The XIII "Time of Innovations" Award, presented for the best projects and practices in the implementation, development and promotion of innovations in various fields, continues to accept applications for participation. The Award ceremony will take place on December 6-7, 2023 at Radisson Resort, Zavidovo.
The introduction of innovations in business processes contributes to the significant development of companies. Innovations help organizations become more effective and competitive by using new ideas, technologies and practices. But for this, entrepreneurs need to adopt a new way of thinking that encourages experimentation, risk-taking and continuous improvement. It is the pioneers of business that the "Time of Innovations" Award is designed to identify and encourage.
It is important for the Award to comprehensively raise the awareness of business and society about the importance of innovation for the development of the country. The importance and necessity of introducing new tools in the Russian market was emphasized by the Executive Director of the Award, Elena Khomutova: "It should be noted the close attention to the development of artificial intelligence in all areas of business and public life, which has been maintained since 2021. Also, there is now a special interest in "smart" technologies, which have great potential for solving many problems of modern society. Russian companies are actively developing innovative projects, and participation in our Award will allow them to gain recognition, as well as improve their image and attract new customers and partners."
The Award features many nominations, including: "Import Substitution: Product of the Year", "Best Project for the Implementation of Innovations", "Infrastructure Project of the Year", "ESG Innovation of the Year", "Social Innovation of the Year", "Organizational and Management Innovation of the Year", "Breakthrough of the Year", "Infrastructure Project of the Year", "Service Solution of the Year".
Among the laureates of the Award in previous years: SBER, Bank VTB (PJSC), Aeroflot, INVITRO, Lenta LLC, SDEK, MTS, Pyaterochka, Magnit, Rosatom, Rostelecom, Asus, Toyota, Gazpromneft, Russian Railways, Gazprombank, Qiwi, Tele2, Pochta Bank, Yota, Megafon, FixPrice, Nornickel, L’Étoile, SKOLKOVO School of Management.
Before the award ceremony for the winners, the Forum "Three Pillars of the National Economy: Innovation, Digitalization, Transformation" will be held. The key issues of the Forum concern the most pressing topics: interaction with foreign markets, import substitution and import advancement, the development of blockchain and metaverses. Issues of sustainable innovative development and inclusive technologies will be touched upon. The most demanding listener will certainly find a lot of interesting things for themselves in panel discussions and round tables, will be able to communicate with the leaders of the Russian innovation industry in person and ask the most pressing and even uncomfortable questions to any speaker of the Forum.
