Processes in development are believed to be digitalized by no more than 10%. And of all areas, commercial activities and the path of an apartment buyer are the best digitized. Is this true today? For example, tender departments also work with an external audience. How important is a seamless digital path for this audience? During a small public talk, Maxim Zorin, sales director for “Samolet Strana”, and Dmitry Gvozdanny, head of projects for digitalization of procurement of the “Samolet” group, will find common features and differences in the digital path of a client and partner, tell us what digital products divisions use and what effect they bring.

Panellists:
Дмитрий Гвозданный — Руководитель проектов по цифровизации закупок группы "Самолет"
Максим Зорин — Директор по продажам федеральных проектов группы «Самолет»

Front row participants:
Alexey Almazov — Managing Partner for the Regions Segment, FSK Group of Companies
Павел Гончаров — генеральный директор, АНО «Московский урбанистический форум»
Yulia Zubarik — Bureau founder «MASTER’S PLAN»
Vladimir Kalina — Managing Director of the Directorate of Regional Development, PIK-specialized homebuilder
Aleksandr Prygunkov — Chief Executive Officer, Samolet Strana
Xue Hailong — Executive President, Xuan Yuan Industrial Development

Are murals a quick and budget-friendly to revitalize a drab urban setting, or do they reflect a strong desire for contemporary creativity among Far Eastern communities?
Murals are a form of monumental painting on the walls of architectural structures, primarily in Russia, giving a "second life" to dilapidated buildings. Recently, the popularity of murals has been rapidly increasing. The Far East stands out as one of the regions with the highest concentration of murals in Russia. Is the desire to decorate walls through painting stronger in the Far East compared to the rest of the country? Or do the authorities adeptly employ it to quickly and cost-effectively enhance the environment? What distinguishes Far Eastern murals?

Moderator:
Yulia Zubarik — Bureau founder «MASTER’S PLAN»

Panellists:
Яна Джан-Ша — Художник
Роман Иванищев — Художник, историк- исследователь, сооснователь арт группы и студии Hero4Hero, Владивосток
Yulia Klimko — Director, Enso Foundation for Cultural Initiatives
Евгений Макеев — Художник

Presenting cities' investment potential through master plans, developing new principles for interacting with investors, and implementing measures to attract investors and create infrastructure.

Moderator:
Alexey Almazov — Managing Partner for the Regions Segment, FSK Group of Companies

Panellists:
Artem Dovlatov — Deputy Chairman, VEB.RF
Valery Limarenko — Governor of Sakhalin Region
Aisen Nikolaev — Head of Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
Elvira Nurgalieva — Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic
Alexander Osipov — Governor of Trans-Baikal Territory

Front row participants:
Станислав Варнаков — Генеральный директор, «Мантера «Восток»
Grigory Solomin — Managing Partner, Novaya Zemlya
Anton Finogenov — Director of Urban Environment Development, DOM.RF

Thanks to the joint efforts of the government, professional market participants, the Bank of Russia, and legislators, the residential property finance market has reached a state of conditional equilibrium. However, market realities do not remain static, and life has proven to be more complex than it initially appeared. New conditions necessitate fresh solutions. Banks and financial corporations specializing in financing the residential property market exhibit flexibility in responding to these changes. There are still numerous issues awaiting discussion and resolution. We engage in important profile discussions of an applied nature with leading professionals in the property market, presented in a lively discussion format. We tackle controversial topics and engage in "no-nonsense" conversations. Issues such as bridges, infrastructure development, reserves, and tax matters, all of which are pertinent today, are thoroughly examined during the Urban Hub session.

Moderator:
Roman Kapinos — First Deputy General Director, FSK Region

Panellists:
Alexander Aksakov — Director of Infrastructure Bonds Division, DOM.RF
Konstantin Basmanov — Vice-Chairman, Promsvyazbank
Кирилл Гришанов — Первый Заместитель Председателя Правления банка «ДОМ.РФ»
Sergey Radyushkin — Deputy Chairman, Far Eastern Bank of Sberbank
Кирилл Филиппенков — Директор Департамента девелопмента и инфраструктуры банка «МКБ»

Front row participant:
Елена Степанова — Первый заместитель директора дирекции по региональному девелопменту, ПАО «ПИК СЗ»

Amid sanctions, budget sequestration for infrastructure projects, and an increase in the key interest rate, both state authorities and developers are searching for the best model of housing construction and urban renewal, while property buyers are investing with an ever-more-expensive ruble.
And, they discover Integrated Territorial Development (ITD). Integrated development is not a new concept, but after the adoption of the Law on ITD, the impact of numerous projects can be likened to the 'Gold Rush' - tenders are announced every day in all regions of the country, and obligations to construct kindergartens, schools, roads, and manage the emergency fund have become commonplace.
Despite all the advantages, just like during the ‘Gold Rush’, regional developers have moved to Moscow, while major market players have gone to the regions. They surely realize where the gold mine is.
Open dialogue with builders, developers, banks, officials, and developers of master plans and socio-economic development programmes.
Who are we building for and how are we doing it? How is all of this supported by infrastructure?
What can be done to ensure that everyone involved with ITD gets enriched by this gold mine?

