SCIENCE FICTION AS A DRIVER OF DEVELOPMENT. CREATING NEW FANTASY WORLDS AND ARRAYS (INCLUDING VIDEO GAMES)

Tu, 5 November
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16:00 - 17:30
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Conference Hall 2
(Pavilion 7)
Future of Human
Round Table Discussion
Future Content
ANO “Dialogue Regions”
“New Media Workshop”
ANO “Russia - Land of Opportunities”


Soviet science fiction (like earlier Russian cosmism) is entirely unique, yet remains largely unexamined.

Its defining feature is a deep belief in the future and in humanity's ability to shape it. It consistently portrays the triumph of Good over Evil and expresses confidence that technological progress will be aligned with moral growth, advancing human ideals, and fostering justice and harmony in society. Contemporary Russian science fiction can build on this foundation, once again envisioning a happy civilization and, in doing so, bringing it closer to reality. Fiction often turns into reality, and the more constructive the ideas of science fiction writers are, the greater the chance that those ideas will inspire the creators of our world.

It is important for the joint efforts between governments, scientists, and creative industry representatives to study the experience of Soviet science fiction, as well as that of China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. Continuing this dialogue will help develop strategies for creating content that shapes the image of the future, grounded in traditional values, respect, and the principles of a multipolar world.

Questions for discussion

  • Why and how does science fiction influence the development of the world, nations, economies, and individuals?
  • How did science fiction develop in the USSR, and what were the outcomes?
  • How does science fiction impact science?
  • How is science fiction developing in China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries?
  • What is the secret behind successful global science fiction projects?
  • What mechanisms can be applied to stimulate the development of science fiction? 

Moderators

Andrey Timonov
Acting Director of the Communications Department of Rosatom State Corporation

Speakers

Yao Xue
Representative of the Chengdu Science Fiction Association (regional government managed Institution), China
James Law
Futuristic Architect & CEO of CYBERTECTURE (Hong Kong)
Albert Efimov
Vice President and Director of the Innovation Research Department at PJSC Sberbank, Head of the Department of Engineering Cybernetics at MISIS University, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences
Sergey Pereslegin
Sociosoft.TV. Leading Russian expert in forecasting. Physicist, sociologist, military historian, researcher and theorist of science fiction
Fyodor Sosnov
Executive Director of the Federal Fund for Social and Economic Support of Domestic Cinematography
Alexey Maslov
Leading Russian Sinologist, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies (IAAS) at Moscow State University
Alexey Fedoseev
President of the Association of Technology Club Participants, leader of the National Cyberphysical Platform Berloga project
Vadim Panov
Science fiction writer
Roberto Quaglia
Science fiction writer, Italy