The Moscow Startup Summit is set for October 1-2, 2025, extending a special invitation to founders and startups from across the GCC. Organized by the Government of Moscow and Sber Bank, the major international conference will convene over 4,000 startup professionals from 25 countries, creating a unique opportunity for MENA-based entrepreneurs to connect with investors and partners from Russia, BRICS, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) nations. A significant delegation from the UAE has already been confirmed to attend.
Event Details
- What: An international summit connecting startups with investors and corporate partners.
- When: October 1-2, 2025.
- Where: Sber City, Moscow, Russia.
- Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Tech Entrepreneurship, International Expansion, and Venture Capital.
About The Event
The Moscow Startup Summit is a strategic platform designed to merge the capabilities of Moscow’s vibrant innovation ecosystem with Sber Bank’s extensive infrastructure and expertise, particularly in Artificial Intelligence. The event’s core mission is to accelerate technological entrepreneurship and foster international cooperation. The program is structured to deliver tangible outcomes for participants, including pilot programs for startups, investment opportunities, and international partnership agreements for government and corporate bodies.
What to Expect
Attendees can look forward to a dynamic agenda packed with opportunities for growth and collaboration:
- High-Level Networking: Engage with a global community of over 4,000 professionals, including VCs, angel investors, and corporate executives from 25 countries.
- Expert Sessions: Learn from more than 150 market leaders who will share their experiences through presentations, workshops, and in-depth panel discussions.
- Startup Exhibition: A dedicated exhibition area will allow startups, including those from the Moscow Innovation Cluster, to showcase their products and solutions.
- Sber500 Demo Day: Witness pitches from promising international startups graduating from the renowned Sber500 accelerator program.
- Inaugural Awards Ceremony: The summit will host the first-ever “Startup Summit Awards” on October 2, recognizing outstanding contributions to the tech ecosystem.
Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence will be a central theme of the summit. The topic’s importance is highlighted by the fact that one-third of all submissions to the Startup Summit Awards were for the “Best AI Solution” category. In a unique demonstration of AI’s practical application, Sber’s own GigaChat neural network model will be utilized in the expert evaluation process for this category, showcasing how AI is not just a topic of discussion but a functional tool driving the event itself.
About The Organizers
The summit is founded by the Government of Moscow and Sber Bank. Their shared mission is to reward effective and innovative practices, encourage corporations and investors to support ambitious entrepreneurs, and enhance the economic and technological potential of the region.
