Amid global instability and sanctions pressure, the industrial sector is increasingly recognizing the importance of technological sovereignty and full digital automation. The domestic automation pyramid is a multi-level system encompassing key components such as PLM systems for product lifecycle management, CAD/CAM for engineering and manufacturing, MES for production operations management, as well as SCADA and IoT for real-time monitoring and analytics, and ERP systems (including Sales and Operations Planning, Supply Chain Management, and more). This integrated approach ensures transparency, efficiency, and flexibility at all stages of the production process.

With globalization no longer a viable strategy, the urgent task is to replace key automation system components with domestic solutions that can offer a full range of digital tools and guarantee control over the entire production value chain up to the end user. How can we build, develop, and implement a domestic automation pyramid to achieve production efficiency and technological independence?
● What are the key components a domestic automation pyramid must include for full production digitalization?
● What are the advantages and limitations of Russian PLM, CAD/CAM, and MES systems compared to foreign counterparts?
● How can the replacement of foreign software be accelerated without compromising quality and functionality?
● What measures are needed to support and develop domestic industrial automation developers?
● How can domestic automation systems ensure scalability and flexibility across enterprises of various sizes?
● What risks and barriers exist in transitioning to a fully domestic automation pyramid?
● What are the prospects for collaboration between government, business, and research institutions to implement this strategy successfully?

As digital technologies evolve rapidly and global markets adopt protective technological policies, AI solutions have become a cornerstone of industrial modernization. Russian AI innovations hold great promise for market leadership. What are the key economic factors and practical challenges in deploying AI in real industrial projects, especially in the context of the national “Artificial Intelligence” project?

● What are the strategic priorities and investment models aimed at scaling AI adoption?
● What are the main integration challenges of AI into traditional production processes—including organizational restructuring, workforce reskilling, and management adaptation?
● Why are cybersecurity concerns closely linked to the deployment of AI-driven digital infrastructure?

The session will also highlight the role of public regulation, coordination between public and private sectors, and the impact of large-scale AI initiatives on transforming the country’s industrial potential. Real case studies and effectiveness assessments of pilot projects across different industries will be presented.

This roundtable will explore the design and implementation of production and information systems at new industrial enterprises, with a focus on innovative approaches that can become key success factors under modern conditions.

Specifically, the session will cover:
● Designing automation systems: how modern technologies like AI and machine learning can minimize human involvement in routine operations, increasing productivity and reducing errors.
● Implementation experience: challenges and pitfalls. Executives from large industrial companies will share insights on digitalization and the innovative methods used to implement it without halting production.
● Future market and enterprise vision: projections for the role of digitalization in industrial development. We’ll discuss how customers, vendors, and integrators can effectively collaborate to introduce innovation that ensures competitive advantage and sustainable growth.

These topics will invite broad discussion among participants and help shape strategic solutions for creating an innovation-driven industrial ecosystem.

As increasingly complex high-tech production systems are developed and workforce capacity declines, the need for accessible autonomy technologies grows. These tools promise higher productivity and labor safety, greater production autonomy, and the advancement of workforce competencies.

Autonomy is a comprehensive industrial condition that requires the parallel development of:

1.     Digital technologies (digital twins, AI, robotics) as part of integrated production management;

2.     Skilled personnel to operate advanced technological assets;

3.     State standards for industrial safety and equipment operation.

Raising autonomy levels requires collaborative efforts among industry, government, educational institutions, and IT sector stakeholders.

Meeting Russia’s industrial automation and digitalization goals necessitates a secure, reliable, and resilient data transmission infrastructure. This session will explore current and future approaches for industrial automation using private wireless networks.

Key topics:
● Challenges and objectives in industrial automation and digitalization
● Domestic automation and digitalization solutions
● Private 5G/LTE networks as a platform for automation and digitalization deployment, including cybersecurity requirements of key Russian enterprises
● Successful case studies from industrial sites

Development of standards, platform solutions, and infrastructure for an open industrial automation ecosystem in the interest of Russian industry.

Highlights include:
● Initial results from the roadmap implementation for building the Open Industrial Automation System (OIAS) ecosystem in Russia
● Plans for 2025–2027 and projections to 2030
● Funding sources and models for OIAS component development
● Changing market roles (customers, vendors, integrators) with the shift to open automation standards; the role of regulators
● Prospects for international cooperation and market entry with OIAS solutions

One of the most critical factors in reducing the risk of emergencies in heating systems is accurately assessing the condition of pipeline infrastructure. Traditional non-destructive testing methods yield significant errors. Robotic in-pipe diagnostics now provide the most accurate assessment of pipeline condition—both for hazardous industrial sites and non-hazardous networks—enabling improved reliability of heating infrastructure.

