More than a thousand corporate clients are advancing through digital transformation with Sber, guided by a strategy that aims to outpace market growth and strengthen key performance indicators. This was highlighted by Anatoly Popov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sberbank, during the opening session of the SberPro Tech 2023 conference, which gathers partners involved in Sber’s digital transformation initiatives.
Popov emphasized that over 200 integrator partners have joined the move as ambassadors of digital transformation, delivering Digital Transformation as a Service. These IT firms bring innovative digital solutions to the businesses of Sber’s customers, and in many cases their work expands beyond individual clients to impact digital operations across the country.
A notable example discussed by Popov is Collecting Seasons, a digital platform designed for wild plant collectors. The system automates procurement and oversees the entire value chain from sourcing to processing. While the project began with a plan to serve Karelia and the Vologda region, it has scaled to support wild plant collectors throughout Russia, illustrating how a focused solution can evolve into a national network.
According to Popov, organizations evolving through digital transformation with Sber are not only building their own digital offerings but also entering new markets with those offerings. The collaboration has shown how to design common products and integrations, leverage Sber services to streamline processes, and create industry navigators that help clients sift through a forest of digital solutions tailored to sector-specific needs. This approach aims to boost operational efficiency and accelerate time to value for partner companies.
The bank’s leadership outlined a clear mandate to strengthen partner capabilities and increase their competitiveness. The market remains intensely competitive, and the expectation is that the strongest clients will bring their strategic goals to life with Sber’s support. Assistance spans digital execution and education, team development, and management coaching, all geared toward enabling rapid progress toward ambitious objectives.
Sber projects that the number of enterprises engaging in joint digital transformation will climb to eight thousand by 2026. The growth is expected to be accompanied by deeper examination of digital products, peer learning, and the sharing of best practices that collectively contribute to a more productive and resilient economy.
SberPro Tech serves as a forum for business leaders, IT executives, and technology partners to exchange experiences and shape the direction of digital business transformation. Attendees include owners, chief executive officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, chief digital transformation officers, and heads of IT departments, as well as integrators, developers, and resellers delivering digital transformation solutions. This gathering underscores Sber’s role as a catalyst for a connected ecosystem where technology, policy, and enterprise strategy converge to drive growth and innovation across industries.
Cited observers note that the conference reinforces a broader trend toward collaborative ecosystems in which banks, tech firms, and industry players co-create scalable digital products. By aligning incentives, sharing best practices, and supporting the build-out of capable teams, the partnerships revealed at SberPro Tech are positioned to accelerate countrywide digital adoption and economic modernization.