International
Scientific and practical conference of young Scientists
"Urban Future: New Horizons of a smart city"
Organizers: Department of Transport Systems and Technologies, Faculty of Automotive Engineering of the Belarusian National Technical University; Department of Transport Telematics, Moscow Automobile and Road Engineering State Technical University (MADI), Tram Park branch of the State Enterprise Minsktrans
Date: 15.05.2026
Time: 13:00
Location: Minsk, Yakub Kolas str., 12, eighth building, room 305a
Format: full-time, online, correspondence, hybrid
We invite students, postgraduates and young scientists under the age of 35 to participate in the conference dedicated to innovations in the development of modern cities. It is a platform for the exchange of ideas, the presentation of research and dialogue with experts in the field of urbanism, digital technologies and sustainable development.
Objectives of the conference:
support of scientific activity of youth;
discussion of current challenges and solutions for smart cities;
demonstration of the best student and postgraduate projects;
creating a network of professional contacts between researchers and practitioners.
The main thematic areas:
Digital technologies in urban infrastructure management.
Sustainable development and ecology of megacities.
Transport systems of the future and sustainable mobility.
Socio‑economic aspects of the development of smart cities.
Sustainable transportation in smart cities.
Energy efficiency and "green" technologies in the urban environment.
Digital platforms and smart city initiatives.
Artificial intelligence and big data for a smart city.
Forms of participation:
oral presentation (5-7 minutes + 3 minutes for discussion);
poster presentation — visual presentation of the research;
video report — MP4-presentation of the study;
correspondence participation — with the publication of materials;
How to participate:
By 05/11/2026, send via the registration form https://forms.gle/zVx7VhhY4EiSAyei6 on the conference page, submit an application indicating the full name of the author(s), the title of the report, the supervisor (if any), the university / organization, the form of participation and contact information.
Terms of publication:
The best papers will be recommended for publication in the conference proceedings with placement in scientometric databases.
Important details:
Registration fee: no (participation is free).
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
The authors of the best reports will receive diplomas and recommendations for further publications.
The composition of the Organizing Committee:
Chairman: Denis Vasilyevich Kapsky, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
Deputy Chairman: Sergey Semchenkov, Candidate of Technical Sciences
Executive Secretary: Fedorenchik Algerd Dmitrievich
Filippova Nadezhda Anatolyevna, Department of Transport Telematics, Moscow Automobile and Road Engineering State Technical University (MADI), Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
Lobashov Alexey Olegovich, Head of the Department of Transport Systems and Technologies, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
Maxim Aleksandrovich Korolchuk, First Deputy Director–Chief Engineer of the Tram Park Branch of the Minsktrans State Enterprise, Master of Technical Sciences
Skirkovsky Sergey Vladimirovich, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
Evgeny Nikolaevich Kot, Associate Professor of the Department of Transport Systems and Technologies, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
Contacts of the Organizing Committee:
Executive Secretary: Fedorenchik Algerd Dmitrievich
Telegram: @HeivenGG
Conference page: https://bntu.by/faculties/atf-tst/pages/urban-future
We are waiting for your ideas and research!
The Urban Future Conference is a chance to express yourself, find like—minded people and contribute to the development of smart cities of the future.
Sincerely,
Associate Professor of the Department of Transport Systems and Technologies
, Candidate of Technical Sciences Semchenkov Sergey Sergeevich
atf.science@bntu.by
