Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it is the driving force reshaping global industries, economies and education systems. From automating repetitive tasks to designing new business models, generative AI has become a catalyst for innovation and efficiency.
By producing text, images, code and even sound, these advanced systems are helping humans create more, think faster and solve complex problems in entirely new ways.
The expanding role of Gen-AI across industries
Experts point out that generative AI is transforming multiple sectors simultaneously. In healthcare, AI tools are accelerating drug discovery, generating medical summaries and personalising treatment plans, making care more accessible and efficient.
Financial institutions are using generative AI for everything from fraud detection to risk assessment, while also improving customer service with intelligent chatbots.
A global dialogue on AI’s next chapter
These transformations will take centre stage later this month at AI Journey 2025, a three-day international conference bringing together experts, researchers and industry leaders from more than ten countries. The event aims to explore how generative AI is redefining industries, economies, and learning systems around the world.
“The program this year focuses on innovation and use cases that demonstrate the potential of generative AI to multiply human capabilities for businesses and society,” Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy chairman, Sberbank’s Executive Board, said.
The conference’s opening day, on November 19, will explore how AI is entering daily life, supporting national progress, and helping societies make sense of this powerful technology. Attendees will also see live demonstrations designed to dispel myths about AI — what many now call the “electricity of the 21st century.”
Connecting innovation, business and society
On November 20, the focus will shift toward AI’s role in driving economic growth and business transformation. Keynote speakers will include Chen Qiufan, president of the World Chinese Science Fiction Writers Association and co-author of AI 2041, who will deliver an address titled
Beyond the conference, the global business community is already feeling the ripple effects of generative AI.
Companies that integrate these tools are experiencing faster time-to-market, better customer experiences, and more data-driven decision-making. At the same time, new jobs are emerging around AI development, ethics, and data governance – even as the demand for reskilling grows to help workers adapt to changing roles.
As experts gather at AI Journey 2025, one theme stands out — the real promise of generative AI lies not in replacing human intelligence, but in amplifying it. The technology’s evolution will depend on how responsibly industries harness its potential, how effectively societies prepare for disruption, and how creatively people continue to innovate alongside machines.
