During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026), Sberbank CEO German Gref asserted that Russia has all the necessary intellectual resources to support its technological development. He emphasized the importance of not missing out on the current technological cycle, particularly in the realms of artificial intelligence and combat technologies, which are becoming increasingly critical. The SPIEF-2026, taking place from June 3-6, is themed 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future' and features Saudi Arabia as the guest country. The forum aims to address the ongoing transformations in the global economy and includes various programs such as the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, and the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum. Additionally, cultural events like the Petersburg Seasons festival and SPIEF Sports Games are part of the program. This year, Russia’s national economic development institution, VEB.RF, serves as the title partner of SPIEF, organized by the Roscongress Foundation.