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Plekhanov Innovation Week: A Week of Fresh Ideas and Technology

30 March 2026

Plekhanov University in Dubai invites students, faculty members, and anyone interested in emerging technologies to join Plekhanov Innovation Week.
Over five days, we will explore modern research, discuss the latest technological developments, and learn how to apply these tools to real-world challenges.
Date: May 18–22
Location: Plekhanov University in Dubai, Dubai Knowledge Park, Building 19

What to expect
  • Research project presentations
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Team challenges and competitions
Practical use of AI and new technologies

Who should attend
Students who want to strengthen their research and analytical skills and gain practical experience.

Future entrepreneurs and professionals interested in understanding how innovation and technology are transforming industries.

Anyone curious about AI, finance, technology, and modern business trends.

Innovation Week is a chance to see how ideas turn into real projects — and to experience how modern technologies can help transform an idea into a working solution in a short time.

Register through the link to reserve your spot.
 

Plekhanov Innovation Week

Date: May 18–22, 2026

Place: Lecture Hall 1

Day 1 – May 18 | Research & Cyber Investigation

Time Event Details Moderator
9:00–11:30 Academic Research Papers Presentation Day
Format:
  • 10–12 minute presentation per research project
  • 5-minute Q&A
  • Panel evaluation
  • Parallel sessions (if required)
Expected Outputs:
  • Best Paper Award
  • Journal submissions
  • Student Research Proceedings
 Dr. Alex Jones
11:45–13:15 Advanced Digital Forensics Workshop + CTF Competition Activities:
  • Hands-on workshop
  • Live tools demonstration
  • CTF competition
  • Real-time attack & defense
  • Certificates for participants
External: Rohith Rajan		 Dr. Anu Priya George

Day 2 – May 19 | Human Behavior & Financial Insight

Time Event Details Moderator
9:00–11:30 Neuroeconomics Case Studies Showcase Format:
  • Case presentations
  • Interactive discussion
  • Evaluation by panel
Outputs:
  • Best Case Study Award
  • Case Book publication
 Dr. Alex Jones
11:45–12:35 Financial Statement Analysis Workshop Summary:

Students analyze financial statements using key ratios and present investment decisions.

Format:
  1. Introduction
  2. Ratio explanation
  3. Group analysis
  4. Investment decision
  5. Feedback
Duration: 50 minutes		 Dr. Nasiha Osmanovic

Day 3 – May 20 | Innovation Challenge Day

Time Event Details Moderator
9:00–11:30 Innovation Challenge Competition

Multidisciplinary team competition developing market-ready solutions.

Details:
  • Teams: 4–6 students
  • Inter-university participation
  • Mentoring and workshops
  • Final presentations and evaluation
Outcome:
  • Top 3 teams awarded
 Dr. Ali Abu Abbas

Day 4 – May 21 | Technology & Applied AI

Time Event Details Moderator
9:00–11:00 Technology Transformation in Big Four Firms
  • Analysis of Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG
  • 3-year tech investment review
  • Automation impact analysis
  • 15–20 min presentation
 Dr. Yojna Bansal
11:15–13:15 Applied AI Poster Competition
  • AI-based project posters
  • Real-world problem focus
  • Evaluation: innovation, clarity, impact
Outputs:
  • Skill development
  • Research promotion
 Dr. Waleed Alomoush

Day 5 – May 22 | Futures Thinking & Opportunity Discovery

Time Event Details Moderator
9:00–10:30 Opportunity Discovery with AI Powered Futures Thinking Summary:

Workshop on identifying future opportunities using foresight and AI tools.

Key Takeaways:
  • Futures Thinking basics
  • Opportunity identification
  • Use of AI in research
  • Scenario development
Duration: 1h 30m		 Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni