The architecture of the
business programme for the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum,
which will take place on 18–21 June, has been published. This year’s theme is “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in
a Multipolar World”, reflecting major shifts in international
cooperation and the role of universal values in enabling sustainable economic
development.
“We are witnessing tectonic shifts in the world. Not only
is the economic map changing, but so too, in some sense, are the systems of
economic activity and social relations in a number of countries and even
intergovernmental blocs. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is
becoming more than just a space for dialogue and the generation of ideas and
solutions. It is turning into a platform where new meanings and even new practices
emerge that can shape the contours of the future. It’s important not only to
observe these changes, but to drive them and set their direction. And all of
this must happen through a format of meaningful, trust-based and collaborative
dialogue,” said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian
Federation and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee.
The business programme
has been structured around four key thematic pillars, each revealing a
different dimension of global and national transformation.
The central pillar, “Development Economics: Ensuring Growth”,
reflects the logic of new economic thinking. It covers two major areas. “The Global Economy: A New Platform for
Global Growth” focuses on the resilience of macroeconomic models,
investment strategies, the expansion of logistics routes, and the development
of new markets. Discussions will address the future of international trade and
supply chain transformation, the role of small and medium-sized businesses, and
the regional and sector-specific dimensions of economic policy. Another major
area is “The Russian Economy: A New
Level of Growth”, which explores the opportunities and challenges facing
the Russian economy amid global shifts. Topics will include building an effective
new-cycle economic model, strengthening the resilience of domestic industries,
and developing priority sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and high
technology. This track will also cover Russia’s innovation potential, its
integration into global economic processes, investment attraction strategies,
and the strengthening of the domestic market.
These themes are
directly linked to technological sovereignty and innovation. The “Technology: Pursuing Leadership”
pillar will focus on key directions in technological development from AI and
automation to independence in microelectronics, new materials, energy, and
cybersecurity. At the core is the formation of a sustainable and competitive
technological base capable of ensuring the long-term development of the economy
and society.
Technological
advancement is impossible without a stable value system and strong cultural
identity. That’s why the third pillar, “The
Living Environment”, will address information sovereignty, cultural
identity, social cohesion, and international humanitarian cooperation.
Participants will explore how meaning is shaped and communicated in the media
landscape, the mechanisms of trust in the digital age, and the role of
tradition and historical memory.
This naturally leads
into the fourth pillar, “The Individual
in a New World”, which will focus on quality of life, health, education,
family well-being, urban development, and personal fulfilment. Special
attention will be paid to youth and women’s participation in the economy, new
employment formats, and managing human capital as a key resource for the
future.
The programme will also
include sector-specific and international events that have already proven to be
essential gathering points for the professional community. Among them are the
SCO and BRICS Business Forums, the B20 Forum, the SME Forum, the Creative
Industries Forum, and the ‘Ensuring Drug Security’ Russian Pharmaceutical
Forum.
The traditional format
of business dialogues with representatives from China, India, Africa, Latin
America, the Middle East, ASEAN, the CIS, and the EAEU will support the
expansion of bilateral and multilateral ties, showcase investment projects, and
explore industrial and scientific cooperation opportunities.
Additional events will
include business breakfasts with leaders of major companies, project
presentations, public interviews, agreement signings, and an exhibition
programme.
This year’s SPIEF will
also host the General Assembly of the
Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), as well as the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum. The latter is
supported by Friends for Leadership, an organization accredited by the UN Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC), which brings together young leaders, entrepreneurs and experts from
over 100 countries. It was created by the Roscongress Foundation following the
19th World Festival of Youth and Students in 2017.
SPIEF 2025 is not just
intended to reflect the current global agenda. It aims to become a space where
new ideas are born, shaped into strategy, and transformed into real-world
processes that can help shape the future.
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.