26 August 2024
The full business programme of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2024 with a list of all the
speakers has been released on the official EEF website. The Forum will take place on 3–6 September in Vladivostok on the campus of
Far Eastern Federal University. The EEF is being organized by the Roscongress
Foundation.
“Each year, the main
theme of the Eastern Economic Forum is selected based on what is most relevant
to the current global agenda. Unfortunately, the
current international situation is marked by growing tensions, mistrust, and
the destruction of well-established economic and cultural ties. Nevertheless,
when it comes to the environment of the Far East and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, the overwhelming majority
of countries are committed to continuing and intensifying cooperation with
Russia. The Eastern Economic Forum is an effective tool for this. Politicians
and representatives of the business community in
Russia and dozens of other countries already know well that the EEF addressed
the most important strategic issues concerning the development of the Far
Eastern Federal District and the entire Asia-Pacific region,” Deputy Prime Minister and
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern
Federal District Yury Trutnev said.
The main theme of the EEF in 2024 is
‘Far East 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential’. The business events of the EEF 2024 are split into seven
thematic pillars: ‘New Contours of International Cooperation’, ‘Technologies to
Ensure Independence’, ‘Financial Value System’, ‘The Russian Far East’,
‘People, Education, and Patriotism’, ‘Transport and Logistics: New Routes’, and
‘Master Plans: From Architecture to the Economy’.
“The Russian Far East is
a unique region that offers vast opportunities for
development and self-realization. A special approach is required to fully
unlock the potential of this territory. Creating such exclusive tools is one of
the main goals of the Eastern Economic Forum. As part of the business
programme, participants will discuss the development
paths of the Far Eastern Federal District until 2030, taking into account the
national development goals outlined by the Russian president. In particular, it
will address such issues as preserving the population, digital transformation, technological leadership, the creation of a
comfortable and safe living environment, and many other topics. The high level
of international representation at the Forum will expand the multilateral and
in-depth discussion of the current challenges and will
also help to develop a multi-faceted dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region,”
Adviser to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the EEF Organizing
Committee Anton Kobyakov said.
As part of the ‘New Contours of International Cooperation’ pillar, experts will discuss the expansion of BRICS and its growing role in the context of global stability, ways to attract valuable personnel to Russia, the digital economy, the tourism market, adaptation to climate change, and other topics. The discussion participants will include Russian Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare Director Anna Popova, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs President Alexander Shokhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation Vinay Kumar, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova, En+ CEO Vladimir Kolmogorov, China Logistics Group Chairman Liao Jiasheng, and International Association of Digital Economies (IDEA) Secretary General Amor Maclang.
The events of the
‘Technologies to Ensure Independence’ pillar will feature discussions about the
prospects of additive technologies and robotics, digital security,
shipbuilding, industrial cooperation, and the
financing of modern energy. They will be attended by Wildberries Founder
Tatyana Bakalchuk, China Overseas Development Association President He Zhenwei,
Gazprombank Leasing CEO Vyacheslav Spirov, SIBUR Chairman of the Management Board and CEO Mikhail Karisalov, State Transport Leasing
Company General Director Yevgeny Dietrich.
The ‘Financial Value
System’ events will focus on ways to improve mechanisms used to manage the
results of intellectual activities and stimulate growth in medium-sized companies and enterprises in the SME+
segment, the specifics of international commercial arbitration in the
Asia-Pacific region, and how to achieve carbon neutrality. Experts at the
sessions will include Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property Director Yury Zubov, Russian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry President Sergey Katyrin, SME Bank Chairman of the
Management Board Ivan Podbereznyak, and Indian International Arbitration Centre
Chairman Hemant Gupta.
