Falkov and Mazur launched the plenary session of the U-NOVUS forum.
Tomsk hosted the plenary session of the "Territories of the Future: Regional Ecosystems as Drivers of Technological Leadership" on Saturday, during the U-NOVUS forum at Tomsk State University. The event was opened by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov, and Governor of Tomsk Oblast, Vladimir Mazur, as reported by the press service of the regional administration.
The U-NOVUS forum, bringing together young scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, is slated to take place in Tomsk in 2025, with the primary topics being technological leadership and the realization of national projects in the region. Over 1,000 participants from 30 Russian regions will gather for the forum, with more than 150 speakers delivering presentations [1][2].
In a statement, it was announced that on Saturday, 24 May, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov and Governor of Tomsk Oblast Vladimir Mazurov opened the plenary session of the 10th U-NOVUS forum for young scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs at the National Research Tomsk State University [4].
Experts participating in the session "Territories of the Future: Regional Ecosystems as Drivers of Technological Leadership" included Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mikhail Yurin, First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Kolesnikov, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Stepan Kalmykov, Rector of TSU Eduard Galazhinsky, Senior Managing Partner of AFK "System" Felix Evtushenkov, and Deputy Chairman of the Board of AO "Gazprombank" Dmitry Zauers [3].
According to Mazur, considering Tomsk's technological advancements, the city can support the implementation of the national project "New Materials and Chemistry." He noted that plans are underway to establish a Center for Small-Scale Chemistry in the city [4].
The U-NOVUS forum serves as a platform for nurturing young scientific and entrepreneurial talent, integrating technological innovation with national development projects, and fostering partnerships involving academia, business, and industry, ultimately supporting Russia's technological sovereignty [1][2][5].
[1] https://u-novus.ru/[2] https://www.tomsk.ru/news/v-tomskom-gosuniversitete-otkrylias-x-fpy-u-novus-plenarnaia-ssiia-territorii-budushchego-regionalnyie-ekosistemy-kak-drivery-tekhnologicheskogo-liderstva/[3] https://tass.ru/obschestvo/13258782[4] https://tass.ru/podrobnosti/13258770[5] https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4493006
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Science plays a significant role in the U-NOVUS forum, which aims to support young scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, with the primary focus on technological leadership and the realization of national projects. Education and self-development are key components of the forum, as it serves as a platform for nurturing talent and fostering partnerships between academia, business, and industry.
