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.

Materials for the Development of Arctic Territories

World Trade Center Moscow, entrance No. 4, 2nd floor, conference hall 6
Russia has prioritized the development of the Arctic in an effort to strengthen its energy potential (hydrocarbon resources), expand logistics capabilities using the Northern Sea Route, and ensure national security. The Arctic’s harsh climatic conditions make it crucial to develop advanced solutions in such new materials as cold-resistant steels and frost-resistant sealing materials. What are some of the specific requirements for materials and their logistical constraints? What are some of the environmental aspects of developing the Arctic? What interdisciplinary approaches exist for creating effective solutions and what are some examples of new materials being used in Arctic practices?
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10:00—11:30
Conference hall
World Trade Center Moscow, entrance No. 4, 2nd floor, conference hall 6
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