Moscow, Russia – A panel pitching on “Investment in Technologies” took place at the National Centre “Russia” as part of the Open Dialogue “Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth.” Following the event, the presentation by Naila Mehrabova, a member of the Supervisory Board of Azersun Holding (Azerbaijan), was particularly noted.
In her work and presentation, she proposed creating a digital blockchain platform for export, logistics, and insurance, emphasising the need for transparent and accessible solutions for developing markets. According to her, technologies such as AI, blockchain, and autonomous intelligent agents can significantly simplify international trade and reduce costs.
“Today, we live in a fragmented world with enormous hidden costs. Developing economies possess 60% of global resources but receive only 15% of funding. Imagine creating a unified digital space where farmers, banks, and exporters work according to a single standard, without paperwork. This represents savings of up to $7 billion per year. These funds could be directed toward development, from restoring factories to social programs,” noted Naila Mehrabova.
The Open Dialogue gathered participants from 102 countries. The discussions were followed in person and by hundreds of thousands of viewers online. The authors of the six best essays on investments in technologies from Russia, India, Azerbaijan, and Tanzania advanced to the panel pitching on April 29.
The expert panel for the “Investment in Technologies” pitching included: Hugo Matekovich, founder of Tools for the Commons (Brazil); Felipe Montes, co-founder and CEO of Kravata (Colombia); Saad Sed, professor at ICHEC Brussels Management School (Belgium); Caroline Poly, founder of Mippo and member of the Brazilian CBDC working group; and Rachid Yazami, president of KVI Holdings and member of the International Committee for the Global Energy Prize (Singapore).
One of the presenting essayists was Russian ecologist Vladimir Chuprov. He proposed a solution to one of the most acute climate problems—abnormal heat in cities. The expert presented facade and roof solar energy technology as an accessible alternative to traditional energy sources.
“We can make the sun, a heat source, work for cooling. Photovoltaic panels cool buildings and provide them with energy. But a political signal is needed for the technology to work—a call to action,” said Vladimir Chuprov.
Among the presenting essayists were Debjit Chakraborty (Chamber of Indo-Russian Technology Cooperation, India), who emphasised the importance of investments in joint projects in artificial intelligence and fintech, and also proposed the idea of establishing a BRICS+ Innovation Bank; Gaurav Mahajan (partner at Precept Law Offices, India), who spoke about the contribution of global competence centers to India’s economy through attracting investments, creating jobs, and developing regions.
Additionally, Evgeny Osadchuk (PhD in Economics, Deputy Director for Digital Technologies at ANO “Digital Economy,” Russia) spoke, proposing the creation of a Russia-coordinated platform for data and idea exchange to strengthen the leadership of Global South and East countries in the field of AI. Michael Bernard Mwidete (student at the National Institute of Transport, Tanzania) also presented his perspective, highlighting the potential of agricultural drones as a key technological solution to support rapidly growing populations.
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