UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Drivers of Russia's Economy Development: From Traditional Industries to New Technologies

On April 14, 2026 Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) of the National Research University Higher School of Economics held section “Forecasting socio-economic and science and technology development in dynamically changing external environment: methods, models and results” within academic theme "Foresight studies" of XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin. Participants discussed key areas of country's development in the context of economic and political turbulence.

Research & Expertise conferences & seminars Forecasting of socio-economic development Foresight for STI Foresight studies Future of museum migration of talent wildcards Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge

May 12

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.

Research & Expertise conferences & seminars Reporting an event international cooperation AI (artificial intellence) anticipatory governance Big Data analysis Data analysis Foresight Methods iFORA Innovation Readiness strategic analytics

May 07

Human Agency as a Factor in Designing the Future, Distributed Educational Networks Planning, and Space Travel

Participants of International Symposium “Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World” which took place on 16 April 2026 under XXVI April International Academic Conference Named After Evgeny Yasin discussed the future of man and society. Mikhail Goland, Director of the Center for Strategic Forecasting of HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, moderated the discussion.

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May 07

From ‘White Swans’ to ‘Democratic AI’: Foresight-Centre hosted International Symposium ‘Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World’ as Part of XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin

On April 17, 2026, the session dedicated to foresight role in managing transformational change at social, research, cultural, value, and economic levels was held as part of International Symposium ‘Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World’ organized by HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge within XXVI April Conference. Prof. Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of HSE ISSEK, moderated session ‘The Role of Foresight in Transformation Era’.

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May 07

What is Common in Formula 1 Racing and Climate Intelligence? ISSEK HSE Foresight Center Held a Session on Applied Foresight Methods.

Can a Formula 1 race become a testing ground for digital forecasting, and how can climate intelligence help companies adapt to shocks? The second session of International Symposium “Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World” within XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin focused on finding answers to these questions. The discussion, which brought together experts from Russia, Canada, France, and Brazil, was moderated by Yulia Milshina, Deputy Director of the ISSEK Foresight Center (HSE University).

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May 03

Alexander Sokolov: "Evidence is a Key Aspect in Working with the Future"

Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies, spoke at Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED). His presentation focused on artificial intelligence implementation in futures research and growing role of evidence-based approaches in shaping long-term strategies.

Research & Expertise conferences & seminars Reporting an event international cooperation Big Data analysis Foresight of AI research areas Foresight of human potential R&D priority areas Scenarios for economy development

April 09

Foresight in BRICS Countries: International Dialogue on the Future of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

Special workshop on Foresight-studies in BRICS countries took place in the framework of XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’. Experts from Russia, China, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran and India discussed the role of Foresight in STI policy, AI usage in forecasting and challenges of digital era.

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December 22, 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

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 ISSEK discussed prospects for scientific cooperation with Malaysia

International workshop ‘Foresight and STI Policy: Recent Findings’ with participation of delegation from Malaysia organized by the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place at the HSE University. The parties exchanged experiences implementing research projects in science, technology, and innovation and discussed promising areas for further cooperation.

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November 14, 2025

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