Moderator:
Елена Степанова — Первый заместитель директора дирекции по региональному девелопменту, ПАО «ПИК СЗ»

Panellists:
Alexey Almazov — Managing Partner for the Regions Segment, FSK Group of Companies
Anna Baginskaya — Managing Director, Head of the PPP Center, Sberbank
Vladimir Kalina — Managing Director of the Directorate of Regional Development, PIK-specialized homebuilder
Pavel Matyukhin — Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Amur Region
Aleksandr Prygunkov — Chief Executive Officer, Samolet Strana
Maria Sinicic — Director of the Department for Integrated Development of Territories, Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation

Front row participants:
Alexander Aksakov — Director of Infrastructure Bonds Division, DOM.RF
Denis Gros — Coordinator for the Far Eastern Federal District, All-Russian public organization "Business Russia"; Managing Partner, DA! Development
Svetlana Nazarova — Executive Director, Head of the Department of Methodology and Real Estate Financing, Sberbank
Grigory Solomin — Managing Partner, Novaya Zemlya

The majority of scientific, cultural, human, economic, and innovative potential is concentrated in the largest cities on our planet.
The key BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), along with new members (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia), are at the forefront in terms of the number and size of megacities. How can cooperation between major cities worldwide further enhance multilateral economic, social, and cultural ties among the BRICS countries? What forms of mutually beneficial cooperation can the new generation of leaders from these countries propose?

Moderator:
Roman Chukov — Chairman of the Board, Russian Center for the Promotion of International Initiatives

Panellists:
Dmitry Afanasyev — Advisor to the Novgorod Region Governor; Founder, First IT Alliance; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BP MED
Мария Гинзбург — руководитель АНО «Молодежное объединение развития международного сотрудничества»
Mikhail Nasibulin — Advisor to the Director for Digitalization, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Sergey Rybakov — Chief of Staff to the Chairman, All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation (VOOP)
Georgy Toloraya — Deputy Chairman of the Board, National Committe on BRICS Research
Thandile Fikeni — Chief Executive Officer, WIB Group

Far East at the Vanguard of Urban Development
The plenary discussion is held with the participation of Nikita Stasishin, Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation.
The key players in the construction industry are invited to participate. The Ministry will engage in discussions with them regarding the most pressing issues and challenges. These include Integrated Territorial Development, financial instruments, infrastructure planning, public-private partnerships (PPPs), human resources, international cooperation, and improving construction quality in the face of sanctions.

Moderator:
Nikita Stasishin — Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation

Panellists:
Alexey Almazov — Managing Partner for the Regions Segment, FSK Group of Companies
Vladimir Kalina — Managing Director of the Directorate of Regional Development, PIK-specialized homebuilder
Alexander Levintal — Managing Director for the Far East, DOM.RF
Aleksandr Prygunkov — Chief Executive Officer, Samolet Strana
Xue Hailong — Executive President, Xuan Yuan Industrial Development

Front row participants:
Албу Адриан — Депутат Парламента Молдовы
Yulia Zubarik — Bureau founder «MASTER’S PLAN»
Демид Костерев — Управляющий партнёр Modulbau
Виталий Пилипенко — Генеральный директор, Глобал Девелопмент
Kirill Solgalov — Советник главы Владивостока, член Союза архитекторов России

Identifying the need for the creation of new industries and technologies.
Determining the key directions of the construction agenda.
New tools for interaction among market participants.

Moderator:
Vladimir Kalina — Managing Director of the Directorate of Regional Development, PIK-specialized homebuilder

Panellists:
Alexey Almazov — Managing Partner for the Regions Segment, FSK Group of Companies
Демид Костерев — Управляющий партнёр Modulbau
Pavel Matyukhin — Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Amur Region
Aleksandr Prygunkov — Chief Executive Officer, Samolet Strana
Xue Hailong — Executive President, Xuan Yuan Industrial Development

Front row participants:
Roman Bezmaternikh — General Director, Centr Krovli
Ольга Грачева — Член совета директоров, ГК “СПЕКТРУМ”
Denis Gros — Coordinator for the Far Eastern Federal District, All-Russian public organization "Business Russia"; Managing Partner, DA! Development
Елена Ермакова — Член РСПП по архитектурному облику зданий и сооружений, Российский Союз строителей
Aigul Yusupova — Managing Partner, Unikey

The Far East has been at the forefront of Russia's urban development: almost all major cities have developed master plans and, most importantly, have received state support for their implementation. However, the successful utilization of the opportunities that the federal government is opening up for the regions requires systematic, coordinated, and proactive actions at the "region-municipality" level. The practice of success is just being created; there is no "beaten track."
What is objectively already possible to implement from the approved master plans, and what, in reality, still requires the creation of support tools from scratch? Where are the opportunities for genuine public-private partnerships - including what role developers play in the implementation of master plans? What prevents local investors from participating in investment projects?
Since the Masterplan is not a spatial planning document and is not legally binding, its feasibility also relies on its potential for adjustment and adaptability. It's crucial not to compromise the strategic essence of the document. Where can we strike the 'golden balance' between goal-setting and the flexibility of the master plan?
We will discuss these and other topics that emerged during the discussion. Since the platform has a less formal nature, strong opinions are welcome.

