Moscow has become an AI hotspot this week as Sber’s flagship conference “AI Journey 2025” runs from 19–21 November 2025, bringing together global experts, startups and policymakers to talk about the future of artificial intelligence.
What Is AI Journey 2025?
AI Journey 2025 is a three-day international AI conference hosted by Sberbank in Moscow, focused on how generative AI and large language models are moving from hype to real products in business, government and everyday life.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- 3-day programme (19–21 November 2025) dedicated to generative AI, AI in business and AI in science.
- Speakers from Russia, India, China, Brazil, Serbia, Bahrain, Malaysia, USA and more sharing global perspectives.
- Day 1: Generative AI in daily life, national digital strategies and public services.
- Day 2: Real business use cases in finance, retail, logistics and multiple sectors.
- Day 3: AI in science, research breakthroughs and the youth-focused AIJ Junior track.
- BRICS+ AI focus: sessions on cross-border collaboration, regulation and the new BRICS+ AI Success Hub.
- Major announcements today:
- Russia announced the creation of a national AI task-force to coordinate generative-AI model development and data infrastructure.
- Sberbank confirmed plans to reduce its workforce by around 20% by the end of 2025 as part of a shift toward AI-driven operational efficiency.
For readers who want the full programme and speaker list, the official AI Journey website has published detailed schedules and livestream access. For quick visual highlights from the event, you can also check this update shared on X (formerly Twitter).
Why This Conference Matters
For anyone tracking the global AI race, Sber’s conference in Moscow is a key 2025 event. It shows how Russia and BRICS+ partners aim to shape global AI standards, build sovereign AI ecosystems and accelerate the use of generative AI in public services, banking, ecommerce, logistics, education and healthcare.
