5th International Scientific and Practical Conference

Artificial Intelligence — Technologies for Human Development

AITHD 2026 · “Tavrida — AI 2026” · Gurzuf · October 1–4, 2026

In 2026, the conference returns for its fifth edition. Over the previous four years, it has brought together scientists, educators, business representatives and practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence can serve human development, safety, and real-world societal needs.
About the conference

Science, practice and responsible AI development

The conference is an open platform for exchanging cutting-edge scientific and practical findings in artificial intelligence. Its focus includes human-centred and safe AI technologies, new scientific connections, integration of science and business, joint research, new projects and real-world application of research results across economic sectors.

Science

New AI results, deep learning, hybrid intelligent systems and intelligent autonomous systems.

Practice

AI applications in medicine, rehabilitation, agriculture, regional development and other domains.

Responsibility

Cybersecurity, ethics, legal implications, and education in AI and big data analysis.

Important dates

Participant timeline

by Sep 12
Online registration and paper submission
by Sep 19
Review results
by Sep 23
Final paper revisions
by Sep 23
Payment of the registration fee
by Sep 23
Conference program
Oct 1–4
Conference
October 1 — arrival day and sightseeing tours; October 4 — departure.
Scientific program

Conference topics

Artificial Intelligence for Medicine and Sanatorium-Resort Rehabilitation
Artificial Intelligence for the Agricultural Sector and Regional Development
Intelligent Autonomous Systems and Cybersecurity
Deep Learning Technologies and Hybrid Intelligent Systems
Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities
Training Specialists in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
Ethical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence Applications
AI and the Legal Transformation of Society

Roundtable

“The Digital Future of Humanity: An Ethical and Legal Dialogue.”

Student research competition

International Student Research Paper Competition “The Digital Future.” Student papers are published only in co-authorship with an academic advisor; participants and winners receive certificates.

Format and publications

Participation and publication

Format

In-person participation (depending on the epidemiological situation) and a remote format with online presentations by conference participants.

Publications

Article length: 2–4 pages, with no more than 4 authors per article. Proceedings are planned as full-length articles in a journal indexed in the RINC database; the best publications may be recommended for publications indexed by international databases.

Organizational fees

Participation costs

Participation

3,000 RUB

Conference registration fee.

RINC publication

1,000 RUB

Publication in Russian.

Students

Free

Publication in Russian (RINC) for students.

Professional development

1,000 RUB

“Artificial Intelligence” program, 72 hours.

The registration fee includes access to all conference sessions, a participant kit, coffee breaks, information support, a guided tour, and a tasting of Crimean and European wines. Meals, lodging, and transportation are not included in the standard fee. A gala dinner and sightseeing tours of Yalta and Crimea are planned for an additional fee.
Organizers

Conference organizers

  • V. I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University: Institute of Physics and Technology; Center for Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analysis
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics
  • St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (LETI)
  • North Caucasus Federal University
  • V. Dal Luhansk State University