One month until the start: UNESCO International Conference to be held in Kazan

A major international event under the auspices of UNESCO is timed to coincide with the university's 35th anniversary. Within its framework, experts will consider the role of science and education in overcoming contemporary global challenges.

The conference will be a key platform for international dialogue: it will be attended by over 300 scientists, educators, experts, and students from more than 20 countries – China, India, Morocco, Nigeria, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Qatar, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Mongolia, North Macedonia, as well as Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and other states.
 
Following the work, participants will exchange experiences and formulate practical recommendations aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of society and the economy.

The event will take place on 3–4 December 2026 in Kazan in a hybrid format – in-person and online. Links for remote participation will be sent to attendees the day before the start.

The venues are allocated by day. The first day will take place at the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan (Bauman Street, 20). The second day of the event will take place within the walls of the University of Management "TISBI" (11/43 Mushtari Street).

The initiators and co-organisers are authoritative institutions: the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Public Chamber of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Higher Education Institution "University of Management 'TISBI'", the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation", the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba", the "Baishev University" Institution (Kazakhstan), the "Belarusian State Technological University" Educational Institution (Republic of Belarus), the International Academy of Psychological Sciences (IAPS), the UNESCO Chair "Quality Education and Training of Specialists for Sustainable Development", the "TISBI" College, and other co-organisers.

The participants' focus will be on current vectors of development in science and education. The work will be structured around seven thematic areas. Specialists will discuss humanitarian challenges and cultural dialogue, strategies for economic sovereignty and new industrialisation, and legal policy in the context of globalisation. Particular attention will be paid to ESG governance, digital transformation with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the development of secondary vocational education, and modern trends in social sciences.

Students, master's students, postgraduate students, young scientists, lecturers, researchers, industry experts, and representatives of government bodies and non-profit organisations are invited to participate. Important condition: articles authored solely by students will not be considered.

Participants will be able to choose a convenient form of engagement. In-person attendance, including via video link, is available, as is a virtual presentation with a pre-recorded talk, remote participation through publication in the proceedings, and listener status for participation in discussions and Q&A sessions.

Applications are open until 20 November 2026. To register and submit materials, please use the official conference website — science.tisbi.ru/ru