – delegate, Deputy Speaker (1992–1993) of the Sverdlovsk Regional Parliamentarian Council.
1994–1996 – Deputy of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Chairperson of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy.
1996–1997 – Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Subcommittee on International Humanitarian, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs.
Since 1997 – Deputy and since 2000 – First Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Russian Federation.
April 2003 – March 2004 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation on Social Affairs.
April 2004 – December 2007 – Chairperson of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation.
On 2 December 2007, she was elected a deputy to the Fifth State Duma, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes.
On 4 December 2011, she was elected a deputy to the Sixth State Duma, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Labour, Social Policy and Veteran Affairs.
Since 22 September 2014, she is a Representative of the executive authority of the Voronezh Region in the Federation Council. Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, member of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy. Initiator and drafter of more than 40 laws, including laws on social protection. Full State Counsellor 1st Class of the Russian Federation. Decorated with state orders and medals.
Mikhail Murashko — Minister of Health of the Russian Federation
Born on January 9, 1967 in Sverdlovsk.
1986-1988 – served in the USSR Army.
1992 – graduated from Ural State Medical Institute.
August 1992 – March 1996 – intern; Obstetrician Gynecologist, Komi Republic Hospital in Syktyvkar.
March 1996 – November 1996 – Deputy Medical Superintendent for Consulting and Diagnostics, Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Perinatal Center in Syktyvkar.
November 1996 – December 1999 – Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Medical Group in Syktyvkar.
January 2000 – March 2006 - Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Perinatal Center under Komi Republic Agency of Health Care, Syktyvkar.
March 2006 – February 2011 – Minister of Health Care, Komi Republic.
February 2011 – June 2012 – Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (offers a course of pediatrics), Kirov State Medical Academy under the Ministry of health Care of the Russian Federation, Syktyvkar.
July 2012 – March 2013 – Deputy Head, Federal Service for Health Care Supervision, Moscow.
July 2013 – July 2015 – acting Head, Federal Service for Health Care Supervision.
July 14, 2015 – Head of the Federal Service for Health Care Supervision (has the title of the Full State 2-nd Class Counsellor of the Russian Federation).
Since January 21, 2020 - Minister of Health of the Russian Federation.
1999 – Doctor of Medicine.
2004 – postgraduate degrees in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Public Health Care Administration.
Board certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Public Health Care Administration.
Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Human Health in the North Journal. Editorial Board Member, Children’s Health Care in the North West Journal.
1986-1988 – served in the USSR Army.
1992 – graduated from Ural State Medical Institute.
August 1992 – March 1996 – intern; Obstetrician Gynecologist, Komi Republic Hospital in Syktyvkar.
March 1996 – November 1996 – Deputy Medical Superintendent for Consulting and Diagnostics, Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Perinatal Center in Syktyvkar.
November 1996 – December 1999 – Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Medical Group in Syktyvkar.
January 2000 – March 2006 - Medical Superintendent, Komi Republic Perinatal Center under Komi Republic Agency of Health Care, Syktyvkar.
March 2006 – February 2011 – Minister of Health Care, Komi Republic.
February 2011 – June 2012 – Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (offers a course of pediatrics), Kirov State Medical Academy under the Ministry of health Care of the Russian Federation, Syktyvkar.
July 2012 – March 2013 – Deputy Head, Federal Service for Health Care Supervision, Moscow.
July 2013 – July 2015 – acting Head, Federal Service for Health Care Supervision.
July 14, 2015 – Head of the Federal Service for Health Care Supervision (has the title of the Full State 2-nd Class Counsellor of the Russian Federation).
Since January 21, 2020 - Minister of Health of the Russian Federation.
1999 – Doctor of Medicine.
2004 – postgraduate degrees in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Public Health Care Administration.
Board certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Public Health Care Administration.
Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Human Health in the North Journal. Editorial Board Member, Children’s Health Care in the North West Journal.
Veronika Skvortsova — Head, Federal Medical-Biological Agency of the Russian Federation
Veronika Skvortsova was born in Moscow on November 1, 1960.
She graduated from the 2nd Pirogov Moscow State Medical Institute in 1983 and completed a Postgraduate Clinical Residency Programme and an Advanced Postgraduate Programme specializing in neuropathology. In 1994, she qualified as a higher category neurologist.
After graduating, she worked for the 2nd Moscow State Medical Institute (the Russian State Medical University since 1991) for 25 years.
Veronika Skvortsova became head of one of Russia’s first neurology emergency services at Moscow’s 1st municipal hospital established on the basis of the neurology clinic of the 2nd Moscow State Medical Institute in 1989.
