Business programme

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The business breakfast will bring together women leaders from high-tech industries and provide a platform to discuss promising ways to involve women in high technology, exchange best practices in creating a corporate environment to address issues concerning women’s professional development, and find areas of cooperation to increase the women’s representation in high-tech industries.

Moderator:
Anastasia Minina — Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI", Russian Federation (Saint-Petersburg)

Panellists:
Gulnara Bikkulova — Deputy General Director - Director of International Initiatives and Partnerships, Rosatom Corporate Academy, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Ekaterina Glebova — Director of Social Projects, Medscan Group (Hadassah Medical Moscow), Russian Federation (Moscow)
Danica Grujicic — Oncologist, Professor, University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia;
Daria Kryachkova — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Women in Modern Industry”, Vice President for HR Policy, MMC Norilsk Nickel, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Olivia Limpe Aw — President of the Philippine Archipelago International Trading Corp, Philippines;
Marina Medvedeva — Member of the Management Board - Managing Director, SIBUR, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Thekla Nduva Mutero — Founding President, Emerging Mining Association of Namibia, Namibia;
Alexandra Ryabykh — Co-Chair of the All-Russian Ecological Movement “Ecosystem”, Co-Founder of the Foundation “Association of Women in the Nuclear Industry”, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Women’s involvement in all areas of the IT industry has been gaining serious momentum in recent years. This is particularly apparent in the video game industry. More and more women, including those in leadership positions, are becoming involved in game development and distribution.

During the session, leading Russian and international experts with practical experience in managing digital projects will discuss new opportunities for women in the new rapidly growing video game industry, as well as what women bring to it and how it is changing as a result of their influence. Can women change the gaming culture, develop the industry, and make it safe for teenagers?

Moderators:
Alexander Bodrov — Head of the Video Games and Animation Cluster of the Moscow Creative Industries Agency, Deputy Director General of the Video Game Industry Development Organization, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Marina Burmistrova — General Director of the Association of Cultural Centers of the North-East of Moscow, Russian Federation (Moscow).;

Panellists:
Anastasia Valova — Executive Director of Sinoruss, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Diana Grbic — Chairman of the Federation of Creative Industries of Republika Srpska, Director of the National Theater of Republika Srpska, Republika Srpska
Guzeliya Imaeva — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Research on the Socio-Economic Status of Women: Russian and International Experience”, Director General of the National Agency for Financial Research, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Svetlana Karacharova — PR Director, Lesta Games Group of Companies, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Alexei Koptsev — General Director of Sayberia Nova, Russian Federation (Novosibirsk region)
Xiaokun Lu — Executive Director “Guangdong Entertainment& Game Industry Association (GEGIA), China;
Anastasia Matrokhina — Head of Distribution Development Center for Games and Mobile Applications, MTS, Russian Federation (Novosibirsk Region)
Irina Paretskaya — Deputy Director of the Department for Development of Digital Competencies and Education, Ministry of Digitization, Russian Federation (Moscow);

Moderator:
Svetlana Matveyeva — Vice President, Human Resources Department, Sistema, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Nadezda Abbas — Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Head of the Center for Cybersecurity Research, Bernardo O'Higgins Metropolitan University, Chile;
Elina Isagulova — Vice President for B2B Commerce and Operations Management, VK, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Elaine Lockman — Co-founder of Ata Plus, a licensed equity crowdfunding (ECF) operator, winner of the Rania Muslim Peace Prize 2024, Malaysia
Nadezhda Lysenko — Leader and founder of the first women's business reality show “SVERKHNOVAYA”, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Daria Matsepuro — Director, Siberian Center for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, Russian Federation (Tomsk region);
Sofia Mitrofanova — General Director of MTS Media, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Azyk Orozonova — Member of the Expert Council on Economics at the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States, Kyrgyzstan/ IPA CIS;
Alisa Sazanova — General Director, Aeromax LLC, Russian Federation (Nizhny Novgorod)

Structural transformations in the global economy, the introduction of new technologies and artificial intelligence, changes in the system of international trade relations, and the creation of a new logistics infrastructure are key aspects in the development of economic ties between countries of the Arctic and Asia-Pacific regions. Amidst these major changes, sustainable economic development is impossible without women’s full-fledged and comprehensive involvement. Opportunities are being created for women to participate in all areas of the economy, from the mining industry to creative industries.

What mechanisms are needed to ensure women’s thorough involvement in all areas of the new economy? How can we support proactive women who want to implement business projects, including in the creative economy?
What role do women play in the economic ties of the Asia-Pacific and Arctic countries? What tools enable women to reveal their potential and develop leadership skills (results of the ‘Woman Leader. Northern Territories. Far East’ educational programme)?

