The development of science determines the future, and the fate of a particular state, as well as of all mankind, is in the hands of scientists. Such theses were voiced by Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with the country's intellectual elite. More than 400 people participated in the meeting, e.g. famous academicians, young researchers, representatives of universities. New developments were presented to Alexander Lukashenko at the exhibition. Many of them are already interesting to foreign partners. Today Belarus is among the countries with a high level of scientific potential – 28th place among 153 countries of the world.