The program for the X jubilee international conference AI Journey 2025 (“Journey into the World of Artificial Intelligence”), organized with the participation of the AI Alliance, has been officially announced.

The conference will feature leading experts from the global AI community and visionaries who will share innovative insights on the development of AI technologies. Speakers will come from Russia, China, India, Serbia, Brazil, Bahrain, the USA, Malaysia, and other countries.

"This anniversary conference maintains the best traditions of AI Journey: prominent figures from the world of artificial intelligence, timely topics, announcements of cutting-edge developments, and international networking in a hybrid format," said Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Sberbank. "This year, the program focuses on technological innovations and practical cases that demonstrate the potential of generative AI to expand human capabilities. I invite everyone interested in artificial intelligence to join AI Journey — a platform where insights are born, and the technological future is created."

The first day of the conference, November 19, will focus on the application of generative AI (GenAI) in both everyday life and national development. The program will feature demonstrations of solutions for daily tasks, as well as a talk show discussing the global impact of AI technologies on society and the planet.

On November 20, the focus will shift to AI applications across various sectors of the economy and business processes. The day will begin with a keynote from Alexander Vedyakhin, followed by an address from Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration.

Senior Vice President and Head of Sberbank's Technological Development Division, Andrey Belevtsev, will also speak about market trends and new developments at Sberbank. Participants will hear from prominent speakers from partner tech companies, including Chen Qiufan, a renowned Chinese science fiction writer, president of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association, and co-author of the bestseller AI 2041. He will present a talk titled "The Future of AI: From Science Fiction to Reality."

The day will also feature the second international business forum on AI for BRICS+ countries, a session by the AI Alliance, and the awarding ceremony for the Leaders in AI national prize, recognizing contributions to the development of artificial intelligence.

A special AIJ Deep Dive track will run from November 20-21, featuring reports from leading AI experts and presentations from research centers with groundbreaking scientific papers. A pitch session showcasing leading Russian AI startups will also be part of the track, along with presentations of AI-driven business solutions based on GenAI and multi-agent approaches.

On November 21, the "AI in Science" day will kick off with speeches from Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government, and Andrey Belevtsev. One of the key events of the day will be the results of the AI Horizons foresight sessions, held in different countries under the auspices of the International AI Alliance.

The program will feature presentations from scientists worldwide. For example, Ajit Abraham from Sai University in India will present on Generative AI in Healthcare, Nebojša Bačanin Jakula from Singidunum University in Serbia will discuss advancements in bio-inspired metaheuristics, and Alexander Ferreira Ramos from the University of São Paulo in Brazil will present his work on regulatory logic in transcription control at the DNA level using thermodynamic models. Anderson Rocha, from the University of Campinas in Brazil, will speak on "Revolution of Convergence: AI, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, IoT, Robotics, and Beyond."

As part of the AIJ program, the traditional AIJ Junior track will engage young participants, with Russian experts sharing practical advice on using AI solutions for education, creativity, and personal development. Interviews with winners of international AI and STEM Olympiads will also inspire the younger audience to explore new growth opportunities in the field.

The day will conclude with the awarding of winners in the AI Challenge for young data researchers and the AIJ Contest for experienced AI specialists. The results of the open call for scientific papers for AIJ Science will be announced, with the best works being published in a scientific journal in partnership with the Russian Academy of Sciences. The best article will also receive a monetary prize.

The conference will be broadcast live in Russian, English, and Arabic on the official website, with sign language interpretation for the main stage presentations.

This landmark event will serve as a crucial platform for showcasing AI innovations, fostering international collaboration, and exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for business, society, and scientific advancement.

Sberbank, one of Russia’s largest banks and a leading global financial institution, plays a key role in organizing AI Journey 2025. With about one-third of the Russian banking sector’s assets under its management, Sberbank is a major creditor to the national economy and holds a significant share of the deposit market. The Russian Federation, represented by the Ministry of Finance, is the bank’s largest shareholder, holding 50% of Sberbank’s charter capital plus one voting share. The remaining 50%, minus one voting share, is owned by Russian and international investors.