In 1989–1995, she served as assistant and, in 1995–1997, as assistant professor at the Neuropathology Department of the Russian State Medical University.
She became Head of the Fundamental and Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Department in 1997.
Veronika Skvortsova was appointed Director of the Russian Stroke Research Institute in 2005.
She was Deputy Minister of Healthcare and Social Development from 2008 to 2012.
Veronika Skvortsova was appointed Minister of Healthcare by Presidential Executive Order No. 650 of May 21, 2012.
She is vice-president and co-founder of the National Stroke Association, director of the World Stroke Organization and secretary general of the European Stroke Council.
She is a Doctor of Medicine, Professor, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.
Veronika Skvortsova is an Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation.
She has been awarded an Order of Honour and won the Pirogov Prize and Moscow Government Prize in Medicine.
She is the author of more than 400 research papers and holds seven patents for her inventions.
She graduated from the 2nd Pirogov Moscow State Medical Institute in 1983 and completed a Postgraduate Clinical Residency Programme and an Advanced Postgraduate Programme specializing in neuropathology. In 1994, she qualified as a higher category neurologist.
After graduating, she worked for the 2nd Moscow State Medical Institute (the Russian State Medical University since 1991) for 25 years.
Veronika Skvortsova became head of one of Russia’s first neurology emergency services at Moscow’s 1st municipal hospital established on the basis of the neurology clinic of the 2nd Moscow State Medical Institute in 1989.
In 1989–1995, she served as assistant and, in 1995–1997, as assistant professor at the Neuropathology Department of the Russian State Medical University.
She became Head of the Fundamental and Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Department in 1997.
Veronika Skvortsova was appointed Director of the Russian Stroke Research Institute in 2005.
She was Deputy Minister of Healthcare and Social Development from 2008 to 2012.
Veronika Skvortsova was appointed Minister of Healthcare by Presidential Executive Order No. 650 of May 21, 2012.
She is vice-president and co-founder of the National Stroke Association, director of the World Stroke Organization and secretary general of the European Stroke Council.
She is a Doctor of Medicine, Professor, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.
Veronika Skvortsova is an Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation.
She has been awarded an Order of Honour and won the Pirogov Prize and Moscow Government Prize in Medicine.
She is the author of more than 400 research papers and holds seven patents for her inventions.
Alexander Stuglev — Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, The Roscongress Foundation
Alexander Stuglev
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, the Roscongress Foundation
Alexander Stuglev graduated from the Baltic State Technical University (St. Petersburg) in 1996. He began his career in conventions and conferences at Exhibitions-Seminars-Business, where he rapidly rose to the position of general director. In 2006 he became head of Restec Congress, which was the operator of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. It was in this position that he contributed to the event’s rebranding under the leadership of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation. In 2007 he became executive director of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Foundation, and was appointed director two years later. In December 2015 the SPIEF Foundation was renamed the Roscongress Foundation. In 2018 Stuglev was appointed chairman of the board. At the same time, he was also appointed chairman of the board of the Russian Convention Bureau. In 2019 he completed the managerial personnel reserve programme at the RANEPA Graduate School of Public Management.
In 2020 Stuglev joined the organizing committee of the Masters of Hospitality competition – a nationwide initiative that aims to unlock people’s professional potential, build new traditions, improve standards of service, and raise the level of prestige across all professions in the hospitality industry. In February 2021 he was also appointed head of the Russian Automobile Federation’s Committee for the Development of Digital Platforms, Conventions, and Exhibitions.
