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The Trends VI — Russia’s Largest Independent Investment & Technology Event
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Dates: November 17–19, 2026
Venue: VDNH, 119 Prospekt Mira, Building 55, Moscow
About The Trends
Over the past two years, Moscow has hosted five major editions of The Trends, which have collectively attracted more than 30,000 visits. Today, The Trends is the largest independent, privately organized forum and exhibition dedicated to investment and technology in Russia and the CIS.
More than 450 speakers from 35 countries have taken part in The Trends, discussing global challenges, emerging opportunities, and the transformation of industries within the broader framework of Industry 4.0.
Over the same period, the exhibition has featured more than 240 exhibitor booths, while over 500 media and information partners have supported the event.
The Trends VI
On November 17–19, 2026, The Trends will return to Moscow for its sixth edition.
This year, the organizers are introducing a fundamentally new event format alongside a new venue.
Rather than dividing the program into conventional industry tracks and parallel sessions, The Trends VI will bring together a portfolio of highly focused professional conferences under one roof.
Each conference is developed by a dedicated organizing team, attracts a specialized audience, and focuses on the most relevant challenges and opportunities within its respective industry.
The emphasis throughout the program is on practical insights, real-world case studies, actionable solutions, and meaningful business connections.
Across the three days, The Trends VI is expected to welcome:
more than 10,000 unique attendees;
up to 20,000 total visits;
representatives of approximately 2,000 companies;
more than 250 speakers.
Participants will include senior representatives of government institutions, major corporations and business ecosystems, financial and industrial companies, technology leaders, developers of innovative products, international delegations, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry visionaries.
Conferences at The Trends VI
1. Top AI
Top AI is an international professional conference created by the organizers of The Trends and dedicated to the practical adoption of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on enterprise applications.
The conference is designed around real business and government challenges: how to identify, evaluate, select, and successfully integrate high-quality AI solutions into large-scale organizational processes.
Key objectives include:
generating real demand for AI solutions among enterprise companies;
creating an international digital directory of trusted and verified AI vendors;
producing an annual overview of key AI trends across BRICS markets.
2. BRICS Innovation
BRICS Innovation is an international summit dedicated to scientific breakthroughs, inventions, innovation, deep tech, and science-based startups.
The program will cover:
international cooperation in science and innovation;
breakthrough research and the journey from laboratory to market;
investment in deep tech and complex technologies;
startups capable of transforming entire industries;
an interactive networking zone featuring international and local investors, as well as professional industry advocates, as part of the Nauka Pushkina project.
3. Moscow Trading Week
Moscow Trading Week is an international conference for professional financial-market participants, traders, and investors.
General Sponsor: Alfa-Bank.
The conference program will include:
thematic sessions and expert panel discussions;
practical workshops;
analysis of trading strategies across different asset classes;
economic and financial forecasts from market experts;
portfolio reviews for institutional and private investors;
tax and legal considerations for financial-market participants;
macroeconomic analysis of global markets and individual countries;
an exhibition featuring brokers, exchanges, trading platforms, and fintech companies.
4. GTF — GovTech Future
GovTech Future (GTF) is an independent conference focused on the digital transformation of government.
As artificial intelligence, robotics, the internet, and other breakthrough technologies become increasingly embedded in everyday life, governments face a growing need to identify and adopt the most effective technological solutions at an early stage.
GTF was created as a platform for direct dialogue between the technology industry and key government stakeholders, as well as for sharing practical experience in technology implementation between ministries and regions.
The conference program will be complemented by an exhibition showcasing leading GovTech solutions.
The central theme of GTF is:
Technological Sovereignty.
5. Investor Games
Investor Games is a conference and series of events organized by the Investor Games angel investment club, bringing together startups, private investors, venture funds, and corporations.
The program will include:
Investor Games Startup Battle — short startup pitches designed to attract investor interest and create opportunities for corporate pilot projects;
Investors Only — a closed-door session where investors present portfolio companies and identify potential co-investment opportunities;
corporate discussions, roundtables, and market research presentations;
dedicated networking sessions connecting investors, founders, corporate representatives, and business leaders.
