Fuad T. Aleskerov, Chair, XXVI April Conference Programme Committee

Dear April Conference participants, colleagues, and friends,

HSE University is proudly hosting the XXVI April International Academic Conference (XXVI April Conference) on April 14–17, 2026. The April Conference was first conceived many years ago as a platform for scholars engaged in academic research in the field of economics and social development, and, over all the ensuing years, it has successfully proven itself as a key annual event where participants discuss and address a wide range of fundamental questions and research findings that have critical relevance for the world community.

Altogether, this year’s April Conference will feature reports presented by 394 speakers, including eight Honorary and Invited Speakers, representing leading universities in India, Italy, Canada, China, the United States, and Russia. The Conference Programme includes 28 roundtables; 95 sessions, including eight poster sessions; and, finally, one associated event. A portion of the sessions and report presentations will take place in an online format.

I wish all of you successful participation in the Conference proceedings, and hope you enjoy informative report presentations and stimulating discussions with your colleagues.