Moderator:
Elvira Nurgalieva — Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Agripina Anufriev Egoroff — Participant in the program of voluntary resettlement of compatriots, entrepreneur, Russian Federation (Amur region)
Maria Afonina — Vice Rector, Educational Center SENEZH, Russia – Land of Opportunities, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Tribhuvan Darbari — Chairman of the national part of the SCO Business Council, Chairman of the India-Russia Business Council, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India
Sargylana Ignatieva — Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts, Russian Federation, (Republic of Sakha (Yakutia))
Tatiana Sakharova — Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Nature Management, Senator of the Russian Federation from the Murmansk Region, Russian Federation
Natalya Tretyak — General Director, Prosveshcheniye, Russian Federation

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During the business breakfast, female entrepreneurs will share their views on the macroeconomic situation and assess the impact of the changes in the global economic order and the rapid technological advancements on the future of the Russian and global economies.

• How has the growing economic uncertainty affected business?
• What do entrepreneurs hang their hats on when plotting the future development of their businesses?
• What strong points can the Russian economy rely on in the new conditions?
• What does female entrepreneurship offer the Russian economy?
• What economic benefits do female entrepreneurs bring to society?
• What does artificial intelligence bring to the table for businesses and industry as a whole? And what challenges does it present?
• How does the desire among companies to use more renewable energy and phase out fossil fuels impact business, industry, and the economy as a whole?
• Is sustainable development and the desire to reduce the carbon footprint of businesses necessary in the current conditions?

Moderator:
Natalia Starygina — Deputy Managing Partner of B1 Group, Russian Federation (Saint-Petersburg)

Panellists:
Ekaterina Alekhina — Chef, Biologie Restaurant , Russian Federation (Moscow Region);
Farah Algharib — CEO, environmentalist, social activist and founder of Precision & Choice, Saudi Arabia
Yuliya Vasiltsova — General Director, TH Spektr-Pack LLC, Russian Federation (Rostov region);
Tatyana Epifanova — Managing Owner, Prodex LLC, Russian Federation (Ulyanovsk region);
Janna Kira — Co-Founder, Wild House Factory, Russian Federation (Moscow region)
Elaine Lockman — Co-founder of Ata Plus, Malaysia
Elena Naumova — Founder, Granola.Lab, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Natalia Novikova — Designer, Brand Creator, Dushagreya, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Irina Palchikova — General Director, RUSSIAN NON-STANDARD, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Diane Manuela Sike Doumbe — Media Director, Journalist at For you Media Africa, Founder of Queens d' Akric, Cameroon;
Anisha Singh — Founder of She Capital, General Director of Mydala, India
Anastasiya Uskova — Founder, General Director, Rocket Work LLC, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Yuliya Fedchenko — Director, Transport Technologies LLC, Russian Federation (Rostov region);

The role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) is crucial for the socioeconomic development of many regions, making up between 40 and 60 percent of most countries’ GDPs. MSMEs account for 97% of all enterprises in the APEC region. There has been a significant increase in the number of MSMEs led by women. According to the APEC Women and the Economy Dashboard 2023, the percentage of women starting businesses increased by 43% globally between 2019 and 2020. Creating a favourable environment for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by providing access to financing, markets and skills development opportunities is the key to achieving sustainable economic growth. Collaboration between female entrepreneurs is also becoming an important factor in their success.

What instruments of international cooperation for women contribute to economic development? Can women’s associations cooperate in the creative industries? What do we need to know about trademarks and intellectual property to launch an international project? What needs to be done to make cooperation between professional women’s associations from different countries work?

The qualifying round of the 9th International Competition of Women’s Entrepreneurial projects in APEC will be launched at this session.

Moderators:
Irina Saltykova — Project Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “APEC International Competition of Women's Entrepreneurial Projects”, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Sam Han — Member of the APEC BEST AWARD Jury from Hong Kong Economy, Member of the Business 20 (B20), Partner, Union Communications Hong Kong Limited, China (Hong Kong);