Under Alexander Stuglev’s leadership, the Roscongress Foundation has organized and held dozens of major conventions and exhibitions in Russia and across the world. These have been attended by heads of state and government, heads of corporations, business leaders, journalists, and members of the scientific and artistic communities. Examples include the following:
• The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
• The Eastern Economic Forum (Vladivostok)
• Russian Energy Week (Moscow)
• Russia House in Davos (Russia’s official residence at the World Economic Forum)
• The Russian Investment Forum (Sochi)
• The 21st annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (Vladivostok)
• The 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (St. Petersburg)
• Business forums in Uruguay, Iran, the UK, Cuba, and other countries
• Events held in conjunction with Russia’s chairmanship of APEC, G20, SCO, and BRICS (various regions across Russia)
• The inaugural Russia–Africa Summit and Economic Forum – a groundbreaking event held in 2019 that brought together leaders from all 54 African nations. The event was unprecedented in Russia’s modern history, with nothing of the kind attempted before in the history of Russian-African relations (Sochi)
• Russian Creativity Week (Moscow)
Stuglev was awarded the Order for Service to the Fatherland (2nd class) for his work in organizing the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He holds a letter of gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation for his major contribution to organizing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and meetings of heads of CIS member states. He holds letters of gratitude from the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for his involvement in organizing the 21st annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, and for his major contribution to organizing the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly. He holds a letter of gratitude from the Government of the Russian Federation for his major contribution to organizing the Russian Investment Forum in Sochi. He also holds a letter of gratitude and certificate of merit from the Federal Agency for Tourism, as well as several letters of gratitude from the governors of St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk Region, Krasnodar Territory, and Kemerovo Region.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, the Roscongress Foundation
Alexander Stuglev graduated from the Baltic State Technical University (St. Petersburg) in 1996. He began his career in conventions and conferences at Exhibitions-Seminars-Business, where he rapidly rose to the position of general director. In 2006 he became head of Restec Congress, which was the operator of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. It was in this position that he contributed to the event’s rebranding under the leadership of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation. In 2007 he became executive director of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Foundation, and was appointed director two years later. In December 2015 the SPIEF Foundation was renamed the Roscongress Foundation. In 2018 Stuglev was appointed chairman of the board. At the same time, he was also appointed chairman of the board of the Russian Convention Bureau. In 2019 he completed the managerial personnel reserve programme at the RANEPA Graduate School of Public Management.
In 2020 Stuglev joined the organizing committee of the Masters of Hospitality competition – a nationwide initiative that aims to unlock people’s professional potential, build new traditions, improve standards of service, and raise the level of prestige across all professions in the hospitality industry. In February 2021 he was also appointed head of the Russian Automobile Federation’s Committee for the Development of Digital Platforms, Conventions, and Exhibitions.
Under Alexander Stuglev’s leadership, the Roscongress Foundation has organized and held dozens of major conventions and exhibitions in Russia and across the world. These have been attended by heads of state and government, heads of corporations, business leaders, journalists, and members of the scientific and artistic communities. Examples include the following:
• The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
• The Eastern Economic Forum (Vladivostok)
• Russian Energy Week (Moscow)
• Russia House in Davos (Russia’s official residence at the World Economic Forum)
• The Russian Investment Forum (Sochi)
• The 21st annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (Vladivostok)
• The 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (St. Petersburg)
• Business forums in Uruguay, Iran, the UK, Cuba, and other countries
• Events held in conjunction with Russia’s chairmanship of APEC, G20, SCO, and BRICS (various regions across Russia)
• The inaugural Russia–Africa Summit and Economic Forum – a groundbreaking event held in 2019 that brought together leaders from all 54 African nations. The event was unprecedented in Russia’s modern history, with nothing of the kind attempted before in the history of Russian-African relations (Sochi)
• Russian Creativity Week (Moscow)
Stuglev was awarded the Order for Service to the Fatherland (2nd class) for his work in organizing the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He holds a letter of gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation for his major contribution to organizing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and meetings of heads of CIS member states. He holds letters of gratitude from the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for his involvement in organizing the 21st annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, and for his major contribution to organizing the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly. He holds a letter of gratitude from the Government of the Russian Federation for his major contribution to organizing the Russian Investment Forum in Sochi. He also holds a letter of gratitude and certificate of merit from the Federal Agency for Tourism, as well as several letters of gratitude from the governors of St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk Region, Krasnodar Territory, and Kemerovo Region.
A Leap of Faith: How Science Can Become the Foundation of the Future Economy
The modern world is developing based on the accelerated transition of scientific achievements from the category of knowledge into practical technologies and economic utility. However, this is a difficult process due to the need to build a space of trust between representatives of science, business, and the state. Despite the government’s increased funding for science and R&D, the existing links used to put knowledge and technology into economic circulation are not working at full capacity. This has resulted in certain scientific knowledge never leaving the laboratory, even though it has great potential for the future. To make the leap from knowledge to economic utility, scientists need to learn to entrust business with the most valuable thing: research results. With the participation of business and the government, clear mechanisms can be formulated to motivate scientists to put their results to practice. Existential challenges are also stimulating the development of individual scientific fields today: technological sovereignty and leadership cannot be attained without constant attention to science and support for research. In many areas, however, we do not fully understand the challenges that lie ahead, even though they could have a major impact on the world’s technological landscape. How can scientific knowledge overcome the valley of death and become economically useful? What role do scientists play in this process and when should business get involved? How are scientific and technological challenges becoming existential today? How can we establish chains to transfer scientific knowledge to the economy? What kind of common language should science, business, and government have to create a space of trust?
