KAZAN, 31 October 2026 – The Kazan Digital Week International Forum today received the first ASIA Records certificate presented in Russia. The certificate recognises it as the Largest Hybrid In-Person and Online Digital Technology Forum in the Russian Federation.
Ms Gillian Ooi, Managing Director and Chief Adjudicator, and Mr Eldrick Koh, Executive Director and Chief Adjudicator, presented the certificate at Kazan Digital Week 2026, held at Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center. Mr Rifkat Minnikhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Forum Organising Committee, received the certificate on behalf of the Forum.
Also joining on stage were:
- Ms Roza Akhmadieva, Rector of Kazan State Institute of Culture and Director of the Scientific Centre for Life Safety
- Mr Artem Safin, Director of the Association for the Promotion of Digital Development and Deputy President of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
The record was verified against the official results of Kazan Digital Week 2025, held from 17 to 19 September 2025 at Kazan Expo, as published in the Forum’s proceedings:
- 25,828 registered participants from 61 countries
- 16,540 participants attending in person and 9,288 participating online
- 1,129 speakers across 184 programme events
- 10 thematic tracks spanning public administration, Industry 4.0, fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity and more
“Kazan Digital Week has shown what a truly hybrid forum can achieve, bringing together more than twenty-five thousand participants in person and online,” said Ms Gillian Ooi. “We are honoured that our first certified record in Russia recognises a forum that connects the digital communities of Russia and the wider world.”
About Kazan Digital Week
Kazan Digital Week is an international forum on digital technologies held annually in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan. It is organised by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Association for the Promotion of Digital Development. Kazan Digital Week 2026 takes place from 29 to 31 October 2026 at Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center.
About ASIA Records
ASIA Records Sdn Bhd is a record certification body that recognises the achievements of organisations and individuals across Asia. Every record is evidence-based and independently verified. ASIA Records is ISO 9001:2015 certified by SGS.
