The Future of Humanity, Technology, and Civilization: Program of International Symposium “Inventing the Future” Published
Russia National Centre begins operation on November 4.
International Symposium “Inventing the Future” is its first event. The
participants will enjoy three intense days and more than 60 events, focused on
four main areas of research: the future of humanity, the future of technology,
the future of a multipolar world, and the future of civilizations. The program
is already available on the website.
"The Symposium’s mission is to rekindle
public interest in shaping the future. This is a platform initiated by Russia
for dialogue on the future of a multipolar human-centered world. “Inventing the
Future” is not just a name - it’s a philosophy that underpins our work. We aim
to unite minds from all over the world to explore new horizons and pave the way
forward together,” says Aleksandr Molchanov, the Symposium’s curator.
The Symposium will feature a unique roster of experts
from around the world who will discuss different scenarios of the future:
science fiction writers, scientists, futurists, philosophers, representatives
from creative industries, cultural sectors, government bodies, and
industry-specific business communities.
The tone for the discussions will be set by the
opening plenary session, “The Philosophy of the Future.” This session will
outline the key philosophical, ethical, and civilizational challenges that the
global community will face in times of rapid change.
Future of Human
This
track is dedicated to possible scenarios for the transformation of social life
under the influence of new biological and digital technologies, and the
formation of new trends in culture and urbanism. Participants will discuss how
evolution will change us, the vision of future cities, and the environments in
which we will live.
Future of Technology
This track’s participants will discuss breakthrough
technologies that could potentially change the world and society. Topics
include the societal transformation driven by technological progress, prospects
for genome editing, ethical aspects of introducing new technologies, space
technology, global environmental challenges, and even discussions about the
food of the future.
Future of Multipolar World
This track discusses the development of nations,
relationships between countries and international organizations, and forecasts
of societal process changes. The agenda includes social and cultural
consequences of demographic changes, the transformation of international law,
the financial world, the development of digital government services, and other
sectors.
Future of Civilizations
This track explores global ethical and philosophical
questions about the future, such as communicating with future generations, the
importance of creating new fictional worlds as drivers of development, and much
more.
On July 1, 2024, President
Vladimir Putin signed an order establishing the Russia National Centre to
preserve the legacy of ‘Russia Expo’ Exhibition and to showcase the country’s
achievements on a permanent basis.
The International Symposium “Inventing the Future”
will be held on November 4-6 at the National Centre.
The opening of the
Symposium will coincide with the launch of an exhibition supporting the idea of
a dialog on the future of the human-centered world. The exhibition will allow
each visitor to realize the importance of personal contribution to the future
and inspire a desire to be part of its creation.