The IX International Scientific and Practical Conference of Young Scientists and Specialists in Sustainable Development, Investments and Financial Risks "Finathlon Forum" will be held in Moscow on 23–27 November, 2026.
The conference is the final of the Competition of scientific works of students, postgraduate students, young teachers and specialists under 35 years of age.
The competition aims to popularize interdisciplinary knowledge, foster youth interest in contemporary issues of sustainable development, investment, the digital economy, and financial risks, promote critical thinking skills, and advance cultural and civilizational diversity.
The competition includes works prepared within the following thematic sections:
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Humanism and social design as key components of sustainable development
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Theory, methodology and practice of development of financial and economic relations in the modern paradigm
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Improving and adapting management tools in the context of the transformation of internal company processes and the challenges of the global macroenvironment
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Philosophy of sustainable development: ethics, values, and strategies for the future
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21st century politics: social architecture between stability and uncertainty
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New media and digital culture
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Financial relations in the digital age: artificial intelligence, fintech, and legal risks
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Trust architecture in the new reality through sustainable data, taxes, analysis, and financial control
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Student self-government as a factor in sustainable development: minimizing risks and investing in the future
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Sustainable development of cities and municipalities: environmental quality, inclusion, and citizen participation
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Strategies for attracting private capital and adapting to changes in the economic environment, taking into account ESG trends
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Integration of innovations into project activities
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Energy industry through the eyes of young people: a new look into the future
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Gamification, augmented and virtual reality as components of the digital economy
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The role of media communications in shaping demand for sustainable investment products
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Demography, socio-economic statistics, labor resources, migration processes, family and demographic policy of Russia
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Ecology, technosphere safety and labor as the basis for sustainable development
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Digital interdisciplinary models for solving socio-economic problems
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Sustainable development and the philosophy of social justice in the concept of creative economy
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Russian economy: institutions, innovations, and trends
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Socio-economic aspects of the formation of competitive human resources potential of an industrial enterprise
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Sustainable development of coastal macroregions: global challenges, engineering, and new technologies
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Digital platforms and intelligent systems in clinical medicine
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Artificial intelligence for sustainable development: global challenges, ethics, and regulation
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Regional economy and technological sovereignty: digital transformation, import substitution, industry
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Artificial intelligence and automation in business: improving efficiency and transforming production
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Socially ethical marketing and the ESG concept
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Transport logistics and services: international corridors and digital platforms
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Actuarial science in an age of uncertainty: when data doesn't work
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Risk management in insurance: strategies, regulation, and corporate sustainability
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Transport infrastructure projects: investments, public-private partnerships, and asset management
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Digital transformation of business processes: projects, marketing, and end-to-end technologies
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The sociological dimension of sustainable development: professions of the future, human capital, and career trajectories of humanitarians
The deadline for submitting scientific papers for participation in the competition is: from 21 September to 9 October, 2026.