Russia-hosted global future symposium

An international forum focused on human development, as well as global ethical and philosophical issues, has opened in Moscow

The ‘Inventing the Future’ symposium was launched at the newly built ‘Russia’ National Center in Moscow on Monday. Attended by more than 3,000 representatives from over 100 countries, the event focuses on scenarios for humanity’s development, and global ethical and philosophical challenges.

The three-day forum, running from November 4 to 6, brings together scientists, philosophers, futurists, popular sci-fi writers, and representatives from business and creative industries. Delegations represent member states of BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Participants include representatives from India, Italy, Iran, China, the UAE, Serbia, the US and France, according to the organizers.

The symposium’s agenda features more than 60 events divided into several themes, including “Future of Humanity,” “Future of Technology,” “Future of a Multipolar World,” and “Future of Civilizations.”