Current financial conditions and tight monetary policies have raised the cost of capital and reduced investment activity, including in digitalization. Yet digital transformation remains key to strategic growth. It enhances process efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness.

This session brings together leaders of top industrial and IT companies to discuss how to prioritize digital growth under financial constraints. Topics include adapting funding approaches, evaluating high-impact technologies, and maintaining the digital pace.

Discussion questions:
● What approaches are being used to deliver digital project outcomes amid financial restrictions?
● How can companies maintain digital momentum in current conditions?
● Which technologies yield the greatest return under investment limits? How should ROI be measured?
● How to balance short-term wins with long-term strategic projects?
● What alternative funding models are effective—partnerships, support programs, etc.?
● Is switching to domestic IT justified from an economic standpoint?
● Quick poll: would you use digital products from other industries? What are the caveats?

Will Western vendors return to the Russian market? What are the risks, scenarios, and implications?
● Which IT market segments are likely to see a return of Western vendors? Where are gaps still unfilled?
● What are the optimal terms for foreign vendor return while protecting domestic interests?
● What risks do Western vendor returns pose?
● What must domestic players and regulators do to mitigate these risks?
● Scenario forecasts: from “zero return” to a full rollback to pre-2021 conditions
● Optional: Are Eastern IT vendors a real threat or a myth? Penetration and risk assessment

Import substitution presents not only technological hurdles—such as the absence of key solutions—but also organizational challenges during implementation. These include mismatches with business processes, workforce retraining, and adopting new security standards. Managing this change effectively is essential to avoiding operational disruption and maintaining competitiveness.

Key questions:
● What barriers most commonly hinder solution integration—and how to overcome them?
● How to avoid operational paralysis and maintain business continuity during system transitions?
● How to manage change systemically rather than reactively?
● How to build resilient teams amid ongoing adaptation?

In 2025, industrial data circulation emerged as a new growth driver of the digital economy. Demand for Russian data collection, analysis, and processing solutions is rising, driven by successful implementation of digital twins, predictive analytics, and industrial IoT. Sectors such as metallurgy, oil and gas, engineering, and energy are showcasing successful use cases for production optimization and cost reduction.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the industrial data market is growing rapidly and is a key enabler of technological sovereignty. Building effective dialogue between business and regulators through working groups and pilot projects is critical.

As of early this year, the official deadline for replacing foreign software in critical infrastructure passed. Yet many key systems remain partially unlocalized. Experts estimate the process will continue throughout the year for at least 20% of public-sector firms.

The slowest transitions are seen in specialized industrial sectors, due to compatibility issues and redundant developments. Some companies are building internal product verticals to reduce reliance on core IT suites.

Regulators acknowledge the delays but are also discussing stricter mandates to accelerate progress.

Topics:
● Which import substitution strategies have proven most effective?
● What are the specific industrial sector demands?
● What regulatory steps can optimize the domestic IT and hardware markets?
● Are Russian developers succeeding in launching end-to-end solutions?
● What is the demand for integrated hardware–software solutions?
● What is the global potential of Russian IT products and platforms?

Experts will outline and debate the national digital development agenda for the coming decade.

A leadership strategy in technology is no short-term policy but a decisive step toward a sustainable, innovation-driven economy. Eight national projects across key sectors set ambitious goals for global leadership that depend on digital development.

Achieving these goals requires building a self-sufficient and competitive digital industry—one that supports future growth. The sector is undergoing a full technological renewal, aiming to create leaders who can pioneer new tech landscapes.

Discussion points:
● Which advanced digital technologies are setting new industrial standards—and how can the state and businesses fast-track them?
● What are Russia’s prospects in the global tech race—and what advantages can ensure its leadership?
● Which digital development priorities are most critical to achieving global competitiveness?
● Where can cross-sectoral synergy accelerate digital advancement?

With the departure of major global ERP vendors from Russia, large enterprise platforms are left unsupported. Closed-source software, restricted service access, and missing updates increase risks—including production halts. Continuous production enterprises face the most pressure.

Partial substitution of ERP components complicates full migration. Complete transition is the only path to independence—but how long will it take?

● Is there a ready-to-implement domestic ERP system for continuous production enterprises?
● How are industry giants adapting?
● What criteria are companies using to select domestic ERP platforms?
● What are realistic ERP transition scenarios today?
● Do local developers and integrators have enough skilled staff and experience to support mass ERP migrations?