University Students at the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

Students from the Faculty of International Energy Business at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) took part in the Third Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held in Moscow from October 28 to 29, 2026, as part of the broader Russia–Africa Summit. Organized with the support of the Roscongress Foundation under the motto "For Peace, Security, and Development," this key event aimed to strengthen multifaceted partnerships and identify promising areas for cooperation in the coming years. The forum’s central theme—"Developing Mutually Beneficial Cooperation and the Potential of Every African Nation Together"—brought together nearly 100 speakers across 40 thematic sessions covering critical issues, ranging from technology transfer and digitalization to ensuring food and energy security.

Representing Gubkin University, students Kouassi Afoue Michelle Audrey, Ferdinand Kazaryan, Alexandra Serapiao, and Semyon Konovalov participated in a roundtable titled "Russia–Africa Energy Dialogue," organized by Gazprom. During the session, the company showcased new industrial projects focused on non-commodity exports, offering a comprehensive range of high-tech solutions for the fuel and energy sector. The participants placed particular emphasis on the potential for utilizing sovereign Russian technologies and expertise to foster mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy sphere, taking into account the rapidly growing needs of African economies. In addition, representatives from Gubkin University visited the forum’s central exhibition, titled "Platform for Sovereign Development: Advanced Russian Solutions in Key Economic and Social Sectors," where they explored the latest domestic innovations. Participation in such large-scale international forums holds particular significance for the university, as fostering ties with the African continent is a key component of its educational and international strategy; currently, more than 220 students from 54 African countries are successfully pursuing their studies at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University).