MADE IN RUSSIA: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT GOES GLOBAL

MADE IN RUSSIA: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT GOES GLOBAL

18 June, 08:30–09:30


June 2011 marks the ten-year anniversary of Russia’s Software Developers Forum - the official birthday of the Russian software development industry. During the last decade the Russian software industry has evolved into a key sector of Russia’s knowledge economy and become an independent and leading international player. For Russia’s modernization efforts, the experience of the Russian IT industry can serve as an example of a successful integration in the global economy. 1) What were the initial aspirations of software developers and have they been fully achieved over the past decade? 2) How have the industry leaders changed and who will be the leaders of tomorrow? 3) What are the prospects for the development of an innovative Russian economy? Which sectors and projects may be of particular interest to venture investors in Russia and from abroad?