Olesia Maibakh
- Head: Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge / International Research and Educational Foresight Centre / Foresight Research Methodology and Organization Unit
- Expert: Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge / International Research and Educational Foresight Centre / UNESCO Chair on Future Studies
- Olesia Maibakh has been at HSE University since 2017.
Education
HSE University
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Continuing education / Professional retraining / Internships / Study abroad experience
Member of International Association of Facilitators
Conferences
- 2025
26th World Futures Studies Federation World Conference (Кейптаун). Presentation: Technologies of the Future in Science Fiction: A Case Study
XV Международная научная конференция «Форсайт и научно-техническая и инновационная политика» (Москва). Presentation: Что на самом деле говорит научная фантастика о будущем? (What Science Fiction Really Says About the Future?)
Форум "Цифровые решения" (Москва). Presentation: Информационные технологии в России: сценарии развития (Information Technologies in Russia: Development Scenarios)
XV Международная Грушинская социологическая конференция "Человекоцентричность VS социоцентричность: индивидуализация и взаимодействие в современном мире" (Москва). Presentation: Искусственный интеллект и новое социальное расслоение (Artificial Intelligence and New Social Stratification)
XXV Ясинская (Апрельская) международная научная конференция по проблемам развития экономики и общества (Москва). Presentation: Форсайт повестки исследований в области ИИ (A foresight study of the research agenda for AI)
- 2024
XIV международная Грушинская социологическая конференция "Метаморфозы общества и исследовательской индустрии: новые вызовы" (Москва). Presentation: Исследование будущего с использованием методологии форсайта: подходы и лучшие практики
XIV Международная научная конференция «Форсайт и научно-техническая и инновационная политика» (Москва). Presentation: Technologies of the Future in Science Fiction: A Case Study
Международный научный симпозиум «Форсайт и научно-техническая и инновационная политика» (Москва). Presentation: Построение временных шкал будущего в форсайте (Building Timelines of the Future in Foresight Studies)
- 2023
XIII Международная научная конференция НИУ ВШЭ «Форсайт и научно-техническая и инновационная политика» (Москва). Presentation: Таймлайны как инструмент определения трендов в Форсайт-исследованиях (Timelines – an Instrument for Identification of Trends in Foresight Studies)
- 2019
Ai Stories (Москва). Presentation: Результаты поиска трендов развития новых продуктов в металлургии с помощью автоматизированного анализа текстов
- 2016
X Всероссийская научная конференция памяти Юрия Левады "Современное российское общество и социология" (Москва). Presentation: Использование поведенческих онлайн-данных: покупка товаров в интернете (на примере мобильных телефонов)
- 2015
53-я международная научная студенческая конференция "Студент и научно-технический прогресс" (Новосибирск). Presentation: Особенности трудовой мотивации молодёжи в современной России
- 2013
51-я международная научная студенческая конференция "Студент и научно-технический прогресс" (Новосибирск). Presentation: Оценка эффективности инвестиций в образование и инновации
International Conference on Foresight and STI Policy took place at HSE ISSEK
XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’organized by HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place on 12-14 November 2025. This year programme included nine thematic sessions and special workshop for BRICS countries. The conference traditionally became a platform for discussing the future of technology, transformation of labor markets, creative economy, role of artificial intelligence, and sustainable development, bringing together experts around the world from: Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, the UK, Malaysia and other countries.
The ISSEK discussed prospects for scientific cooperation with Malaysia
International workshop ‘Foresight and STI Policy: Recent Findings’ with participation of delegation from Malaysia organized by the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place at the HSE University. The parties exchanged experiences implementing research projects in science, technology, and innovation and discussed promising areas for further cooperation.
HSE ISSEK Foresight Center experts held an International Foresight Session on AI development
The International Foresight Session on AI development trends was held at M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University with the organizational and methodological support of the Foresight Center, Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, National Research University Higher School of Economics. Leading foreign and Russian scientists took part in the event.
“From Research Tasks to Development Priorities”: AI Foresight Outcomes Were Presented at HSE University
Expert Seminar on comprehensive study outcomes of AI development promising areas conducted in 2024 took place at HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK). Attendees discussed methodological approaches to determining AI development priorities in research planned for 2025.
New Science: How Early-Career Researchers Reach New Heights
In the context of increasing global competition, countries arestriving to ensure technological sovereignty. Those who can ensure economic development and concentrate intangible assets and human capital are emerging as leaders. The growing demand for qualified staff leads to an increase in the role of universities and the demand for early-career scientists. The challenges and opportunities for prospective specialists in the scientific community were discussed at the ‘StratPro Platform’ strategic session at HSE University.
Global Сhallenges to Moscow
The Moscow City Department of Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Higher School of Economics held a joint field foresight session in the scope of setting up the Moscow Innovation and Production Cluster. More than 200 experts — representatives of the research and education community, innovative businesses, and public authorities discussed priority areas for development of the capital city’s S&T sector, global trends affecting the city’s economy, and incentives and cooperation mechanisms which would help to make a technological leap.