A youth delegation from Derzhavin University participated in the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, held at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.
The students immersed themselves in the professional atmosphere of one of the year's key economic events.
During the forum, Derzhavin University students attended an expert session entitled "Student Self-Government: A Tool for Regional Socioeconomic Development." The discussion was attended by Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation; Dmitry Pokrovsky, Chairman of the Russian Youth Union; government representatives; and youth leaders. Participants discussed the role of student councils in economic development, the development of a talent pool, and youth project activities.
On the forum's Youth Day, key topics included technological leadership, the development of artificial intelligence, international cooperation, and youth entrepreneurship. The experts also touched on the implementation of new educational models, the social mission of universities, and human capital development.
"Events of this scale provide powerful motivation to develop further. You meet people who are passionate about their work, absorb their experience, and become charged with creative energy. At that moment, you realize how important it is to not stand still and constantly move forward toward your goals," noted Tatyana Belovol, a second-year student at the Institute of Economics, Information Technology, and Creative Industries at Derzhavin University.
