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Protecting the Population: SPIEF 2024 to Discuss Russia’s Main Development Goal
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed the executive order “On the Development Goals of the Russian Federation through 2030 and for the Future Until 2036”.
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Russian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Forum: SPIEF 2024 to Share Novelties for Small Business in Russia
The 9th Russian SME Forum will be held as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on 5 June. The event will be attended by representatives of federal and regional authorities, the banking sector, development institutions, business associations and entrepreneurs from all regions of the country and from friendly states. The central theme of the Forum is the efficiency and qualitative growth of the SME sector. At sessions, debates, masterclasses and workshops, participants will discuss SME development priorities, including how companies can successfully use their experience and move from micro to small business, from small to medium and to SME+. The Russian SME Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation and OPORA RUSSIA.
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This Year’s Innovation Space to Become the Largest in SPIEF History
In 2024, the Innovation Space – the flagship project of the Roscongress Foundation in technology, science and venture investments – will open at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on a new scale. From 5 to 8 June, an area of over 1,000 square metres will host discussions on the future of technology and an exhibition of cutting-edge developments from industry leaders and pitch sessions for young teams. Also, for the first time in SPIEF history, Positive Technologies with the support of the Russian Ministry of Finance will organize international cyber-drill Standoff, during which information security specialists will test the security of companies from different segments of the economy using the example of a virtual state.
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SPIEF 2024: Final Visiting Session in Costa Rica
The final visiting session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was held in San Jose, the capital of the Republic of Costa Rica. On the Russian side, the discussion was attended by Alexander Stuglev, CEO of the Roscongress Foundation, and Yuri Bedzhanyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Costa Rica.
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Healthy Life Area Expected at SPIEF 2024
SPIEF 2024 will host a variety of Healthy Life events dedicated to healthcare and a Healthy Life Area thematic exhibition where key members of the healthcare community will share cutting-edge technology projects and innovative developments. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will also feature a series of expert discussions on healthcare.
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Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hosts SPIEF 2024 Presentation for Foreign Ambassadors
The briefing was attended by the heads of more than 50 diplomatic missions in Russia.
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St. Petersburg Prepares for SPIEF, City’s Business Programme to Be Confirmed by 20 May
This year the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held from 5 to 8 June. Together with specialized federal services, the city is preparing for the event in accordance with the Action Plan approved by Governor Alexander Beglov.
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SPIEF 2024 Urban Hub Programme Published
The Urban Hub area will return to SPIEF 2024. As part of the thematic platform, experts will discuss the research development and business co-operation in the field of urbanism.
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SPIEF 2024 Business Programme Architecture Published
“The foundation of multipolarity is the formation of new growth centres” has been chosen as the main theme of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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The Russian orchestra performed in Rome
Musicians of the St. Petersburg Governor’s Symphony Orchestra performed in Rome as part of a joint Russian-European orchestra at an opera and symphony gala concert. The concert was organized by the Roscongress Foundation together with the Art Bridge Fund.
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Leaders of the Russian national team will participate in the Regatta of outstanding sailors at SPIEF 2024
The leaders of the Russian national team will participate in the first stage of the Tenzor International Cup regatta named in honour of Igor Chentsov, the Chairman of the Presidium and First Vice-President of the Russian Yachting Federation.
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Dobroshrift Social Project to be Presented at SPIEF 2024
This year, the stand of Dobroshrift (KindPrint), one of Russia’s largest social projects, will be presented for the first time at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.