Kazan/Ufa – May 27, 2025 — From May 30 to June 2, 2025, the Republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan in the Russian Federation will host the First International Scientific and Creative Seminar titled “Quantum Leap: Artificial Intelligence in Education, Art, and Medicine.” The hybrid-format seminar is a central event within the framework of the I International Forum-Battle “Tournament of Poets and AI”.
Jointly organized by the Kazan branch of the Union of Russian Writers (Tatarstan), the Union of Russian Writers (Bashkortostan), the Public Support Headquarters of United Russia in Bashkortostan, the Kazan State Medical University (KSMU), and Innopolis University, the seminar aims to stimulate scientific dialogue and creative thinking at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence.
Main Themes and Objectives
The seminar seeks to foster interdisciplinary exchange and explore the growing role of AI in various fields. Topics include:
- The use of digital technologies and AI in the educational process
- Artificial Intelligence in literary creativity: pros and cons
- AI technologies in medical practice
- Music and AI
- AI in visual arts: “I am an artist, this is how I see it”
- Philosophical, legal, ethical, and religious dimensions of AI
A Diverse and Thought-Provoking Agenda
The seminar, held at the Public Support Headquarters of United Russia in Ufa, opened with welcoming remarks from moderator Svetlana Gafurova, a poet and journalist, followed by reflections from Olga Levadnaya, founder of the Handshake of Republics poetry festival and chair of the seminar jury.
Pesentations covered a wide range of topics:
- Artificial intelligence in medical practice and its impact on future professions (Vyacheslav Mikhailov, Kazan)
- AI as a literary co-creator or competitor (Alexander Voronin, Kazan)
- The role of emotions in cognitive processes (Andrey Oshnurov, Ufa)
- Philosophical and ethical aspects of AI (Rafael Khafizov, Kazan)
- Legal intersections with AI (Vera Chernysheva, Kazan)
- Literary diplomacy through AI (Inna Nacharova, Ufa)
- Travel literature as a bridge between cultures and artificial intelligence.
(Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Egypt)
- AI in civic education (Elena Shakhova, Simferopol)
- Museum digitalization and AI (Evgenia Raikhlina, Tula)
- Creative fears and possibilities of AI (Nelli Kozyreva, Belarus)
- Artistic compatibility with AI (Nina Varshavskaya, Kazan Conservatory)
- AI’s role in the educational process (Olga Chevela, Kazan)
These insights culminated in a panel discussion titled “Artificial Intelligence: Pros and Cons,” moderated by Voronin. Participants included poets, educators, lawyers, and visual artists from Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Algeria, and Greece—contributing from cities including Kazan, Simferopol, Ufa, Tula, and internationally via Zoom.
The seminar represents a growing intersection of art, science, and society. The program concluded with the promise of continued international collaboration and a planned visit to the innovative city of Innopolis on June 2, as coordinator poetess Olga Levadnaya said.
The initiative is designed to encourage scientific communication, creative collaboration, and a deeper cultural understanding of AI. It provides a platform for educators, scientists, and artists to share research, innovations, and perspectives on AI’s integration into human activities.
Program Highlights
The seminar opens on May 31 with panel discussions and continues with cultural and educational activities, including a planned excursion to the innovative city of Innopolis on June 2. The working languages of the event will be Russian and English.
Organizing Committee and Participants
The organizing committee is led by A.G. Voronin, Chair of the Kazan branch of the Union of Russian Writers and Honored Worker of Culture of Tatarstan. Among its members are notable figures from academia, literature, and the arts, including medical and philological scholars, poets, and performers.
Participation is open to university faculty, researchers, and creative professionals. Both in-person and virtual attendance via Zoom are available, especially for international and out-of-town participants. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the sending institutions.
Registration and Contact
Applications are accepted until May 15, 2025, by email to coordinator Olga Levadnaya at: olgalevadnaya@mail.ru. A digital version of the final program will be sent to all registered participants.
This event marks a significant step toward integrating artificial intelligence into the cultural, educational, and medical spheres, signaling a dynamic new phase of interdisciplinary exploration and international cooperation.
