AI Global Dimension 2025: Experts Discussed the Development of Entrepreneurship and International Cooperation in the Field of AI
On 14 November, MGIMO hosted the international conference AI Global Dimension 2025 (AIGD 2025), dedicated to the development of entrepreneurship in the field of artificial intelligence and the strengthening of international technological cooperation. The event was held in a hybrid format: in person at MGIMO and online via Zoom.
The conference brought together representatives of the public sector, academia, international organizations, and IT companies. The full event programme and list of speakers are provided in the annex.
The first session, “Support Measures for Entrepreneurship and the Expansion of International Cooperation,” focused on discussing tools that stimulate the development of AI start-ups, enhance the export potential of Russian IT companies, and build sustainable channels for international engagement.
Speakers reviewed mechanisms of government and corporate support, the role of industry associations, international experience, and practices for promoting technological solutions globally.
In the second part, “AI and Business: Support Needed Today and Tomorrow,” participants exchanged practical requests arising from current business needs, discussed barriers to scaling AI products, challenges related to human capital, and issues of interaction between businesses and development institutions.
Particular attention was devoted to real cases of AI integration into corporate processes and to the need to strengthen systemic support for entrepreneurs in this field.
Speakers and participants unanimously noted that the topics raised at the conference remain — and will remain in the coming years — at the centre of attention for the professional community. The discussion once again demonstrated the growing interest of businesses in the applied potential of AI and, in particular, the need to build systemic support for the export development of Russian AI companies.
The conference concluded with a summary of the outcomes and informal networking among participants.
The conference brought together representatives of the public sector, academia, international organizations, and IT companies. The full event programme and list of speakers are provided in the annex.
The first session, “Support Measures for Entrepreneurship and the Expansion of International Cooperation,” focused on discussing tools that stimulate the development of AI start-ups, enhance the export potential of Russian IT companies, and build sustainable channels for international engagement.
Speakers reviewed mechanisms of government and corporate support, the role of industry associations, international experience, and practices for promoting technological solutions globally.
In the second part, “AI and Business: Support Needed Today and Tomorrow,” participants exchanged practical requests arising from current business needs, discussed barriers to scaling AI products, challenges related to human capital, and issues of interaction between businesses and development institutions.
Particular attention was devoted to real cases of AI integration into corporate processes and to the need to strengthen systemic support for entrepreneurs in this field.
Speakers and participants unanimously noted that the topics raised at the conference remain — and will remain in the coming years — at the centre of attention for the professional community. The discussion once again demonstrated the growing interest of businesses in the applied potential of AI and, in particular, the need to build systemic support for the export development of Russian AI companies.
The conference concluded with a summary of the outcomes and informal networking among participants.
Zhakh Manukyan, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Yerevan State University (Armenia):
“Some educators fear that artificial intelligence may ‘replace’ their work. Today, certain signs of this are becoming noticeable in processes such as the assessment of student knowledge.”
“Some educators fear that artificial intelligence may ‘replace’ their work. Today, certain signs of this are becoming noticeable in processes such as the assessment of student knowledge.”
Alexey Savrasov, Project Manager for Industrial Development, UNIDO:
“The strength of AIM Global lies in multilateral partnership: governments set priorities, major businesses provide technologies, SMEs bring demand for implementation, and we ensure scaling and sustainable impact through projects in UNIDO member states.
BCIC is a springboard for BRICS SMEs: diagnostics, roadmaps, partners, and markets. The purpose of BCIC is to help companies progress from assessing digital maturity to sustainable implementation — from pilots to serial efficiency, from local to international markets. We work with national competence centres and international experts so that SMEs can more rapidly identify technologies, determine the necessary competencies, and access financing for concrete projects. We view BCIC as a platform for solutions, growth, and cooperation.”
“The strength of AIM Global lies in multilateral partnership: governments set priorities, major businesses provide technologies, SMEs bring demand for implementation, and we ensure scaling and sustainable impact through projects in UNIDO member states.
BCIC is a springboard for BRICS SMEs: diagnostics, roadmaps, partners, and markets. The purpose of BCIC is to help companies progress from assessing digital maturity to sustainable implementation — from pilots to serial efficiency, from local to international markets. We work with national competence centres and international experts so that SMEs can more rapidly identify technologies, determine the necessary competencies, and access financing for concrete projects. We view BCIC as a platform for solutions, growth, and cooperation.”
Alexey Sazhinov, Head of the Project Office of the “Digital Attaché” Service, FGAU “TsIT”:
“‘Digital attachés’ are specialists not only in IT but also in the specifics of the countries where they are stationed — their business culture, economic environment, and political realities. They can verify exporters’ business hypotheses and potential counterparties, and assist in establishing contacts with representatives of foreign government bodies and business circles. The Project Office of the Digital Attaché Service helps companies prepare for export activities by developing essential competencies in this field.”
“‘Digital attachés’ are specialists not only in IT but also in the specifics of the countries where they are stationed — their business culture, economic environment, and political realities. They can verify exporters’ business hypotheses and potential counterparties, and assist in establishing contacts with representatives of foreign government bodies and business circles. The Project Office of the Digital Attaché Service helps companies prepare for export activities by developing essential competencies in this field.”
Andrey A. Sharabayko, Managing Director of JSC “GNIVC”:
“To turn AI solutions from pilot projects into mass-market products, technological readiness alone is not enough. The key barrier is mutual distrust at the intersection of competencies. Businesses do not fully understand the regulator’s constraints, and the state does not fully grasp the risks of the technology. This is why the most in-demand support tool is the creation of permanent dialogue platforms where, using concrete cases — as in our ‘sandbox’ with the Federal Tax Service — we can develop a common language and practical implementation approaches.”
“To turn AI solutions from pilot projects into mass-market products, technological readiness alone is not enough. The key barrier is mutual distrust at the intersection of competencies. Businesses do not fully understand the regulator’s constraints, and the state does not fully grasp the risks of the technology. This is why the most in-demand support tool is the creation of permanent dialogue platforms where, using concrete cases — as in our ‘sandbox’ with the Federal Tax Service — we can develop a common language and practical implementation approaches.”