Panellists:
Dzhennet Demidova — Head of the Private Practice "IPJEN.NET", Permanent Attorney of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Rina Zoet — Vice-Chairman of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Indonesia, Vice-Chairman of the APEC and International Economic Organizations Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia
Kim Miran — Winner of “APEC BEST Award'2018 (Grand Prix)”, Member of APEC BEST AWARD International Winners Club, Republic of Korea
Zodwa Mogami Slauzy — Chairman of the Leading Ladies of Africa Foundation, South Africa;
Agnessa Osipova — Chairman of the Board of Directors, Russian Franchise Association (RFA), Russian Federation (Moscow)
Nimnual Piewthongngam — Chairman of the Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises of the United Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom of Thailand, Thailand;
Yekaterina Postoyeva — Founder of an ice cream production project, General Director of Morozhko Limited Liability Company, Winner of the APEC-2019 International Women's Entrepreneurship Competition, Russian Federation (Volgograd region)
Aiminoriza Rumley — Co-founder and Director of Digital Innovation and Growth at Tyne Solutions, Head of Brunei Business Women's Association, Winner of the Special Jury Award 2016 at the APEC International Women's Entrepreneurship Competition, Jury Member for Brunei 2023, Brunei;
Delgir Sarangova — Winner of the International Competition for Women's Entrepreneurial Projects in APEC 2024, Russian Federation (Republic of Kalmykia)
Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria — Executive Director, APEC Secretariat, Malaysia
Natalia Strigunova — Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Public Relations and Scientific Coordination of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Guo Jieni — Secretary General, Beijing Association for International Exchanges, China;

As countries and economies develop, best practices in light industry need to be taken into account to create products that will be in demand in the future, while factoring in the ever-changing conditions, including in the environment and climate. Exchanging experience and engaging in an open dialogue make it possible to take a strategic approach to investment and long-term planning. China is a country with advanced light industry technologies that enable it to account for more than 50% of the world’s light industry products, and is a leader in mechanical engineering. Uzbekistan and Belarus are countries that effectively use their own raw material base of cotton and flax, respectively, to compete in global markets. In Russia, the development potential of the chemical and timber industries will help to implement large-scale investment projects in light industry. Women need to engage in a dialogue about innovations, traditions, cultural heritage, breakthrough technologies, as well as the future and the present of light industry and how to build up international cooperation.

Moderator:
Alla Sbitneva — Executive Director, Corporate Business Development Department, Sberbank PJSC, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Nadezhda Averina — Director, OOO First Weaving Factory, Russian Federation (Nizhny Novgorod region);
Inna Apenko — Vice President of the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kazakhstan;
Tatiana Besedina — Executive Director of BTL “EXPERT”, factory “Elegant”, Russian Federation (Zaporizhzhya region);
Anna Bogadelina — Co-coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council project ‘Women in Light Industry’, General Director, Cotton Mills "Shuyskie Sitsy", Russian Federation (Ivanovo region)
Jing Wang — Deputy General Manager of Yun Chou Technology Company ARVM, China;
Tatyana Lugina — Chairman of Bellegprom Concern, Republic of Belarus;
Geeta Sabharwal — Partner Pacific Global Exports Inc., India;
Vera Khmyrova — Director of Light Industry and Forestry Complex Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Russian Federation

Raising private investment is one of the key paths for economic development. Despite the transformation of the economy, the number of investors, including women, is on the rise in the financial market.

How does women’s growing investment activity affect socioeconomic development? How can we maintain and increase the trust of women investors in the current conditions? What tools help increase the number of women investors and what motivates women to use them? How can we improve women’s investment and financial literacy?

Moderator:
Vera Podguzova — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Women's Leadership in Investment”, Senior Vice President, Director for External Affairs of PSB, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Elena Bezdenezhnykh — Vice President for Regional Policy and Interaction with Authorities and Governments, RUSAL, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Tatiana Volkova — General Director, KOTMARKOT LLC, Russian Federation (Ivanovo region);
Marina Demina — Founder of the Mega-Pak plant
Agnessa Osipova — Chairman of the Russian Franchise Association (RFA), Russian Federation (Moscow)
Gulnora Rakhimova — Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Uzbekistan
Nirmala Sitharaman — Minister of State for Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India, Republic of India
Oksana Solomatina — Director, Alfa LLC, Russian Federation (Altai Republic)

In these dynamic, short-form TED-style talks, female scientists will share their unique research and business projects, and talk about why they chose this field of work and what motivates them to pursue a career in science.

Moderator:
Anna Starkova — Head of Startup Incubation and Acceleration at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), winner of the Leaders of Russia competition, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Elena Vinogradova — Founder TD WayWoodHouse LLC, Russian Federation (Vologda region);
Olesia Mazur — Leader of the working group of the Technopredki project, Russian Federation (Tomsk region);
Polina Morozova — Founder and CEO of the startup K-plus LLC, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Olga Parfenova — Co-Founder of the Startup Sunsense, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Julijana Cvjetinovic — Researcher at the Center for Photonics and Photonic Technologies “Skoltech”, Republic of Serbia;

As society continues to develop, the media space is transforming as well. The growing influence of women in the information environment is altering the landscape of the media and new media for both consumers and content creators. Today, women are full-fledged players in the media space, but there are still problems with the imbalance in content as well as negative stereotypes and attitudes towards women.

