St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicks off in Russia
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of the largest and most significant business events in the world, has kicked off at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center. This year, the forum will focus on the theme of “The basis of multipolarity – the formation of new centers of growth.”
Divided into four thematic blocks, the main business program of the forum will cover topics such as the transition to a multipolar model of the world economy, goals and objectives of the new cycle for the Russian economy, technologies for leadership, and state priorities related to a healthy society, traditional values, and social development.
Apart from the main theme, the forum will also explore issues of international cooperation with BRICS and SCO countries across various sectors of the economy. Discussions will also revolve around the development of the Northern Sea Route as an international transport corridor.
With over 150 activities planned in various formats including plenary sessions, strategic sessions, discussions, business breakfasts, television debates, and pitch sessions, SPIEF will also host side events like the Drug Safety Forum, the Business Twenty Forum, the Creative Business Forum, and the Youth Economic Forum.
Additionally, the forum will feature Urban Hub, an international platform focusing on urbanism research and business cooperation, as well as a space dedicated to the theme of “Healthy Society.”
More than 10 intercountry business dialogues are scheduled to take place during the forum, with meetings planned with representatives from China, India, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Africa, and ASEAN countries.
The forum will be officially opened on June 6, with Russian President Vladimir Putin set to speak at the plenary session on June 7. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will wrap up its activities on June 8.
