This participation is part of TRENDS’ commitment to enhance intellectual and technological dialogue between Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
TRENDS Global, through its Russia office affiliated with the TRENDS Group, is participating in the 17th edition of the Kazan International Economic Forum, Russia-Islamic World 2026, which began yesterday and features more than 74 countries. This participation is part of TRENDS’ commitment to enhancing intellectual and technological dialogue between Russia and the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and to contributing to the development of innovative visions that support digital transformation and joint technological cooperation.
Dr. Mohammed Abdel Moneim Rashwan, Director of the TRENDS Office in Moscow, revealed that representatives of TRENDS will present in-depth strategic insights through two main themes: a keynote speech during a session titled Nature as a Foundation for Technological Alliances between Russia and the Islamic World, highlighting how technological solutions inspired by natural resources can strengthen sustainable partnerships; in addition to a specialized panel discussion titled Expertise in Integrating Advanced Technologies and Digital Transformation in Cultural and Creative Industries, which will showcase best practices in employing artificial intelligence and digital tools to develop the creative economy.
Dr. Rashwan explained that this participation strengthens the TRENDS office’s active role in Russia, which serves as a research and scientific bridge aimed at bringing viewpoints closer together between global think tanks and the Arab and Islamic region, especially in the fields of innovation and economic cooperation. He added that TRENDS’ presence at the Kazan Forum 2026 reflects its commitment to providing knowledge content that keeps pace with the aspirations of the Islamic world and Russia to build strong technological alliances that serve sustainable development goals.
Kazan Forum 2026 is being held from May 12-17 and features more than 140 working sessions across 20 areas, with a special focus this year on integrating technological and financial initiatives and on industrial development.