Dmitry Zauers — Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank
Konstantin Bogomolov — Art Director, Moscow Drama Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya
Raul Gainetdinov — Director, Institute of Translational Biomedicine, Saint Petersburg State University
Aleksandr Gintsburg — Director, Honorary Academician N.F. Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Dmitry Peskov — General Director, Platform of the National Technology Initiative; Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Digital and Technological Development; Head of Young Professionals Direction, Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects
Natalya Popova — First Deputy General Director, Innopraktika
Ruslan Yunusov — Co-founder, Russian Quantum Center
Nailya Zigangirova — Chief Researcher, National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after Honorary Academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Moderator:
Dmitry Zauers — Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank
He launched his career in August 2001 at GPB Bank.
Until June 2003, he held the positions of a specialist and a senior specialist in the credit department of the Tomsk branch of the bank.
June 2003 – March 2006, Senior Specialist in the Branch Network Management Department
March 2006 – September 2007, Deputy Head of the Directorate for Coordinating the Regional Network Operations – Head of the Branch Network Management Department
September 2007 – February 2010, Head of the Directorate for Coordinating the Regional Network Operations
February 2010 – May 2011, Deputy Head of the Department
Since May 2011, Vice President of the Bank
Since September 2012, First Vice President of the Bank
Since February 2013, member of the Management Board
Since November 2014, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board
In 2001, he graduated from Tomsk State University with a degree in Management.
Until June 2003, he held the positions of a specialist and a senior specialist in the credit department of the Tomsk branch of the bank.
June 2003 – March 2006, Senior Specialist in the Branch Network Management Department
March 2006 – September 2007, Deputy Head of the Directorate for Coordinating the Regional Network Operations – Head of the Branch Network Management Department
September 2007 – February 2010, Head of the Directorate for Coordinating the Regional Network Operations
February 2010 – May 2011, Deputy Head of the Department
Since May 2011, Vice President of the Bank
Since September 2012, First Vice President of the Bank
Since February 2013, member of the Management Board
Since November 2014, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board
In 2001, he graduated from Tomsk State University with a degree in Management.
Panellists:
Konstantin Bogomolov — Art Director, Moscow Drama Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya
Raul Gainetdinov — Director, Institute of Translational Biomedicine, Saint Petersburg State University
Aleksandr Gintsburg — Director, Honorary Academician N.F. Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Born on November 10th,1951 in Moscow. In 1974 graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University, then took post-graduate course at State Research Institute of genetics and selection of industry-related microorganisms, doctor of biological sciences, professor. Since 1997. headed by State Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. Gamalei RAMS. Is the head of the lab genetically engineered pathogens NIIEM im.N.F.Gamalei RAMS. Awarded the Certificate of Merit of the Russian Federation, the Honorary Diploma of Medical Sciences, P.Erliha medal, the medal "In memory of the 850th anniversary of PEF" Currently, AL Gunzburg - one of the leading experts in the field of molecular biology and genetics of pathogens, the author of over 300 scientific works, including two monographs. Scientific-practical and pedagogical activity Ginzburg AL combined with a great social work. He chairs the Scientific Council of the Institute and is chairman of Specialized Council for the Protection of candidate and doctoral dissertations in the field of "Microbiology" and "Immunology and Allergology". Alexander Leonidovich is a member of the editorial boards of leading Russian journals in medical microbiology - "Journal of Microbiology, Epidemiology and Immunology" and "Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology." Member of the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Health of the Presidium of Russia, head of the section "Microbiology".
Dmitry Peskov — General Director, Platform of the National Technology Initiative; Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Digital and Technological Development; Head of Young Professionals Direction, Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects
Natalya Popova — First Deputy General Director, Innopraktika
Natalia Popova, First Deputy СEO of the Non-State Development Institute “Innopraktika”, President of Vision Media Center LLC, graduated from Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Area Studies of Moscow State University. Natalia is a member of the Boards of Directors of ITECMA LLC, VEB Ventures LLC, also the Supervisory Boards of the INTC Composite Valley Foundation and MSP Bank JSC, as well as the Board of Trustees of the School Unit of the “Phystech XXI” cluster and the autonomous non-profit educational organization “Phystech-lyceum” named after P.L. Kapitsa. In addition, she is the chairman of the board of directors of IAC OJSC, the co-chairman of the Coordinating Council for the introduction of innovative Russian products into the production and economic activities of Gazprom. Natalia is a member of the Council for the Implementation of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017-2025; the working group which provide support to small and medium businesses in high-tech sectors of the economy, including those introducing innovations, implementing projects in the field of import substitution and (or) producing export products and services; to the Expert council for the development of financial instruments and non-financial measures to support enterprises of Russia's defense industry under the Commission of the State Duma on legal support for the development of organizations in the defense industry of Russia. Natalia is the originator and the host of Innopraktika media projects, including such projects as “Dom uchenyh” (lit.: The House of Scientists) in cooperation with “Kultura” TV channel, “Nauka” (lit.: Science) in cooperation with “Russia-24” TV channel, also a member of the committee for preparation and implementation of the global project "Russian Seasons". Since December 2019, Natalia Popova has been holding the position of the Ombudsman representing interests of high-tech leading companies, established on the Commissioner for Entrepreneurs' Rights at the President of the Russian Federation institution basis.
