Partner events

Moderator
Stepan Kalmykov, Vice-President, Russian Academy of Sciences

Stepan Kalmykov

Vice-President, Russian Academy of Sciences

Panellists
Joseph Kwame Siaw Agyepong, Founder, Executive Chairman, Jospong Group of Companies
Pal Mai Deng, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of South Sudan
Elena Dovlatova, Executive Director, Russian Association of Water Supply and Sewerage
Nikolay Dubenok, Professor, Head of the Department of Agricultural Land Reclamation, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Maksim Zalyvskiy, Head of the Project Office of the Russian-African Network University, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University
Seidu Kamissoko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali to the Russian Federation
Dana Kolomytseva, Deputy General Director – Director for Personnel Policy and Corporate Communications, State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal of St. Petersburg"
Gervais Mbata, Minister of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing of the Central African Republic
Sitembiso Nioni, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Elena Pozdina, Acting Director, Deputy Director, Ural Branch, FSBI Russian Research Institute for Integrated Use and Protection of Water Resources
Shamil Pozdniakov, Director, Institute for Continental Water Body Research, Russian State Hydrometeorological University; General Director, Limnology and Hydrology Research Center
Aristide Rapougdondba Ludovic Tapsoba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Burkina Faso to the Russian Federation
Issa Togo, Associate Professor, Higher School of Hydraulic and Energy Engineering, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Joseph Kwame Siaw Agyepong

Founder, Executive Chairman, Jospong Group of Companies

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong is a distinguished statesman, visionary leader, and renowned entrepreneur whose remarkable achievements have transformed industries and improved countless lives in Ghana. His journey began in 1995 when he transformed his mother's exercise book business into Jospong Printing Press, marking the start of his entrepreneurial path.
Driven by a passion for innovation and a keen eye for opportunities, Dr. Agyepong ventured into waste management and introduced Zoomlion Ghana Limited in 2006. This revolutionary company brought modern technologies and innovative waste collection, treatment and disposal methods to Ghana, reshaping the waste management landscape in the country.
In 2008, Dr. Agyepong's outstanding contributions were recognized as he received the prestigious Award of the Order of the Volta, one of Ghana's highest honors.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong's extraordinary journey, marked by highlights of entrepreneurial excellence, commitment to environmental sustainability, and invaluable contributions to public health and national development in Ghana. His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have not only transformed industries and improved countless lives in his home country but have also garnered international recognition.
Dr. Agyepong's innovative approaches to waste management and his establishment of Zoomlion Ghana Limited have set new standards and inspired similar initiatives in other countries such as Angola, Zambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, UAE, United States of America among others. His commitment to sustainable practices and integrated waste management solutions serves as a global example for addressing environmental challenges.
Dr. Agyepong's thought leadership and international conference engagements on private sector development, waste management, and the impact of sanitation on public health have positioned him as a respected voice in these critical areas.
Dr. Agyepong has set his sights on venturing into agriculture. He envisions leveraging innovative technologies and sustainable farming practices to bolster food production, reduce import dependency, and enhance food security in Ghana.
By applying his proven business strategies and forging partnerships within the agricultural sector, Dr. Agyepong aims to empower local farmers, create employment opportunities, and ensure a reliable and sustainable food supply for his fellow citizens. His dedication to improving lives and tackling pressing societal issues extends beyond his current accomplishments, paving the way for a brighter and more secure future for Ghana's agricultural sector.

Elena Dovlatova

Executive Director, Russian Association of Water Supply and Sewerage

Maksim Zalyvskiy

Head of the Project Office of the Russian-African Network University, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

Gervais Mbata

Minister of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing of the Central African Republic

Elena Pozdina

Acting Director, Deputy Director, Ural Branch, FSBI Russian Research Institute for Integrated Use and Protection of Water Resources

Issa Togo

Associate Professor, Higher School of Hydraulic and Energy Engineering, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Front row participant
Alla Mazina, Deputy Head of the Department of International Education, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

Alla Mazina

Deputy Head of the Department of International Education, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University