Moscow has rapidly transformed into a nerve center for artificial intelligence in Russia, hosting a diverse array of events that span fundamental research, applied industry solutions, creative exploration, and governance debates. As Russia pushes toward technological sovereignty, the AI event calendar reflects a market eager to develop domestic solutions, train the next generation of researchers, and integrate machine intelligence into every facet of the economy.
Here is your guide to the most significant artificial intelligence industry events in Moscow and beyond.
Academic Research and Computational Linguistics
Dialogue 2026: The Premier Computational Linguistics Conference
Now in its 31st year, Dialogue is Russia’s most prestigious international conference on computational linguistics and intelligent technologies.
- Date: June 24–26, 2026
- Venue: Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Format: Hybrid (in-person with online participation)
What to Expect
Dialogue brings together leading researchers from MSU, MIPT, HSE, RSUH, and St. Petersburg State University, alongside international participants. The 2026 program places heavy emphasis on:
- Large Language Models (LLMs) in automatic natural language processing
- Automatic text generation and summarization
- Dialogue systems and chatbots
- Multimodal data processing (text, speech, images)
- Linguistic competence of large language models
The conference features plenary sessions, poster sessions, roundtable discussions, and software demonstrations. Selected papers are presented by leading Russian universities and research institutes, making this the essential event for NLP researchers and practitioners.
Neuroinformatics-2026: Neural Networks and Beyond
The XXVIII International Conference “Neuroinformatics” is the annual multidisciplinary scientific forum dedicated to artificial neural networks, neuroscience, and cognitive research.
- Date: October 19–23, 2026
- Venue: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Dolgoprudny (Moscow region)
- Submission Deadline: April 2 – May 25, 2026
Why It Matters
The conference scope is remarkably broad, ranging from the theory of artificial neural networks and machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging and neurobiology. Key features include:
- Plenary and poster sessions on state-of-the-art neuroinformatics
- Young scientists’ paper contest
- Partner company task competition for youth teams
The working languages are English and Russian. Selected papers are planned for publication in Springer’s “Studies in Computational Intelligence” (SCI) series (indexed in Scopus and WoS), as well as special issues of “Optical Memory and Neural Networks” (Scopus Q3).
Conference Chair: Kryzhanovsky B.V., Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
This event is unique in bridging the gap between biological neural systems and artificial neural networks, attracting neuroscientists, biophysicists, and AI researchers.
AINL 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Conference
The AINL conference series, organized since 2012, has developed a set of distinctive features that set it apart.
- Date: April 17–18, 2026
- Venue: Hybrid (Tomsk, Russia / Online)
Key Features
While based in Tomsk, AINL draws significant participation from Moscow’s academic and industrial AI community, with program committee members from MIPT, HSE University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Sberbank (SberAI), and the AIRI institute.
The conference is known for:
- Strong practical focus – industrial talks and product demonstrations
- Interactive component – workshops, panel discussions, and poster sessions
- Student support – encouraging attitude toward early-career researchers
Program Chair: Valentin Malykh, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
Gold sponsor MWS AI develops solutions in natural language processing, speech synthesis, computer vision, and works with cutting-edge technologies: neural networks, microservice architecture, and high-load systems.
Industry and Technology Conferences
IT Purple Conf 2026: Where Code Meets Creativity
The IT Purple Conf is the annual IT conference organized by the Phystech School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics at MIPT.
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Venue: Moscow (offline + online)
Conference Tracks
The event features six dedicated tracks:
- Math – Applied mathematics
- ML – Machine learning
- DEV – Software development
- AI – Artificial intelligence
- Edu – Education in tech
- R&D – Research and development
Audience
The conference attracts students and graduates from Russia’s top technical universities: MIPT, MSU, HSE, Bauman MSTU, MEPhI, NSU, as well as high school students and beginners in IT. It is explicitly designed as a center of modern competences in applied mathematics, computer science, and technologies for working with big data and AI.
SVIAZ 2026: Telecommunications and AI Integration
The International Exhibition for Information and Communication Technology (SVIAZ) is one of Russia’s largest ICT events, now featuring AI as a dedicated category.
- Date: April 7–10, 2026
- Venue: Timiryazev Center, Moscow
Scale (2025 data)
- 15,950 visitors (including 940 foreign visitors)
- International exhibitors and participants
AI Focus Areas
SVIAZ 2026 explicitly includes Artificial Intelligence in its exhibition profile, alongside:
- System Integration, Cybersecurity, IoT, 5G
- Data Networks and Data Centers
- Smart Devices and Software
- AR & VR, IT Services
- Navigation Technology
This is the event for businesses looking to see how AI integrates with telecommunications infrastructure, cloud computing, and enterprise digital transformation in the Russian market.
Creative and Artistic AI
while(true) { exist(); }: Art for Machines
The Multimedia Art Museum (MAMM) in Moscow is hosting an extraordinary exhibition that pushes the boundaries of AI and artistic expression.
- Dates: March 6 – June 6, 2026
- Venue: Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow
Concept
Artists Daniil Sladkov and Yanika Kolobaeva have created six contemporary art works intended exclusively for machines. Each object exists in a sensory and conceptual realm accessible only to the “sight,” “hearing,” and thinking of robots, inaccessible to human perception without technical mediation.
The works explore “emerging machine subjectivity,” proposing an alternative formula: if humans “think, therefore they exist,” then robots “process data, therefore they exist.”
