3rd International Technology Congress in Russia opens up new prospects for economic and technological development

The 3rd International Technology Congress (ITC-2026) and the exhibition "TECHNOLOGIES" will take place on 8–10 September this year at the Patriot Exhibition Centre (Russia, Moscow Region). Representatives from the business community and government bodies will discuss opportunities for international cooperation in the field of technology for key sectors of economic development across the world.

Over 5,000 delegates from more than 40 countries are expected to attend. More than 300 organisations will present their innovations at the technology exhibition.

The congress brings together sectoral forums and niche events organised by Russian technology associations. The key theme will be the implementation of information and other knowledge-intensive technologies to realise national projects aimed at technological leadership and bringing domestic products to new markets.

"The value of the congress lies in its concept – uniting the efforts of industry associations from Russia and partner countries to discuss key issues of technological development. Such a cross-sectoral approach enables us to find comprehensive solutions and to develop unified approaches, and also opens up new opportunities for industrial modernisation," noted Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, to the congress participants.

Participants in the plenary session and strategic sessions of ITC-2026 will discuss the role of sectoral coordination and labour productivity in achieving technological sovereignty, as well as the potential of open architectures and open-source software for the development of international cooperation and exports.

The exhibition "TECHNOLOGIES" is organised according to a cluster-based principle. Thematic sections include intelligent control systems and unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, computing and data storage systems, service robots and industrial software, space research and technology, telecommunications systems and services, energy for knowledge-intensive technologies, satellite manufacturing and aerospace technology, video games, ready-made industry solutions, and consumer technologies.

The SPACETECH: Advanced space technologies and services cluster occupies a special place. It is dedicated to the latest solutions in the field of space activities.

The 2nd Inter-Industry Forum Data Center Infrastructure will address issues of scientific and technical policy in the field of data centres, as well as challenges relating to the construction, equipping, power supply and comprehensive security of digital infrastructure facilities, including specialised data centres.

The ICS Forum: Unmanned Systems, Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems will bring together developers, manufacturers and customers of solutions for agriculture, medicine, construction, and the energy sector. They will discuss issues ranging from the regulatory framework to industrial design and exports.

The congress will feature demonstrations by industrial centres of excellence on the substitution of foreign sector-specific digital products, including hardware and software systems. Leading Russian customers from various sectors will hold a discussion on cross-sectoral technology transfer.

The congress forms part of the programme of events for the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia, which is being held by decree of the President of Russia from 2022 to 2031, as well as the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies under the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).