Education in the era of neural networks to be spotlighted at the conference “Architecture of University Education”

25 April 2024
Source: The Presidential Library

On April 25–26, 2024, the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, together with the Presidential Library, will hold the VII National Scientific and Methodological Conference with international participation “Architecture of University Education”.

The conference is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution “National Accreditation Agency in Education”.

Key topics for this year:

  • Science in the interests of technological development and the transformation of the academic community in the era of neural networks
  • Strategic changes in the higher education system: state accreditation, a new model, initiatives in interuniversity cooperation, international strategic partnership with Southeast Asia
  • Strategic tools in the implementation of Russian educational policy in interdepartmental interaction and the development of the national qualifications system
  • Development of human capital through an ecosystem approach and new tools for civic-patriotic education, self-determination and career guidance

On April 25, 2024 at 12:30, the opening of the conference and plenary discussion “Strategic initiatives and effective solutions” will take place at the Presidential Library (Senate Square, 3).

The conference includes such experts as Rector of St. Petersburg State Economic University Igor Maksimtsev, Advisor to the Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Education and Science Natalya Altynikova, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Member of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education Olga Pilipenko, Minister of Education of Penza Region Alexey Komarov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kirov Plant Georgy Semenenko.

There will be held 11 thematic open discussions: “New models of education in the context of the needs of the labor market”, “Formation of university research policy in the interests of technological development”, “Ecosystem approach to human capital management”, “Strategic partnership with Southeast Asia: institutions, tools, initiatives”, “National system of qualifications in the training of professional personnel”, “Academic community in the era of neural networks: value, honesty, trust”, “Interuniversity cooperation in the energy sector: strategic initiatives and development prospects”, “Strategic tools in the implementation of educational policy in Russia in interdepartmental interaction” and others.

The discussion experts will traditionally be representatives of the sphere of education, business and government from the regions of Russia and abroad: Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science Svetlana Kochetova, Director General of Gazpromneft - Industrial Innovations Mikhail Nikulin, Director General of the Chinese Cultural Center Peng Yin Lai, Rector of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) Viktor Martynov, President of the Subsoil of Africa Consortium Paul Omoj Omaji, Director General of the Association “University Consortium of Big Data Researchers” Vyacheslav Goiko.

The second day of the conference, April 26, will be held at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics (30/32 Griboyedov Kanal Embankment). The program includes a round table and a series of master classes on the topics: “Non-monetary system of incentives for personnel in the education sector”, “Electronic educational resources: practice of creation and application”, “Models for the implementation of secondary vocational education: challenges, problems, development” and "Techniques for effective teaching". 

Conference participants will enjoy a busy two-day business program, an educational marathon, a Project Factory youth block, an extensive cultural program and unique exhibition projects “In the footsteps of great travelers. Letters from childhood" and "History of domestic insurance. Saint Petersburg. Chapter 1".

The program: https://metod-conf-spb1.tilda.ws/program2024

Conference website: https://metod-conf-spb.tilda.ws/

Title partner: Association of Alumni of St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

Official partners: Council for Professional Qualifications of the Financial Market, Russian Professorial Assembly, RBC St. Petersburg.

Accreditation of media representatives is until 21:00 April 23, 2024.

We draw the attention of the media representatives that it is necessary to forward applications for accreditation and arrive at the event in advance.

Entrance to the Presidential Library is carried out only by prior registration and upon showing a passport: for media representatives - through entrance № 2.

Accreditation: https://uneconspbcb.timepad.ru/event/2857500/

Organizing Committee of the Conference:

tel.: +7 (812) 458-97-40
tel.: +7 (921) 907-77-98