Ruslan Yunusov — Co-founder, Russian Quantum Center
Ruslan Yunusov is a successful manager with 15 years of experience in the fuel and energy sector, as well as in investment and innovation companies. Graduated (summa cum laude) from the Physics Faculty of the M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University.
He did his PhD studies in the N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics RAS. He also earned the second graduate degree in economics (summa cum laude) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. In 2017 he got his Executive MBA degree in the business school INSEAD. He also has about 15 publications on physical and economic topics.
Starting from August 2012 Ruslan Yunusov has been being CEO of the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) which provides fundamental and applied investigations in the field of quantum technologies and works on invention and commercialization of new technologies and devices based on quantum effects. Under his leadership the Russian Quantum Center received about 2 bln RUB investment – the largest investment of a private company to a scientific organization in the modern history of Russia.
For 9 years Ruslan has managed to assemble a team of leading scientists from around the world – create 19 scientific groups and build 17 modern laboratories from the ground up. The scientific results of the RQC are recognized in the world community and published in the best journals (Science, Nature). 8 startups are launched currently. The Center's specialists are developing hypersensitive sensors, optical microresonators, elements of quantum computers (qubits), as well as quantum cryptography systems, etc. In 2016, the center was the first in Russia to launch an absolutely secure connection in commercial lines, in May 2017 – the country's first multinode quantum network and the world's first quantum blockchain. In October 2018, he created the Quantum Communications Competence Center of National Technology Initiative (NTI). In 2019 he led the development of a roadmap for quantum technologies within the framework of the Digital Economy national program.
Currently he is a Head of the project of State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom on quantum technologies with a budget of 24 bln RUB.
Actively engaged in the promotion of science and high technologies: public lectures (including for large companies: Sberbank, Gazprombank, Nissan, Intel, Leaders of Russia); articles and interviews in leading Russian and Western media. Engaged in the development of scientific and technological relations of Russia with the world community.
Constant member of the Russia and international forums as CIPR, SPIEF, annual meetings of the Valdai Discussion Club, Startup Village, Berlin Science Week and others.
He did his PhD studies in the N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics RAS. He also earned the second graduate degree in economics (summa cum laude) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. In 2017 he got his Executive MBA degree in the business school INSEAD. He also has about 15 publications on physical and economic topics.
Starting from August 2012 Ruslan Yunusov has been being CEO of the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) which provides fundamental and applied investigations in the field of quantum technologies and works on invention and commercialization of new technologies and devices based on quantum effects. Under his leadership the Russian Quantum Center received about 2 bln RUB investment – the largest investment of a private company to a scientific organization in the modern history of Russia.
For 9 years Ruslan has managed to assemble a team of leading scientists from around the world – create 19 scientific groups and build 17 modern laboratories from the ground up. The scientific results of the RQC are recognized in the world community and published in the best journals (Science, Nature). 8 startups are launched currently. The Center's specialists are developing hypersensitive sensors, optical microresonators, elements of quantum computers (qubits), as well as quantum cryptography systems, etc. In 2016, the center was the first in Russia to launch an absolutely secure connection in commercial lines, in May 2017 – the country's first multinode quantum network and the world's first quantum blockchain. In October 2018, he created the Quantum Communications Competence Center of National Technology Initiative (NTI). In 2019 he led the development of a roadmap for quantum technologies within the framework of the Digital Economy national program.
Currently he is a Head of the project of State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom on quantum technologies with a budget of 24 bln RUB.
Actively engaged in the promotion of science and high technologies: public lectures (including for large companies: Sberbank, Gazprombank, Nissan, Intel, Leaders of Russia); articles and interviews in leading Russian and Western media. Engaged in the development of scientific and technological relations of Russia with the world community.
Constant member of the Russia and international forums as CIPR, SPIEF, annual meetings of the Valdai Discussion Club, Startup Village, Berlin Science Week and others.
Front row participant:
Nailya Zigangirova — Chief Researcher, National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after Honorary Academician N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation