Compared to last year, requests for participation in this year’s forum doubled, reaching 259, in the modalities of conferences, workshops, master classes and an exhibition of technological solutions, the forum’s press service reported.

The Creative-tech tournament will take place during this edition and whose goal is to promote technological development.

Attendees will compete for a cash prize of over $3,500 dollars and the right to pitch their idea at the Moscow-based Startup Village gathering of tech entrepreneurs.

The production of means of transport for snow and swamps, assembly of unmanned aerial vehicles, efficient training of drone operators, portable radios, and animation techniques, among others, are some of the most attractive areas in the contest.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, Yakutia is a confident leader in advancing creative technologies and this event represents a great opportunity and perspective for Russia.

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