‘The Russian Far East’
section will be devoted to state support programmes
and preferential regimes in the Far Eastern regions. The participants will also
consider prospects for the development of tourism, small business, agriculture,
and other sectors. The speakers will include Russian
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, Russian Federal
Subsoil Resources Management Agency Director Yevgeny Petrov, Russian Federal
Antimonopoly Service Director Maxim Shaskolsky, Russian Federal Agency for
Fisheries Director Ilya Shestakov, DOM.RF General
Director Vitaly Mutko, Tourism.RF Corporation General Director Sergey Sukhanov,
and Polyus CEO Alexey Vostokov.
Participants in the
sessions of the ‘People, Education, and Patriotism’ pillar will discuss
investment in science, healthcare, and higher
education, as well as Russia’s demographic policy. The events will be attended
by Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, Russian Federal Agency for
Ethnic Affairs Director Igor Barinov, Russian Export Centre General Director Veronika Nikishina, International Competence Centre
General Director Juntao Wang, Far Eastern Federal University Rector Boris
Korobets, and Liaoning University President Yu Miaojie.
As part of the ‘Transport
and Logistics: New Routes’ pillar, experts will
examine the redistribution of logistics flows, new digital solutions in the
industry, and the development of the Northern Sea Route and Far Eastern
aviation. The session participants will include Russian Deputy Minister of
Transport Dmitry Bakanov, Russian Federal Air
Transport Agency Director Dmitry Yadrov, Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov,
Rosatom State Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev, and Aurora
Airlines General Director Konstantin Sukhorebrik.
Participants in the ‘Master Plans: From Architecture to the Economy’ section will discuss growth points in the construction industry, the comprehensive development of the urban image, innovations in land use, and the implementation of major infrastructure projects. They will include Agency for Strategic Initiatives Director General Svetlana Chupsheva, Eastern State Planning Centre Director Mikhail Kuznetsov, Beijing Hengce Investment Consulting Co. Founder Jian Lian, Kamchatka Territory Governor Vladimir Solodov, Perm Territory Governor Dmitry Makhonin, Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko, and Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aysen Nikolayev.
The EEF 2024 programme
also includes business dialogues between Russian entrepreneurs and their
partners from China, India, and ASEAN countries. The
second Falcon Day International Forum will take place on the opening day of the
EEF. In addition, the BRICS Creative Innovations Forum, the APEC International
Conference on Higher Education Cooperation, and the Day of the Future youth
programme are also scheduled to be held. Per
tradition, the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District will present their
achievements at the Far East Street exhibition, which will take place on 3–8 September.
The title partners of the
EEF are VEB.RF and Bamtonnelstroy-Most Group. The
general sponsor is VTB Bank. The general partners are Gazprom, the Delo Group,
the Natsproektstroy Group, and RusHydro. The official car of the Forum is
HONGQI. The strategic partner is Rosseti. The official airline of the Forum is Aeroflot.
12 August 2024
‘Far East Street’ exhibition to showcase investment projects and tourist potential of Kolyma
Magadan Region will showcase its ongoing work to rejuvenate the city of Magadan, develop the region’s tourism and recreation potential, as well as key investment projects, as part of the ‘Far East Street’ exhibition at the Eastern Economic Forum 2024 in Vladivostok on 3–8 September. The exhibition has been organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District.
02 September 2024
Roscongress Foundation releases official EEF 2024 magazine
The Roscongress Foundation has released the official magazine of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which will take place on 3–6 September 2024 in Vladivostok. Russian and English versions of the magazine will be distributed at the event venue, on Aeroflot flights between Moscow and Vladivostok, and based on a mailing list. The electronic version is available on the Forum website. The Roscongress Foundation is organizing the EEF.
04 September 2024
Financing “modern” energy
Across the globe, countries are increasingly implementing innovative technologies to optimize energy consumption, reduce energy costs, and meet demand while moving towards green energy. To further develop the sector, it is essential to improve financing for modern energy, which includes renewables, hydrogen power, and traditional hydrocarbons where CO2 capture technologies are employed. These were the topics discussed at a session entitled Financing “Modern” Energy, which took place as part of the Eastern Economic Forum.
