Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin will participate in the session “Russia’s Economy – A Step Forward” (6+), part of the Russia House project in Davos.
The Russia House, which is organized by The Roscongress Foundation, will take place on 21–25 January 2019 during the World Economic Forum (12+).
The discussion will focus on further technological development of the economy in such areas as e-commerce, mobile communication and FinTech. Russia’s achievements in global technology have been on par with those of developed nations. Can Russia deliver a breakthrough and surpass developed markets in technological innovation? Which sectors are best positioned to lead global economic progress? The panellists include the operational and Chief Operating Officer at Yandex Greg Abovsky, founder of Frontier Ventures Dmitry Alimov, President and Chairman of the Board of AFK Sistema Andrey Dubovskov, Vice President of AO Tinkoff Bank Maxim Evdokimov, member of the Board of Directors of Ozon Bernard Lukey and CEO of Opportunity Network Brian Pallas. The session will be moderated by CEO and founder of EM, Tom Blackwell.
“Today, innovative projects and services are both the main driver and an effective tool for improving the quality and ramping up the volume of investments. Raising the level of competitiveness of our country in the high-tech market will not only affect the development of the economy and the growth of non-oil exports, but also benefit all areas of life,” said Maxim Oreshkin.
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About the Russia House project in Davos
The project is a platform for promoting Russian initiatives among the representatives of international business and official circles meeting in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (21–25 January 2019). The result of many years of cooperation between the Roscongress Foundation and the World Economic Forum International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2017. The Russia House received the status of an official Russian residence in the same year.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions, exhibition and public events.
The Roscongress Foundation was founded in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential and strengthening the country’s image by organizing international conventions, exhibitions, and public events. The Foundation develops substantive content for such events, providing companies and organizations with advice, information, and expert guidance, and offering comprehensive evaluation, analysis, and coverage of the Russian and global economic agendas. It offers administrative services and promotional support for business projects and helps to attract investment, including in the form of public-private partnerships.
Today, its annual programme includes events held from Montevideo to Vladivostok, offering an opportunity to bring together global business leaders, experts, the media, and government officials in one place, creating favourable conditions for dialogue and the promotion of new ideas and projects, and assisting in the creation of social enterprise and charity projects