Far East gastronomy combines the tastes of the sea and the taiga, ethnic cuisines and cultures of indigenous peoples, hunters’ traditions, and cuisines of Asian countries. Today, growing interest in gastronomic culture is manifested in various forms, such as gastronomic travel, educational programmes, busy event schedules, as well as events that help promote regional brands seeking original and unique products that set that particular region apart from others. Gastronomic identity based on each region’s local specifics is a valuable advantage that could bolster its tourist potential and create new opportunities for developing the economy and preserving traditions. How can we transform Far Eastern cuisine into a recognizable gastronomic brand both in Russia and internationally? How do Russian regions' territorial cuisines become fully-fledged tourist attractions and create jobs for the creative class of chefs and restaurateurs? How can gastronomic festivals become major regional mass events and business areas in their own right? What place does Russian national/regional cuisine hold in the tourist infrastructure? Where do we find the talent to work with local foods: do we foster them locally or invite people from capital cities? What do locals eat and is consumer culture developed in Russia?

Moderator:
Ivan Chaikin — Urbanist; director, Academy of Social Events

Panellists:
Nikolay Atlasov — Co-owner, Chef, Atlasov Estate Restaurant
Igor Bukharov — President, Federation of Restaurateurs & Hoteliers of Russia
Alexander Zhuravlev —
Maria Inozemtseva — General Director, ZUMA
Valery Kovalev — President, Sakhalin Association of Culinary and Restaurateurs

Front row participants:
Andrey Veretennikov — Entrepreneurship Advisor to the Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory
Vasily Grebennikov — Founder, Sea Farm
Vladimir Serdyukov — Founder, Project "Eduem"

Moderator:
Maria Afonina — Vice Rector for Learning Activities of Educational Center SENEZH (“Russia - the Country of Opportunities” Project)

Panellists:
Nina Veysalova — Vice President, Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON)
Anna Voloshina —
Natalya Gonchar — Head of Corporate Relations Department, Sakhalin Energy
Aleksandra Lebedeva — Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Kamchatka Territory
Elena Shumakova — Deputy Governor of Khanty‑Mansi Autonomous Area–Yugra

This event will feature presentations of cinematic projects showcasing active development of regional filmmaking. These projects include film startups launched by entrepreneurs from Siberia and Russia’s Far East, and production solutions that would help regional filmmaking companies make new films.

Moderator:
Dmitry Yakunin — Deputy Executive Director, Regional Cinema Support Fund (FPRK)

Panellists:
Philip Abryutin — Artistic Director, Golden Raven International Arctic Film Festival
Maxim Balahovskiy —
Irina Belykh — Co-founder, Program Director, FANK Contemporary Science Film Festival; Member of the Expert Council for Non-Fiction Films, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation; Member of the Board, European Academy of Science Films
Julia Lipatova — General Producer, HOUMPRODUCTION
Evgeniy Melentyev — Chief Executive Officer, KINODANZ
Pavel Peregudov — Head, Studio Prospekt LLC; Creative Producer, Pitching Film Startups of the Regional Cinema Support Fund
Afanasy Savin — General Director, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Development Corporation
Dmitry Shevtsov — General Director, Vladivostok Film Studio
Elena Shumakova — Deputy Governor of Khanty‑Mansi Autonomous Area–Yugra