On 16 October, the "Power of the Platform" forum, one of the largest events in the field of digitalization in design and construction, took place in Moscow. As part of the comprehensive program, representatives from the architectural and construction industry, digital platforms, universities, and enterprises discussed key trends, from the implementation of domestic CAD solutions to the formation of digital competency centers and a new training model.

Our university took an active part in the forum with a delegation headed by the First Vice-Rector Svetlana Golovina, Vice-Rector for Research Evgeny Korolev, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education Viktoria Vinogradova and the Director of the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning Inna Sukhanova.

Viлtoria Vinogradova made a presentation entitled "Educating the next generation: a digital competency center at the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering." In her presentation, she discussed the integration of domestic digital tools into curricula and how modern technologies were becoming part of the engineering education of the future.

SPbGASU demonstrated its strategy for creating a digital educational environment, developing digital competencies, and its readiness to interact with industry and technology platforms.