As it upholds high quality standards, the Roscongress Foundation is increasing the number of annual projects dedicated to different subjects both in Russia and abroad.
The Russian Investment Forum (formerly the International Investment Forum) took place in February 2017 at the Main Media Centre of Sochi’s Olympic Park. Even though only half a year had passed since the previous event, the number of participants increased 8% and the value of agreements signed there exceeded RUB 200 billion*.
The ‘Arctic, Territory of Dialogue’ International Arctic Forum took place on 29–30 March in Arkhangelsk. It was launched in 2010 as a major venue for engaging discussion and detailed analysis of urgent issues and the outlook for development of the Arctic area. Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and President of Iceland Guðni Jóhannesson attended the Forum, in addition to nine foreign ministers, 31 international delegations and more than 2,400 participants.
The 2017 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was attended by a record number of participants — more than 14,000 businesspeople, heads of international organizations, officials, experts, academics and journalists from more than 143 countries, including chief executives of 700 Russian and 400 international companies. Companies from the United States, Germany, China, Italy, Japan and elsewhere were widely represented. More than 3,000 journalists representing 800 news organizations from 45 countries covered the Forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Federal Chancellor of Austria Christian Kern, and Moldova’s President Igor Dodon attended the plenary session. The SPIEF 2017 plenary session was broadcast live by 83 TV channels that, as European Broadcasting Union (ЕВU) members, cover the whole of Europe and African countries.
The 2017 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum saw the signing of 475 investment agreements, memoranda and letters of intent to a total of RUB 1,817.9 billion*.
The 26th International Financial Congress took place on 12–14 July in St. Petersburg. The event was characterized by a new branding style. The IFC logo now sports the Northern Capital’s drawbridges symbolizing development and dialogue, as well as the search for common ground between business and regulators and among different financial market sectors. Some 1,300 participants from 35 countries, including EEU members, China, the United States, Japan, the UK, Germany, Italy and elsewhere gathered to discuss the financial system’s contribution to the nation’s economic development. The participants included representatives of banks, insurers, pension funds and other financial market players, central banks and international financial institutions, in addition to journalists.
The Eastern Economic Forum 2017 was held on 6–7 September 2017 in Vladivostok. The Forum had over 6,000 participants from over 60 countries, including 1,094 media representatives. 217 agreements worth RUB 2,496 billion were signed at the Forum*.
A plenary session featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga, and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe entitled ‘The Russian Far East: Creating a New Reality’ was the Forum’s main event.
The first ‘Russian Energy Week’ Energy Efficiency and Energy Development International Forum was held in 2017, becoming the most important energy efficiency event in Russia and abroad. The REW 2017 business programme consisted of a total of 45 events in Moscow, featuring 279 speakers and moderators. The REW 2017 events in Moscow were attended by people from 94 different countries.
*Amounts of signed, non-classified agreements shown at the exchange rate in effect on the day of signing.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.
The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 195 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 83 countries worldwide, and 280 Russian public organizations, federal and legislative agencies, and federal subjects.
The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian t.me/Roscongress, English – t.me/RoscongressDirect, Spanish – t.me/RoscongressEsp and Arabic t.me/RosCongressArabic. Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation:roscongress.org.