Приветственные письма

To the participants, organisers and guests of Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition

Dear friends!

On behalf of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, I welcome you to the 30^th anniversary Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition!

Organised with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg, the Forum Exhibition can rightfully be considered the premier industrial event of the year. Held under the motto “Uniting Leaders for the Sake of Russia,” it will bring together approximately 14,000 guests from 60 Russian regions and 20 countries.

The event’s centrepiece is the plenary session titled “Industry: Coordinates 2030.” Key topics for discussion include technological leadership, investment, workforce development, industrial cooperation and business support measures. For the first time, a joint meeting will be held between the Coordination Council for Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Federal Council – facilitating a direct dialogue between the state and the business community with the participation of all regions.

The business program comprises around 150 events covering key areas, as well as specialised forums and conferences, including the BRICS+ Business Forum, a conference on IT exports and sessions on industrial tourism.

I am confident that Russian Industrialist 2026 Forum Exhibition will mark a significant milestone in the development of industrial cooperation and the dialogue between the state and business.

I wish you a productive and engaging experience!

President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Alexander Shokhin

Dear friends! Welcome to the 30^th Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition!

It is particularly significant to me that, within the framework of this prestigious event, we are launching and developing the BRICS+ initiative as a dynamic, practical response to the global demands of our time. Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition has long been a venue where cutting-edge ideas take shape and intentions are transformed into concrete projects. In this business environment, the BRICS+ track serves not merely as an abstract add-on, but as an integral part of the agenda, vastly enhancing it through an international scope and genuine opportunities for cooperation.

Today, achieving technological sovereignty and ensuring the robust growth of domestic industry provide a solid foundation for equitable partnership. The Forum Exhibition clearly demonstrates the basis of that foundation: domestic innovations ready for implementation and scaling. The mission of the BRICS+ platform is to help these solutions transcend national borders, attracting investors and opening up new markets.

Moving from political declarations to tangible action is an objective necessity for modern business. That is precisely why the theme of the upcoming BRICS+ Business Forum – “Industrialisation and Sustainable Development” – shifts the professional dialogue taking place here toward concrete, joint action. The greatest potential of BRICS nations lies in the complementarity of their economies. Realising this potential requires more than just general statements; it demands the launch of joint ventures in high-tech sectors, agribusiness and logistics, as well as the adoption of artificial intelligence and the establishment of independent payment mechanisms.

As the head of the BRICS+ Business Forum – held as part of Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition – I firmly believe in the value of this synergy. When deep industry expertise meets international cooperation, truly powerful projects emerge. I am confident that the partnerships initiated in these halls will lay the foundation for concrete solutions at the BRICS+ Business Forum.

I wish all participants productive work, reliable business connections and contracts that will serve as powerful drivers of growth for our economies!

Sergey Ladochkin
Head of the Working Group on Interregional Cooperation,
Civic Chamber of Moscow;
President, BRICS House International Social and Business Center

Dear friends!

This year marks the 30^th edition of Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition. Over the years, the event has become a premier platform where government and business engage in detailed discussions regarding industrial objectives and the strategies to achieve them.

It is an honour for A7 to serve as the general partner of this anniversary Forum Exhibition. The theme of the plenary session is “Coordinates 2030.” It represents a look into the future combined with a discussion on immediate actions: developing technologies, attracting investment, training personnel, fostering cooperation and entering new markets.

Behind these objectives lies the day-to-day work of industrial enterprises. The supply of raw materials, equipment and components, as well as the export of finished goods, all require timely and reliable settlements with international partners. Today, financial infrastructure is an integral part of the production chain.

A7 is developing infrastructure for international settlements. We assist Russian businesses in conducting foreign economic activities and fulfilling obligations to international counterparties. The Forum Exhibition offers us the opportunity to hear directly from industrial leaders and gain a better understanding of their needs.

I wish all participants productive discussions, valuable connections and concrete agreements. May the ideas shared at the Forum Exhibition evolve into new contracts, projects and long-term partnerships!

Stanislav Lazarev
Deputy General Director for Sales, A7

Greetings to the participants of the 30^th Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition!

In 2026, Expoforum will host the anniversary Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition. The event will bring together the flagships of domestic industry in St. Petersburg under the motto “Uniting Leaders for the Sake of Russia.”

For the first time, Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition will feature a joint plenary session of the Forum Exhibition and the Coordination Council for Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, centred on the theme “Coordinates 2030.”

The event is co-organised by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg. ExpoForum International serves as the event operator.

An exhibition spanning 11,000 square metres will showcase the industrial potential and achievements of leading enterprises from Russia and the Republic of Belarus.

Partner events and projects will form a key part of Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition, including BRICS+ Business Forum and Forum of the Association of Exporters and Importers.

Concurrently, Expoforum will host St. Petersburg International Scientific and Educational Salon and Professional Education, Science and Innovation in the 21^st Century St. Petersburg Congress. Bringing together domestic industry leaders, representatives of leading educational institutions, schoolchildren, postgraduate students, scientists and practitioners at a single venue will strengthen intergenerational ties and spark youth interest in the real sector of the economy.

I am confident that the showcase of groundbreaking developments and equipment, combined with constructive, problem-oriented discussions on national industrial development priorities, will help participants identify growth trajectories in strategically important areas.

I wish the participants of the anniversary Russian Industrialist Forum Exhibition a productive event and the opportunity to establish valuable new contacts!

Nikolai Kozlov

CEO, ExpoForum International; President, Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs