The educational shift took place from April 6 to April 15, 2026, and became the final stage of the Olympiad, which previously took place in two stages: a qualifying round (November–December) and the final stage (January–February). The shift was attended by 60 schoolchildren in grades 8–10 from 28 regions of Russia.
The program included 48 academic hours of practice-oriented classes. Participants worked with neural networks, designed technological solutions, and developed their own projects.
Schoolchildren solved applied problems in three tracks:
- Artificial intelligence — development of AI algorithms and models.
- Robotics — design of robotic systems.
- Technological entrepreneurship — creation and analysis of business models of technological products.
This approach allowed participants not only to study the theory, but also to apply their knowledge in practice: from idea to prototype or business concept.
One of the central events was the open discussion "Prospects of AI in education: challenges and solutions." Participants discussed:
- how artificial intelligence is changing the educational environment;
- the transformation of the role of the teacher;
- new approaches to learning;
- key skills that will be in demand in the future.
Sergey Shestakov acted as the moderator. The discussion was attended by representatives of the academic community, business, and EdTech companies, as well as the schoolchildren themselves. This made it possible to look at the problem from different angles — from theory to practical application in companies.
At the end of the shift, each participant presented their own case: from a technological solution to a business model. The winners were determined in three categories:
- Technological entrepreneurship: Bondarev Yaroslav (Moscow), Kapranova Anna (Krasnogorsk), Shiryakina Ekaterina (Alekseevka, Samara region).
- Artificial intelligence: Ivanov Vitaly (Vorkuta), Tamrazov Roman (Saint Petersburg), Kugushev Dinar (Saint Petersburg).
- Robotics: Kovaleva Alisa (Saint Petersburg), Kovalev Dmitry (Lytkarino), Vagan Evgenia (Veliky Novgorod).
The "Future of Technology" Olympiad has become not just a competition, but a platform for dialogue between schoolchildren, scientists, and business representatives. The emphasis on applied problems and business modeling demonstrates the trend towards integrating real market needs into the educational process. Early career guidance in the field of AI and robotics can contribute to the training of personnel for high-tech industries in the long term.