A socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events.

The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.

The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.

Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 209 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.

The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 212 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 86 countries worldwide, and 293 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of the Russian Federation.

The Roscongress Foundation has Telegram channels in Russian t.me/Roscongress, English – t.me/RoscongressDirect, Spanish – t.me/RoscongressEsp and Arabic t.me/RosCongressArabic. Official website and Information and Analytical System of the Roscongress Foundation:roscongress.org.

Riccardo Valentini

Riccardo Valentini

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; Professor, University of Tuscia
Quotes
04.06.2021
SPIEF 2021
The Frontiers of Humanity as Defined by Science and Life
The challenge of ageing <…> is that we want to die in the same condition as we were in our young days. It is also part of this story: what we eat, how we affect nature, how we manage <…> agriculture, as well as the balance with the planet. Preventive medicine and food as a preventive measure are also important,
07.06.2019
SPIEF 2019
Science and Life: The Boundaries of the Possible
Today, the quality of life a real problem. <…> There are 850 million people [all over the world, – Ed.] on the brink of starvation, and this number is growing. The number of people with diabetes, cancer, obesity and cardiovascular diseases is also on the rise. This is a challenge for science
09.04.2019
International Arctic Forum 2019
Opportunities and Risks for the Ocean Economy: Ensuring Sustainable Use of the World Ocean’s Natural Riches
Solutions for marine ecological problems must be implemented on a personal level, a person’s daily contribution to environment and its safety. Today our efforts do not match the damage that we are causing
25.05.2018
SPIEF 2018
Science is Doing What Politics Cannot Do
Today’s politicians do not sufficiently employ science to achieve their aims. <...> Science can help politics, as it has the tools to dispel many of the fake statements which currently abound.
24.05.2018
SPIEF 2018
Moving from the Knowledge Economy to the Trust Economy
Food is the largest industry in the world. <...> Today it is also healthy food, food for a healthy diet. In this sense, a very serious trend is formed in society, all thanks to knowledge. Issues of control, security of food supply, and just safety of consumption become increasingly important