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Sberbank CEO German Gref affirms Russia's self-sufficiency in technology resources

Sberbank CEO German Gref spoke at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) about Russia's intellectual resources and their potential to boost technological advancements. He cautioned that failing to keep up with the current technological cycle could impair Russia's effectiveness in modern combat operations, highlighting the crucial role of artificial intelligence.

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Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Sberbank CEO German Gref affirms Russia's self-sufficiency in technology resources

Key Takeaways

  • •Sberbank CEO German Gref highlighted the importance of AI in combat, stating, 'Everything related to actual combat operations is increasingly turning into a race of technologies.'
  • •The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) runs from June 3 to 6, focusing on 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future.'
  • •Saudi Arabia is the guest country at SPIEF-2026, contributing to discussions on redefining global development.
  • •The forum includes diverse programs like the SME Forum and the Creative Industries Forum, showcasing Russia's economic initiatives.
  • •VEB.RF, Russia’s national economic development institution, is the title partner for SPIEF-2026, emphasizing its significance in economic discussions.

ST . PETERSBURG,June 5 . — Sberbank CEO German Gref insists Russia has intellectual firepower to drive tech forward . At a business breakfast during SPIEF-2026,Gref highlighted how tech and AI are reshaping combat . "Everything related to actual combat operations is increasingly turning into race of technologies and the use of artificial intelligence," he noted. Warned against missing current tech cycle. Confident Russia can keep pace .

SPIEF-2026 runs June 3-6,themed "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." This year, Saudi Arabia joins as guest country,diving into talks on global development amid economic shifts. forum offers several events: SME Forum,Creative Industries Forum, Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, Ensuring Drug Security Forum.

Beyond economics,cultural events like the Petersburg Seasons festival and SPIEF Sports Games are on tap. VEB.RF is title partner, with Roscongress Foundation organizing the forum. TASS is the official info partner for SPIEF . Many discussions, but will they lead to action…?

#Business & Economy#SPIEF-2026

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