Moderator:
Anton Finogenov — Director of Urban Environment Development, DOM.RF

Panellists:
Evgeny Grigoriev — Head of Yakutsk Urban Distrikt
Амир Идиатулин — Генеральный директор IND Architects
Yan Kozhan — Director General, Sysert Development Agency
Александр Панин — Директор Центра геодемографии и пространственного развития МГУ им. М.В. Ломоносова

The realization of any master plan directly depends on the management team in the city, which works systematically and daily to coordinate development projects. The position of the chief architect is closest to the role of a person responsible for sustainable spatial development. However, in 25 cities of the Far Eastern Federal District where comprehensive renovation is planned, only 6 cities have appointed a chief architect: Severobaikalsk, Korsakov, Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and Yakutsk. In the first three cities, the chief architects rarely appear in the news agenda, and in Korsakov and Sovetskaya Gavan, there is no publicly available biography of the chief architect. The Architects.rf programme trains specialists for the Far East, but only a small proportion of them are ready to enter positions of authority.

Moderator:
Yulia Zubarik — Bureau founder «MASTER’S PLAN»

Panellists:
Tatiana Zhuravleva — Advisor to the Governor of Kamchatka Territory
Vladimir Kalina — Managing Director of the Directorate of Regional Development, PIK-specialized homebuilder
Юлия Руденко — руководитель образовательной программы “Муравьев-Амурский 2030”
Анатолий Урбанов — Начальник управления капитального строительства республики Бурятия
Михаил Филюшкин — Главный архитектор Сахалинской области

In recent years, non-standard development practices have emerged in certain Russian cities, setting them apart from the broader landscape and resulting in significantly higher rates of socio-economic development. Some of these practices emphasize engagement, while others centre around reinterpreting cultural heritage, and still, others focus on vibrant promotional strategies. What unifies them is a distinctive, ingenious, and creative approach to problem-solving. Let's delve into these practices and attempt to determine whether their successes stem from fortuitous circumstances or if they can offer valuable insights for the development of the Far East region. How feasible are such practices in the Far East? What is happening now?

Moderator:
Yan Kozhan — Director General, Sysert Development Agency

Panellists:
Анна Булочникова — Основатель Территории.РФ
Юрий Кульчицкий — Старший преподаватель, факультет городского и регионального развития НИУ ВШЭ
Igor Namakonov — Куратор проекта 100 Креативных лидеров Тихоокеанской России
Andrey Maksimov — Председатель Комиссии Общественной палаты Российской Федерации по территориальному развитию, городской среде и инфраструктуре
Илья Полянских — Генеральный директор архитектурного бюро «Плотинка», куратор «Открытого консорциума», Екатеринбург

The Far East and the Arctic are of paramount geopolitical and strategic importance for Russia's development. They are home to 11.5 million people and generate 20% of GDP. The last two decades have witnessed depopulation and an outflow of economically active population and qualified personnel.
At the same time, Yakutia already holds the informal status of being the creative industries capital city, thanks to the financial growth of its IT and film sectors.
What kind of education should be offered today to remain competitive and attract both Russian and international students?
How can the quality of education influence the economic development and overall quality of life in the Far Eastern region?
The Far East enjoys both logistical and cultural proximity to the epicentre of the world economy within the Asian macro-region. How can we harness these opportunities?

Moderator:
Ekaterina Cherkes-zade — Creative Economy Director, Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects

Panellists:
Лилия Гиззятова — Советник мэра города Владивостока, заместитель директора- главный архитектор МАУ "Дирекция общественных пространств города Владивостока"
Sargylana Ignatieva — Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts
Boris Korobets —
Grigory Solomin — Managing Partner, Novaya Zemlya
Ksenia Titova — Head of Project Office, ProGorod (VEB.RF)

Data Lesson is a Russian nationwide educational project aimed at providing students with knowledge from leading technology companies, developing skills and competencies for the digital economy, and offering early career guidance in the field of IT. The project has been implemented by ANO Digital Economy since 2018, as part of the federal initiative titled Personnel for the Digital Economy within the national programme Digital Economy of the Russian Federation. It receives support from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. The Project Supervisor is Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. From 5 to 30 April 2023, a national online platform урокцифры.рф showcased content in the field of quantum computing “The City of the Future: How Quantum Technologies Are Changing Our Lives”. This content included a scientific and educational film, thematic simulators presented as online games, and methodological recommendations in the form of a lesson. This was prepared collaboratively by the Rosatom State Corporation (JV Kvant) and the Russian Quantum Center. This educational event is being conducted as part of the roadmap for the development of the high-tech field of Quantum Computing, aimed at cultivating and nurturing human resources to support the quantum industry's interests.

Moderator:
Alena Mastiukova — Research Fellow, Laboratory of Quantum Information Technologies, National University of Science and Technology MISiS