On April 9–10, 2026, the Junior PayTech Forum—a youth-focused event dedicated to payment technologies—took place, organized by NSPK JSC with support from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
The forum brought together industry professionals and promising young talent, creating a platform for open exchange of innovative ideas and engaging discussions on the future of payment and financial technologies.
As part of the event, top projects from participants in NSPK's educational program "Innovations in FinTech: Theory and Practice" were showcased. Over a six-month preparation period, students from across Russia and CIS countries immersed themselves in studying modern payment system technologies, collaborated with experienced mentors, and developed innovative financial services and educational board games.
Aidan Alieva, a second-year master's student at the Faculty of Finance, Financial University, secured second place in the forum finals. She presented "Vmeste" (Together)—an overlay solution for online stores that enables multiple shoppers to collaboratively build and coordinate a shared shopping cart. The service helps retailers boost sales and reduce return rates while simplifying the group purchasing experience for customers. Users can add items to the cart from different devices, making it ideal for shopping with family or friends—without needing to share account access.
Third place went to Evgeny Kiselev, a student at the Financial University's Altai Branch, with his project "Digital Immunity"—a service focused on enhancing financial security awareness.
