Abu dhabi: Artificial intelligence, ecology, robotics, and building a successful career became the main themes for 100 young participants at the educational platform in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. These forward-looking areas formed the basis of the programme of the All-Russian Youth Forum ‘OstroVa’, which brought together 620 participants, volunteers, and experts from various regions of Russia and foreign countries, according to TV BRICS.
In his welcoming address, President of Russia Vladimir Putin noted that the forum helps young people to realise their talents and to find like-minded people to work on initiatives for the development of the Far East. He emphasized the development of projects in promising areas such as ecology, artificial intelligence, information technology, unmanned systems, robotics, and the creative industries.
According to Emirates News Agency, IT and business expert Semyon Tenyaev highlighted the necessity of investing in these areas over the next 3-5 years. He stated that artificial intelligence acts as a multiplier of efficiency by accelerating processes, reducing costs, and creating new products. Green technologies also receive strong support from the state and investors due to their resource-saving capabilities. While robotics is promising, it requires significant investment and time to yield returns. The most advantageous strategy involves projects at the intersection of AI and green solutions, achieving an ideal balance between risk and return on investment.
The practical benefits of the Sakhalin forum are evident in the financial support granted. As reported by the Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, Grigory Gurov, 64 projects received support totaling 38 million roubles during the grant competition.
Participants are tasked with developing a catalogue of promising enterprises for youth employment in the region. Alongside experts, they will create a step-by-step plan for professional growth, tailored to the local labour market and industry requirements.
Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko stated that the region aims to create conditions for talented young people to remain there. Forum participants will have opportunities to join the region’s personnel reserve and undertake internships at leading enterprises. The forum received about 7,000 applications this year, with 17 applicants competing for each available place.