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IKSAR at Moscow Startup Summit 2025

On October 1-2, 2025, in Moscow, the IKSAR team, at the invitation of Sber, participated in the international Moscow Startup Summit. The event attracted over 5,000 participants, including technology startups, venture investors, corporate representatives, and industry experts from various countries. Representatives from more than 40 countries, including China, India, Brazil, Iran, the UAE, and Pakistan, showcased their startups and breakthrough ideas in the exhibition zone, where over 100 Russian and international companies presented their developments.

During the event, the final of the Sber500 accelerator also took place. The most outstanding teams from over 1,500 applicants performed on the main stage throughout the day, with the jury consisting of leaders from top technology companies and heads of major investment firms.

The event was held at the construction site of the SberCity complex, and during the plenary session with the participation of German Gref and Sergey Sobyanin, it was announced that SberCity would become the largest testing ground for innovations in the construction sector.

A vibrant addition to the extensive business program, featuring over 60 sessions, were speeches by the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Daron Acemoglu, three-time Oscar winner Oliver Stone, and international expert on future readiness Celina Neri.

The organizers plan to hold the forum annually, establishing it as a central platform for discussion and development of Russia’s technology startup ecosystem.
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