UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Updating Foresight Approaches and Methods

Participants of International Symposium "Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World" at the XXVI April International Academic Conference Named After Evgeny Yasin attempted to find answers to questions such as how to process large amounts of unstructured data, how to integrate artificial intelligence into analytical processes, and how to understand when innovation is ready to enter the market. "The world is changing, and we need to change our Foresight methodology along with it," emphasized Olesia Maibakh (HSE ISSEK Foresight Center), moderator of session "Foresight: New Approaches and Methods." The four presentations complemented each other, forming a unified picture: from a specific instrumental solution to infrastructure, from infrastructure to governance, and finally, to how to determine the moment for specific actions.

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May 07

Professor of HSE University has delivered keynote speech at inauguration ceremony of the China-BRICS Research Center

At inauguration of the China-BRICS New-Quality Productive Forces Research Center in China Professor Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of the HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), delivered a presentation on a role of foresight studies in strategic planning. The event took place on March 25, 2026 in Beijing under the Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum Annual Conference.

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March 25

Artificial Intelligence Serves Competitive Intelligence

At the 5th Forum of African Economic Intelligence Associations (Dakhla, Morocco) Prof. Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge spoke how AI can accelerate search methods of futures studies and enhance market and competitor analysis.

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February 03

Brazil Accelerates Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge has analyzed the key statements of Brazil’s plan for artificial intelligence (AI) development approved by government, which envisages intensifying of research and training highly qualified personnel as well as AI technology implementation expanding in main industries.

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January 29

International Conference on Foresight and STI Policy took place at HSE ISSEK

XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’organized by HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place on 12-14 November 2025. This year programme included nine thematic sessions and special workshop for BRICS countries. The conference traditionally became a platform for discussing the future of technology, transformation of labor markets, creative economy, role of artificial intelligence, and sustainable development, bringing together experts around the world from: Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, the UK, Malaysia and other countries.

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December 12, 2025

International Conference on Foresight and STI Policy took place at HSE ISSEK

XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’organized by HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place on 12-14 November 2025. This year programme included nine thematic sessions and special workshop for BRICS countries. The conference traditionally became a platform for discussing the future of technology, transformation of labor markets, creative economy, role of artificial intelligence, and sustainable development, bringing together experts around the world from: Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, the UK, Malaysia and other countries.

Research & Expertise conferences & seminars Reporting an event international cooperation AI (artificial intellence) Competences for the future creative economy Futures Studies Global Trends Science and Technology Foresight STI policy talent attraction Wild cards Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge

December 12, 2025

The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges, Risks, and New Horizons

Session “The Future of Artificial Intelligence” took place in the framework of XXV Yasin (April) Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development. Leading experts from different countries discussed the possibilities and limitations of AI — from work tasks to global challenges.

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May 22, 2025

IT of the Future: Insatiable AI, Semiconductors and Smart Cities

Experts discussed how to ''feed'' AI, what the domestic IT market awaits, and how cities are changing in the era of digitalization at the Session "The Future of IT: Scenarios and Sectoral Applications" took place under the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.

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May 21, 2025

Foresight of the Future: How New Technologies Change Approaches to Strategic Planning

International Symposium "Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World" took place in the framework of XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference. Participants discussed how foresight methods are changing in the context of an unstable global agenda, technological development, and new challenges.

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May 14, 2025

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