BRICS+ Business week schedulr

BRICS+ Business Week schedule ⦁ October 19–20, 2026: Business missions (exploratory and investment tours to enterprises) ⦁ October 21–24, 2026: Business Forum (Expoforum) on the theme: "Industrialization and Sustainable Development: New Ideas for Project Cooperation within the Shared BRICS Agenda." This unique format combines practical off-site business missions with the forum's comprehensive business program. The main mission of the business week is to translate political agreements into the implementation of joint projects. The platform offers participants a full cycle of support: from project conception and securing financing to technological partnerships and practical implementation. Connecting BRICS, building the future!

October ,19

St. Petersburg

Day 1. BRICS+ business week opening

09:00–11:00 MSK Business mission to pharmaceutical enterprises in Saint Petersburg (organized group visit). 13:00–15:00 MSK Business mission to chemical enterprises in Saint Petersburg (organized group visit). Business representatives, investors, and relevant government officials from BRICS+ countries will participate in industrial tours and B2B negotiations, interacting directly with top management without intermediaries. 16:00–18:00 MSK Strategic session with representatives of major businesses in Saint Petersburg and government authorities. 19:00–22:00 MSK Cultural program in beautiful Saint Petersburg.

opening

October, 20

St. Petersburg

Day 2. BRICS+ business week

09:00–11:00 MSK Business mission to IT enterprises in Saint Petersburg (organized group visit). 13:00–15:00 MSK Business mission to machine tool manufacturing enterprises in Saint Petersburg (organized group visit). Business representatives, investors, and relevant government officials from BRICS+ countries will participate in industrial tours and B2B negotiations, interacting directly with top management without intermediaries. Presentation of production capacities. 16:00–18:00 MSK Strategic session with representatives of major businesses in Saint Petersburg, government authorities, and business week participants. 19:00–22:00 MSK Cultural program: tours of museums, historical sites, and theaters in Saint Petersburg.

business mission

October, 21

St. Petersburg

Day 3. Official opening of the BRICS+ Business Forum 2026

10:00–11:00 Official opening of the BRICS+ Business Forum 2026 The event will set the strategic direction for the development of business relations. 13:00–15:00 Strategic session "Russia — the pillar of BRICS food stability"; meeting with the Minister of Industry of Saint Petersburg. Leading experts will discuss issues of agricultural cooperation, food security, and the implementation of agricultural innovations. This will be followed by a dialogue with regional government representatives regarding the localization of production. 16:00–18:00 Business game "How companies from BRICS+ countries can establish reliable communications in Russia". An interactive format where participants will analyze real business cases. The event will help foreign delegates understand the cross-cultural specifics of doing business in the Russian Federation. 19:00–22:00 Gala reception of the BRICS+ Business Forum.

BRICS+ business Forum 2026

October, 22

St. Petersburg, ExpoForum

Day 4. BRICS+ Business Forum

⦁ BRICS+ Business Forum Exhibition: Featuring the "BRICS+ House" stands, national pavilions, and partner booths. (Pavilion G, Convention and Exhibition Centre) ⦁ Business Contact Exchange: A dedicated zone for networking and B2B negotiations. ⦁ Presentations of Regional Exhibitions: Leningrad Region, Krasnoyarsk and Krasnodar Territories, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (Surgutsky District), Republic of Crimea, and Vladimir Region. ⦁ Russian-Serbian Scientific and Technological Conference: "Technological Sovereignty: Strategic Partnership in an Era of Change". ⦁ Regional Export Week: Panel discussion (Organizer: SUAI / GUAP). ⦁ RSPP (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) Events: Four sessions within the international track and the technological leadership track. ⦁ Banking Sector: Joint events with PSB, Sberbank, and other partners. ⦁ Industrial Block: Events hosted by Saint Petersburg enterprises and associations of the Northwestern Federal District (NWFO).

BRICS+ business forum

October, 23

St. Petersburg, ExpoForum

Day 5. BRICS+ Business Forum

⦁ 11:00–12:30 Official opening of the International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist" and exhibition tour ⦁ 12:30–14:30 Joint plenary session of the "Russian Industrialist" forum and the RSPP Management Board ⦁ 15:00–17:00 Meeting of the Coordination Council for Industry ⦁ 11:00–18:00 Tracks: "Technological Leadership", "International Cooperation", and "Human Resources Potential" Partner sessions (Rostec, RUSSOFT, Roscosmos, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, etc.) and presentations of regional exhibitions. ⦁ 11:00–18:00 Closed events for delegates and VIP delegates of the forum ⦁ 12:30–18:00 Award ceremonies (TBC - To be confirmed)

business week

October, 24

St. Petersburg

Day 6. BRICS+ Business Forum

⦁ 09:30–11:00 "Industrial Breakfast" (Hilton Hotel) ⦁ 11:00–16:00 Event block: "Industry in the Regions" and "Youth Day" ⦁ 11:00–16:00 Event block: "Technological Leadership" track ⦁ 13:30–18:00 |Friendly football tournament with FC Zenit

business week

October, 22–24, 2026

Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre, Saint Petersburg

Business Programme

Five blocks of the forum's business program: ⦁ "BRICS+ Industrial Clusters: Synergy of Resources and Competencies" ⦁ "Unified BRICS+ High-Tech Environment: From Connectivity to World-Class Digital Solutions" ⦁ "Transport and Logistics Corridors: Connecting Continents" ⦁ "Human Resources for Joint Projects: Investing in Human Capital" ⦁ "Russia — The Pillar of BRICS Food Stability: Resources, Technologies, Reliability"

business programme

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