Joint cybersecurity and FINOPOLIS forum scheduled for February 2027
The Bank of Russia announced that the Cybersecurity in Finance Forum will merge with FINOPOLIS for a joint event in Yekaterinburg on 17–19 February 2027. Regulators, experts, and financial market participants will discuss digital infrastructure protection and antifraud solutions.
A unified platform for digital defense
The upcoming financial sector gathering introduces a revised format by combining two major traditional events: the Cybersecurity in Finance Forum and FINOPOLIS.
Taking place in Yekaterinburg from 17 to 19 February 2027, the combined forum aims to establish a central platform for financial security dialogue.
Representatives from regulatory bodies, government agencies, financial institutions, and cybersecurity experts will assemble to address key challenges facing digital and payment infrastructures.
Discussions will center on the deployment of advanced antifraud solutions, resilience against cyber threats, and practical implementations across the domestic financial market.
Showcasing domestic tech and emerging talent
A key feature of the 2027 forum will be the dedicated demo days hosted by the Industrial Competence Centre 'Finance'.
Participating companies are set to present cutting-edge domestic innovations developed specifically under ongoing import substitution initiatives within the financial sector.
Furthermore, the event will incorporate a dedicated youth program designed for university students, encouraging academic engagement and career pathways in financial technology and cybersecurity.
Consolidation out of necessity
Merging these forums pragmatically consolidates resources amid heightened digital risks.
Showcasing import substitution progress highlights priorities, though technical execution matters more than display.
Broadening youth involvement builds future talent, yet immediate infrastructure threats demand urgent focus.