The Russian Presidential Administration Deputy Chief of Staff kicked off the forum bringing together 102 authors from 43 countries

The second Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has opened at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow.

The event was launched by Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration. A total of 102 authors from 43 countries are taking part in the three-day forum, which includes expert discussions, idea presentations and informal networking.

"We are meeting at a time when the familiar map of the world - economic, political and technological - is changing significantly: centers of growth are shifting, links between countries and markets are being rebuilt, and competition between development models is intensifying," Oreshkin said. "That is why the Open Dialogue is especially important today - not as an exchange of general declarations, but as a conversation in which ideas are tested for novelty, realism and the ability to work in different conditions."

This year's most popular essay themes include the role of people in the future economy, artificial intelligence, the urban environment, technological sovereignty and demographic change. On the first day, closed pitching sessions were held across four tracks: investment in people, connectivity, technology and the environment.

After the pitches, the jury selected the strongest authors in each track.

The second day will feature the official opening ceremony, Oreshkin's presentation on global megatrends and panel discussions with the top essayists. On April 29, experts will sum up the results of the dialogue, after which Oreshkin will meet with young people and lead the final session.

A distinctive feature of the forum is continuity: essayists from previous years serve as experts and jury members, helping create a lasting intellectual community in which ideas move beyond narrow circles into public debate and practical use.

At the end of the Open Dialogue, the best initiatives will be included in a new analytical report to be presented by the Russia National Centre at major international platforms.

The Open Dialogue was launched by the Russia National Centre in 2025 with the support of the Presidential Administration and the Third Rome Center for Expertise. By decision of Vladimir Putin, it became an annual event.

(RT.com)