Programme

In this time of dizzying technological breakthroughs and global challenges, it is essential that we support the development of the next generation if we hope to create a better future. Doing so is in the best interests of both the state and business. We stand on the threshold of great discoveries and unparalleled opportunity, where every new talent has the potential to become the star that will lead humanity to new horizons of knowledge and innovation. In this context, the business community is investing money, knowledge, and resources to create new opportunities, educate, and develop the full potential of our youth. What kinds of financial and resource support are already being used by the business communities in Russia and abroad? How do foundation projects help to develop a nation’s resources? What kind of educational projects and scientific pursuits have the greatest potential to attract business investment? What strategies and programmes can be developed to support talented youth and achieve governmental objectives? What forms could co-operation between foundations in different countries take?

Moderator
Yury Bogdanov, Anchor, Russia 24 TV Channel

Yury Bogdanov

Anchor, Russia 24 TV Channel

Graduated from the Moscow Pedagogical State University. In 2002-2005 worked as a reporter and editor on the 1st Channel. Later continued his career as an anchorman on the "TV-center" channel. In the end of 2012 Yury started working on the leading news-channel Russia-24 as a news-broadcaster. Besides the daily broadcasting he also led several tv-projects: "The Senat", "Energetics", "The housing technologies", "Mobile Reporter", as well as "The Business Agent", the main objective of which is to challenge the investment climate in different regions. Since 2007 Yury also works on the radio: first experience he got on the RSN station, and continued on the Vesti-FM in 2009-2016. Enjoys motor sports.

Panellists
Motaz Abuonq, Founder and CEO, Value Makers Studio
Vicente Barrientos, Chairman (President), Coordination Council of the Joint Center for Business Cooperation "BRICS"
Tatiana Zhuravleva, General Director, Andrey Melnichenko Charity Foundation
Vipin Kumar, Chief Scientist, National Innovation Foundation of India (online)
Bobur Farmanov, Director, Foundation for the Development of Science and Education "Ziyo Forum"
Zhongyuan Zhao, Director, China Technology Transfer Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states
Prann Sharma, Executive Director, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Omar El-Barbary, Chief Executive Officer, OBM Education

Motaz Abuonq

Founder and CEO, Value Makers Studio

Vicente Barrientos

Chairman (President), Coordination Council of the Joint Center for Business Cooperation "BRICS"

Tatiana Zhuravleva

General Director, Andrey Melnichenko Charity Foundation

Bobur Farmanov

Director, Foundation for the Development of Science and Education "Ziyo Forum"

Zhongyuan Zhao

Director, China Technology Transfer Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states

Prann Sharma

Executive Director, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Omar El-Barbary

Chief Executive Officer, OBM Education

Front row participants
Purnima Anand, President, BRICS International Forum
Tatyana Seliverstova, Director, BRICS Business Incubator

Purnima Anand

President, BRICS International Forum

President, BRICS International Forum – Networking among BRICS (+) countries to associate Indian Public Organizations with BRICS (+) Countries.
Working on research issues. Her main role is building relations with the diplomatic sector and state governments for ‘Vision for Future’.
Honorary President of International Federation of Indo-Russian Youth Clubs (IFIRYC) at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture to target the programme to develop the spiritual and moral culture of the younger generation of Russia and India.
Working for Global Go-Green Mission project, to inspire, educate, and empower young minds through Art & Nature Camps.
Working to bring socio-political-economical understanding to bear on larger issues among the younger generation, developing strong networks and leadership for innovative startup entrepreneurship in the digital era.
Managing Director, BRICS International Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Consultancy to share experiences of business developments among partners, various organizations and specialists among BRICS (+) nations.

Tatyana Seliverstova

Director, BRICS Business Incubator

Deputy Chairman of the All-Russian Public Organization “Russian Union of Youth”, Executive Director of the Russian-Chinese Club of Young Entrepreneurs, member of the Youth Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Founder of the project “International Youth Business Incubators”. Organizer of international events in Russia and abroad: the International Festival "BRICS and SCO Student Spring”, the Forum of Science and Innovation of the BRICS and the EAEU, the BRICS and SCO Forum of Young Leaders,
the Seminar of Young Leaders of the BRICS Countries, etc.