Methodological Seminar on Digital Technologies in Science and Education
The Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines and Digital Technologies of the Bashkir Academy of Public Administration under the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan (Ufa) held a methodological seminar titled “Methodology and Tools for the Use of Digital Technologies in Educational and Research Activities.” The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration Research Fellow Aisylu Ataeva, delivered a presentation titled “Methodological and Practical Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research.”
The First International Conference "Historiographical and Perspective Tasks of Modern Information Law"
The first international conference "Historiographical and Perspective Tasks of Modern Information Law" was dedicated to topical issues of the transformation of historical science and archival studies in the context of universal digitalization. Senior Researcher of the International Laboratory of Digital Transformation in Public Administration Evgeny Diskin took part in the conference. He made a presentation on the topic: "The impact of digital platforms on the transformation of approaches to the preservation of historical sources."
HSE University Expert and Analytical Forum
Within the framework of the HSE University Expert and analytical forum, a session of experts from the Institute for Public Administration and Governance (HSE University), including staff from the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration was held. The participants discussed their experience in attracting young HSE researchers to expert and analytical work, as well as the specifics of interaction with experienced experts and representatives of a government customer.
Seminar "The emotional component in the perception of digital public services by citizens: the cross-country aspect and the role of digital solutions based on artificial intelligence"
The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration (The Laboratory) of the HSE University held a seminar with the participation of representatives of government authorities. During the seminar, the Laboratory's experts presented their reports.
Seminar on the topic Digital Governance and Public Administration
The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration organized a seminar, where Omer Iluz made a presentation «Digital Governance and Public Administration». He presented the results of a study conducted under supervision of The Laboratory Academic Supervisor, Professor of the Department of Public Administration and Politics at the School of Political Sciences of the University of Haifa Eran Vigoda-Gadot.
Workshop of Digital Transformation Researchers
The second Joint Scientific Seminar for digital Transformation researchers was held with the support of the Academic Staff Reserve of the Higher School of Economics. Speakers included Mikhail Romashikhin from the Educational laboratory of computer-aided design systems (HSE University) and Maria Yudina from the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration systems (HSE University). Participants discussed applied and educational issues of digital transformation.
Yury Kabanov Presented a Pilot Study at the International Conference "Internet and Modern Society" (IMS – 2025)
The XXVIII International Joint Scientific Conference "Internet and Modern Society" was held from June 23 to 25, 2025 in St. Petersburg. ITMO University and the Non-Profit Partnership "PRIOR North-West" organized the conference. International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration Research Fellow Yury Kabanov presented a pilot study on the impact of decentralization on the effectiveness of the subnational digital government.
AI is an assistant, but not a substitute. Institute for Public Administration and Governance discussion of artificial intelligence in scientific research usage.
Within the framework of regular IPAG seminars Research fellow of the International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration Aisylu Atayeva made a presentation on "AI in scientific research". She considered AI not as a substitute for scientists, but as an assistant, interlocutor and sparring partner at various stages of the scientific process, especially when preparing scientific publications.
The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration presentation at the Extended Meeting of the Bank of Russia
The International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration (HSE University) presented the results of a large-scale study at an expanded meeting of the Bank of Russia, which brought together more than 1,350 participants. Evgeny Styrin, Head of the laboratory, and Anna Sanina, Leading Research Fellow, made a presentation on "Human-Centricity in The Context of Digital Transformation and The Use of Artificial Intelligence in The Banking Sector". HSE Laboratory of Human-Centricity and Leadership Practices also participated in the research presented that day.
Digital Transformation of Banking: a Human-Centered Approach
International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration together with the Bank of Russia and the Laboratory of Human-centeredness and Leadership Practices completed an applied study of human-centeredness in the digital transformation of the banking sector using artificial intelligence. Researchers presented the results at the Central Bank of Russia's conference “Focus on the Customer 2024”.