Featured Works
- Posthumanity Object – A mediator using the GibberLink language (designed for AI communication) and infrared radiation invisible to humans
- Firmware via Noise – A transmitter through which robots receive firmware updates via fragile ultrasound channels, where errors create “individuality”
- True – A metal surface revealing the number “1” only through thermal imaging, representing the binary statement of existence
- Executable Face – A robot head reciting a critical poem written in machine assembly language
- 99% – An endless loading animation exploring the futility of waiting
This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in the philosophical and artistic dimensions of artificial intelligence.
Singular Room: Transcript of the Posthuman Imagination
Also at the Multimedia Art Museum, artist Aksana Pruttskova presents an installation co-created with multiple AI systems.
- Dates: March 6 – June 6, 2026
- Venue: Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow
The Concept
Pruttskova invited language models (YandexGPT, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and others) to imagine what future apartment-museums of human life might look like. The AI selected exhibits and explained their choices, resulting in an installation that includes a window, a carpet, and a telephone—but, notably, no bed. According to the AI, beds are for sleeping, and dreams are “a deeply personal topic” that has no place in a museum.
The artist then generated visual references using neural networks (Kandinsky, FLUX.2, Nano Banana). When asked to name the project, the AI replied: “Singularity Room”.
This work explores how AI systems perceive, interpret, and curate human existence—a fascinating intersection of art, technology, and posthumanist philosophy.
Governance, Policy, and the Digital Economy
RIGF 2026: Russian Internet Governance Forum
The 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026) brings together leading internet experts, government representatives, businesses, and civil society to discuss digital regulation.
- Date: April 7–8, 2026
- Venue: Soglasiye Hall, Moscow
- Format: Hybrid (offline + online)
AI as a Central Theme
The 2026 agenda features a dedicated foresight session on artificial intelligence as a driver of structural changes in governance, the economy, and society. Experts will discuss which areas will see development in 2027–2035:
- Proliferation of autonomous agents
- Formation of AI ecosystems
- Expansion of machine decision-making practices
Other AI-focused discussions include:
- International approaches to regulating generative AI
- Implementation of AI solutions in medical services
- How AI and automation are reshaping user interactions with digital services
- Transformation of online marketing tools through AI
Key Speakers include representatives from the Russian Presidential Directorate for ICT, Ministry of Digital Development, State Duma, Skolkovo, Sberbank, and VK.
This forum is essential for understanding the regulatory landscape and governance challenges facing AI deployment in Russia.
Youth and Education
All-Russian Forum of Scientific Youth “Step into the Future”
This forum, held under the motto “Youth of Russia to New Scientific and Technological Challenges,” places special emphasis on attracting young researchers to use AI tools in scientific activities.
- Date: March 23–27, 2026
- Venue: Multiple locations across Moscow (14 world-class research centers, 11 leading universities)
AI-Focused Events within the Program
- Russian Scientific and Technological Distance Learning School “The World of Artificial Intelligence”
- National Competition for Young Researchers “Step into the Future, Junior”
- Federal-District Scientific and Technological Schools “Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research and Technical Development”
Organizers: Bauman Moscow State Technical University and the Russian Youth Polytechnic Society, with support from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
This event is critical for companies and institutions looking to engage with Russia’s next generation of AI talent.
Summary of 2026 AI Events in Moscow
| Event Name | Date (2026) | Venue | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Russian Forum “Step into the Future” | March 23–27 | Multiple Moscow venues | Youth AI education and research |
| while(true) { exist(); } Exhibition | March 6 – June 6 | Multimedia Art Museum | AI art and machine subjectivity |
| Singular Room Exhibition | March 6 – June 6 | Multimedia Art Museum | AI-curated posthuman art |
| RIGF 2026 | April 7–8 | Soglasiye Hall | AI governance and regulation |
| SVIAZ 2026 | April 7–10 | Timiryazev Center | AI in telecommunications and ICT |
| AINL 2026 | April 17–18 | Hybrid (Tomsk/Online) | NLP and industrial AI applications |
| IT Purple Conf 2026 | April 18 | Moscow | ML, development, and AI research |
| Dialogue 2026 | June 24–26 | Lomonosov MSU | Computational linguistics and LLMs |
| Neuroinformatics-2026 | October 19–23 | MIPT (Dolgoprudny) | Neural networks and neuroscience |
AI FEST at World Content Market (Media Focus)
For those interested in AI’s impact on media and entertainment, AI FEST takes place on November 27 (exact 2026 date TBD based on previous year’s schedule). It focuses on how AI is transforming content creation in television and film, with 500+ companies from Russia and CIS seeking AI solutions.
Moscow’s artificial intelligence event calendar for 2026 reveals a scene that is simultaneously academic, industrial, artistic, and policy-driven. The presence of prestigious research conferences like Dialogue and Neuroinformatics alongside cutting-edge art exhibitions at the Multimedia Art Museum demonstrates the breadth of AI engagement in Russia’s capital.
For international participants, these events offer unique insights into Russia’s push for technological sovereignty in AI. While some conferences maintain hybrid formats with online participation, the center of gravity remains firmly in Moscow, where leading universities (MSU, MIPT, HSE), research institutes (AIRI), and corporations (Sberbank, VK, Yandex) converge.
The message from the 2026 calendar is clear: Moscow is not just consuming AI; it is actively researching, developing, debating, and reimagining it. Whether you are a researcher, developer, policymaker, or artist, the Russian capital offers a compelling destination for engaging with the future of artificial intelligence.