Olga Golodets, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Alexander Stuglev, Chairman and CEO, The Roscongress Foundation
Elena Marinina, Deputy CEO and Head of the Directorate for the Socio-Economic Agenda, The Roscongress Foundation

Facilitating the development of human capital in the Far East is a key prerequisite to delivering on the regional development and prosperity strategy. The Concept for the Demographic Policy of the Far East for the period ending 2025 presupposes a set of measures aimed at increasing the birth rate and life expectancy, reducing the death rate, reducing emigration, increasing the region’s appeal to migrants, and creating new jobs in the Far East.

How can businesses and non-profits support the implementation of demographic policies?
Which human capital development tools are most effective, given the specific features of the region?
How can the younger generation be enticed to remain in the region?
What would make the Russian Far East a comfortable and attractive place to live?
Which successful international and regional human capital development practices, including those drawing on the experience of neighbouring countries, could be used in the Russian Far East?

Moderator:
Igor Poletaev, TV presenter, NTV

Speakers:
Grigory Smolyak, Head of Department, Ministry for Development of Far East of Russian Federation
Ivan Yefimov, Director, Migration and Demographic Policy Development Unit, Agency for the Development of Human Capital in the Far East
Igor Osipov, President, FEFU Foundation
Valery Kripa, Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Exxon Neftegas Limited
Natalia Gonchar, Director of Social Activity, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd.
Anna Shabarova, Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility, Russian Copper Company
Evgenia Telitsyna, Executive Director, Reach for Change Foundation Supporting Social Initiatives for Children
Raisa Ivanchak, Project Manager, Tatyanin Den (Tatiana’s Day) Foundation Supporting Youth Initiatives
Asya Gabysheva, Director, National Art Museum of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Varvara Chuikova, Executive Director of Endowment Fund "Future Leaders"
Mariya Zakhvatkina, Deputy director of regional Development, Corporate Charitable Foundation Katren

The creation of advanced special economic zones in the Russian Far East imposes additional requirements on the education system and requires the introduction of new approaches in this area. Developing technologies for continuing education, vocational guidance, and quality professional training, taking into account the structure of demand for workers and professionals, is an issue that needs to be addressed today to avoid workforce shortages in the future and to ensure that large-scale tasks related to the accelerated development of the region can be implemented.

What problems does the education system in the Far East face, and what are the prospects for developing it?
Which professions will be in demand in the region in the near future?
Are there examples of effective interaction between businesses and educational institutions in the region with a view to preparing and educating students?
What is the potential for developing student exchange programmes involving with Asia-Pacific universities?
Which interesting projects developed by non-profits in the field of education should be replicated in the Far East and in Russia as a whole?
What role do new technologies and innovations play in the development of education?

Moderator:
Igor Poletaev, TV presenter, NTV

Speakers:
Marina Borovskaya, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Education, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Victoria Panova, Vice-Rector for International Relations, FEFU
Margarita Tsoy, Vice President, Exxon Neftegas Limited
Dmitry Tomchuk, Executive Director, PERI Foundation
Alena Markovich, President, Noviy Uchitel (New Teacher) Charitable Foundation
Alexander Tyurchev, Head of the Russian Union of Youth Khabarovsk Regional Organization
Yulia Zimova, Member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation
Alexander Borodich, Founder, Universa Blockchain
Maxim Grigoriev, Head, ChildTech

As industrial development gathers pace in the regions, ensuring that manufacturing plants strictly comply with environmental legislation is becoming a prerequisite for preserving the environment. Many companies do not limit their efforts to simple compliance with the legislation and, as part of their corporate social responsibility policies, take additional steps to preserve the ecosystems in the regions where they operate.

Will companies in the Far East be able to meet contemporary environmental safety requirements? What are the current requirements for preserving ecosystems in Russia and the world, what are companies in the Far East doing in this respect?

Co-Producer:
EcoStandard Group

Moderator:
Nikolay Krivozertsev, General Director, EcoStandard Group

Speakers:
Altair Tyumenev, Pacific Marine Directorate of Rosprirodnadzor
Natalia Gonchar, Director of Social Activity, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd.
Andrey Samatov, Head of the Environmental Division, Sakhalin Energy
Alexander Borodich, Founder, Universa Blockchain
Georgy Konnov, Director for Development of B2B Products for E-Commerce, QIWI
Roman Vdovin, Managing Partner, First Federal Intermodal Freight Operator JSC
Irina Olkhovskaya, Deputy Director, Vostochny Port
Sergey Aramilev, Director General, Amur Tiger Centre
Kirill Golokhvast, Vice President for Research, FEFU

The oceans are an important component of human economic activity and a frequent subject of scientific research. A recent study published in the Current Biology journal reports that only 13% of the world’s oceans – which cover more than 70% of the planet’s surface – remain unaffected by human activity. According to researchers from the University of Queensland, the marine wildlife ecosystem is characterized by high levels of biodiversity and large numbers of endemic species that must be protected against the devastating effects of human activities.
In particular, marine reserves and marine protected areas are now being created to address such global problems as overexploitation of living marine resources, climate change, and pollution of the oceans with hazardous substances and industrial waste.

The problems associated with preserving the oceans and seas as well as creating and operating the reserves will be addressed by guest experts.

Co-Producer:
EcoStandard Group

Moderator:
Anastasia Tsvetkova, CEO, Lake Baikal Foundation

Speakers:
Elena Zharkova, Representative of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
Vladimir Oshchenko, Associate Professor, FEFU
Vladimir Rakov, Marine Biologist
Vasily Bogoslovsky, General Director, Clean Seas International Environmental Foundation
Olga Kharkova, Project Group Leader, Clean Seas International Environmental Foundation

Systematic activity in the field of environmental protection is impossible without the promotion of a culture of environmental responsibility in society capable of changing people’s usual way of thinking about ecology as the sole concern of the state and large industrial companies. Non-profit organizations can play an important role in shaping interest in social ecology issues through educational projects, master classes, competitions, and other events as well as involving local residents in volunteer activities.

How can the importance of environmental activities be brought to the attention of the general public? How can people be encouraged to take personal responsibility for the state of the environment in the region? How can the general public be motivated to take action?
Which public initiatives and socially significant projects led by non-profits and businesses in the region contribute to increasing involvement in tackling environmental issues?

Co-Producer:
EcoStandard Group

Moderator:
Anastasia Tsvetkova, CEO, Lake Baikal Foundation

Speakers:
Dmitry Sharkov, Siberia and Far East Corporate Governance Manager, Philip Morris Sales and Marketing
Nadezhda Belkova, Chairperson of the Board, Pilgrim Interregional Public Organization of People with Disabilities
Vera Kuzubov, Head, Zelenaya Kistochka (Green Brush) Nationwide Project
Anna Noskova, Member of the Environmental Committee, Primorsky Territory Youth Government
Valentina Mezentseva, Chairperson, Council of the Sakhalin Region Boomerang Club
Natalia Nazarenko, President, Pharmaceutical Commonwealth Association