Participants are invited to submit ideas on economic development and global growth challenges
Moscow has launched an international essay contest on global economic development as part of the upcoming Open Dialogue ‘The Future of the World: New Platform for Global Growth’. The event will take place at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow from April 28 to 30, 2025.
The competition aims to gather expert opinions and innovative solutions for addressing current economic challenges and shaping strategies for future global growth. The best ideas will be incorporated into discussions at the Open Dialogue event and considered for long-term economic planning.
Participants can choose from four key topics: ‘Investments in Human Capital’, covering demographics, migration, education, and digital inequality; ‘Investments in Technology’, focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; ‘Investments in the Environment’, addressing human-centric development, green infrastructure, and transport accessibility; and ‘Investments in Communication’, covering trade barriers, financial flows, logistics, e-commerce, and digital currencies.
The contest is open to experts worldwide. Participants can submit their ideas in the form of a five-page essay or a 10-minute presentation in their native language by March 15. Entries should be sent to dialog@russia.ru.
Winners will be invited to Moscow to take part in the Open Dialogue event, where they will join case sessions and expert discussions on the future of the global economy. The event will bring together representatives from leading think tanks, development institutions, universities, government agencies, business associations, youth organizations, and the media.
According to event organizers, the contest has attracted significant global interest, prompting an extension of the submission deadline.
“Our project is attracting more and more attention on the international stage. The number of participants is growing every day… not only from Russia, but also from India, Egypt, Vietnam, Türkiye, Colombia, Canada, France, and Transnistria. This illustrates how much we all need a truly open dialogue,” Natalia Virtuozova, director general of the National Centre RUSSIA, said.
For more information on participation and submission guidelines, visit the official website at https://en.russia.ru/dialog.
