The «EnergoTekhnoFest» international innovation festival took place in St. Petersburg, organized with the support of Gazprom Neft. The event brought together over 4000 participants from Russia and Middle Eastern countries.
Young scientists from the industrial cluster presented innovative projects spanning robotics, smart systems, and digital engineering. Their developments include inspector robots, software for construction monitoring, and new materials. The majority of these solutions are ready for implementation in key sectors such as metallurgy, shipbuilding, construction, and transport.
The festival also marked the conclusion of the annual student project incubator, which involved 165 participants from across Russia.
Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Neft, noted that for the second consecutive year, the festival has brought together students, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and business representatives. The event serves as a vital platform for discussing current innovations relevant to the energy and industrial sectors.
«In recent years, we have achieved significant results in the technological development of the industry, and our innovations are attracting the attention of foreign partners, which is why we have guests participating from Middle Eastern countries. Special thanks go to the administration of St. Petersburg, with whom we are successfully developing the engineering cluster and hosting this event. As a result, the city has become one of the key technological centers for the Russian oil and gas industry,» he added.
Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg, stated, «In its second year, the festival has become international and more significant. The festival is held at `EnergoTekhnoHub,` one of the leading venues for addressing the technological development tasks set by the President.»
He further added that the program has already supported over 1500 entrepreneurs. Their projects are developing into sustainable businesses, creating hundreds of jobs.