6. KS-EXPO
KS-EXPO is a construction industry forum and exhibition organized by the Builders Club together with The Trends.
The event focuses on practical experience, real business cases, and tools that can be applied directly within the construction sector.
The program combines expert presentations, workshops, and panel discussions with active networking and live demonstrations of solutions presented by contractors, suppliers, and technology providers.
7. Tsifromatsiya 3.0
Tsifromatsiya 3.0 is a practical conference for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized business teams.
Participants will learn how to apply:
artificial intelligence;
digital tools;
CRM systems;
payment technologies;
business-process automation
to increase sales, improve operational efficiency, and solve practical business challenges.
The program is built around real-world use cases, with the goal of ensuring that participants leave the conference with actionable solutions they can apply to their own businesses.
8. 7tix Conf
7tix Conf is a professional conference dedicated to the business of events — including the topics that are rarely discussed openly within the industry.
The conference will focus on the marketing, sales, development, and sustainable growth of major business and entertainment events.
Speakers will include organizers of leading exhibitions, conferences, forums, summits, festivals, and awards from cities across Russia and the CIS.
9. InvestTech_26
InvestTech_26 is an invitation-only conference organized by Banking Review.
The conference will provide a focused and practical discussion of how artificial intelligence is transforming products, services, customer experience, and internal processes across the investment industry.
Participants will include representatives of:
banks;
traditional and digital brokerage companies;
consulting firms and rating agencies;
asset management companies;
investment funds;
fintech startups;
AI technology vendors.
Additional conferences will be announced.
Exhibition
The Trends VI exhibition will bring together Russian and international companies developing and implementing advanced technologies across a wide range of industries.
Exhibitors and participants will include:
major corporations;
large franchise businesses;
IT companies;
AI solution providers for enterprises, SMEs, and entrepreneurs;
robotics companies;
big data and cybersecurity providers;
banks and financial institutions;
fintech companies;
technology startups;
companies operating within the industries represented by The Trends conferences.
The exhibition is designed as a space for discovering new technologies, meeting potential partners, establishing business relationships, and exploring practical solutions that are already transforming industries.
Key Topics
The Trends VI will focus on the most important technological, economic, and investment trends shaping the coming years, including:
digital transformation and business-process automation across major industries;
the key drivers of Industry 4.0 and the technologies shaping progress in 2025–2030;
artificial intelligence in manufacturing, finance, industry, and other sectors;
technological and digital sovereignty in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution;
the scientific potential of BRICS+ countries and the commercialization of research and innovation;
the digital economy, financial technologies, and international trade;
data centers and the challenges facing the rapidly expanding data-processing industry;
major digital trends shaping the next generation of the global digital economy;
the investment landscape across financial markets;
blockchain and its role in transforming traditional industries;
the future of creative industries and the cultural landscape of the digital era.
Additional Events
Pre-Party
On November 16, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, an official Pre-Party will be held for Business and VIP ticket holders.
Official Afterparty
On November 19, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, The Trends VI will host its official Afterparty.
Attendance is available exclusively to VIP ticket holders and speakers.
Side Events
Between November 14 and November 22, companies, communities, and independent organizers may host additional niche side events around The Trends VI.
A dedicated section on the official event website will allow visitors to explore the full side-event program and organizers to submit their own events for inclusion.
Sponsors and Partners
Official Partner Bank of The Trends and General Sponsor of Moscow Trading Week: Alfa-Bank.
Sponsors and partners of The Trends include:
Sovcombank, WeWallet, SyntxAI, DVS Resource, BingX, Bitbanker, NFK Savings, CIPR, the Roscongress Foundation, BRICS International Municipal Forum, the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, MIT Association (“We IT”), NCC REO, ACI Russia, RBC Companies, RAVI, Altyn Wallet, and others.
The Trends VI
November 17–19, 2026
VDNH, 119 Prospekt Mira, Building 55, Moscow
https://thetrends.tech
[email protected]
https://t.me/The_Trends_Partners