Is it possible to achieve equality in the information space today? What role do women play in achieving this goal, how are they changing the media landscape, and what problems do they face? How are women’s interests reflected in the information space in different countries today? How can we minimize the influence of destructive content and ensure the protection of women’s digital rights? What role does international cooperation play in shaping a positive information agenda?

Moderator:
Daria Bogdanova — Deputy General Director, Autonomous Non-Profit Organization “Dialogue”, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Ekaterina Abramova — Deputy Chairman, Mir TV and Radio Company, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Marina Belova — Deputy General Director, Director of Programs and Marketing, 5TV, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Yuliya Golubeva — Deputy General Director, Gazprom-Media Holding, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Anne Kiguta — TV presenter, journalist, owner of several Kenyan companies, Kenya;
Rameeza Majid Nizami — Co-owner and Editor-in-Chief, Nawa-I-Waqt Media Holding, Pakistan;
Diane Manuela Sike Doumbe — Media Director, Journalist at For you Media Africa, Founder of Queens d' Akric, Cameroon;
Bella Cherkesova — Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)

In an era when artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly influential factor in our daily lives, questions about who is shaping the future of these technologies and how are becoming particularly important. AI is now penetrating a wide range of areas, from medicine to education and from finance to art, while offering new opportunities for innovation and development. But along with this unprecedented potential and progress comes awareness about the importance of responsibility for making ethical decisions and ensuring that these new advancements are developed safely.

How will the rapid incorporation of AI technologies into everyday life affect the position of women? What risks does AI pose for women in the labour market? What are women’s specific views about the problem of AI? Is there such a thing as ‘female AI’ and, if so, what makes it special? To what extent can AI influence women’s daily lives? What ethical aspects will require special attention from the experts who deal with AI issues?

Moderator:
Veronica Strogoleva — Head of Artificial Intelligence Technology Development Division, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Development, Ministry of Digital Development and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Nadezda Abbas — Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Head of the Center for Cybersecurity Research, Bernardo O'Higgins Metropolitan University, Chile;
Abramova Аnna — Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence, Moscow State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “MGIMO”, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Irina Didash — Director of the T-bank development center, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Maria Zakharova — Director, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Amor Maclang — Co-Founder, Secretary General, International Digital Economies Association (IDEA); Convenor, Digital Pilipinas, Republic of the Philippines;
Anna Mesheryakova — Chief Executive Officer, Third Opinion Platform, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Anna Nenakhova — General Director, Uralchem ​​Innovation, Russian Federation
Maria Timofeeva — Deputy Director of the Institute of Applied Computer Sciences, Software Development Program Manager, National Research University ITMO Federal State Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education, Russian Federation;
Alena Fenogenova — MERA benchmark project leader, Russian Federation;
Sam Han — Member of the APEC BEST AWARD Jury from Hong Kong Economy, Member of the Business 20 (B20), Partner, Union Communications Hong Kong Limited, China (Hong Kong);
Nina Yablokova — Head of areas of the Association “Alliance in the field of artificial intelligence”, Russian Federation;

The thematic session will feature a discussion about the results of a study conducted specifically for the 4th Eurasian Women’s Forum ‘100 Trends of 2024: Where Is Business Going’ based on a request from female respondents.

In the modern world, where rapidly changing technologies and global challenges require a high level of adaptability, women are the first to respond to new megatrends: from the aging population to the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Analytical information about such trends helps to quickly adapt and alter economic models in time, train personnel, and find new niches on the domestic and foreign markets.

What will be the megatrends of the next five years and how can women take advantage of their knowledge about them? What tools help women solve problems in various areas, including the economy, technology, and public life? How can women innovators influence the development of human-centric business models and the incorporation of inclusive design into various fields?

Moderator:
Guzeliya Imaeva — General Director, NAFI Analytical Center, Coordinator of the EWF Council Project “Research on the Socio-Economic Status of Women: Russian and International Experience”, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Elina Isagulova — Vice President for B2B Commerce and Operations Management, VK, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Elaine Lockman — Co-founder of Ata Plus, a licensed equity crowdfunding (ECF) operator, winner of the Rania Muslim Peace Prize 2024, Malaysia
Alla Rakova — Director, ANO DO “Smorodina Academy of Careful Adulthood”, Russian Federation (Nizhny Novgorod region)
Rajini Sulochana Segera — Chairperson of the Lankan Women Leaders Organisation, founder of the Women Threshold 50 Economic Forum, Sri Lanka;
Yuliana Slashcheva — Chairman of the Management Board, Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio; General Director, Gorky Film Studio; Chairman of the Management Board, Russian Animated Film Association, Russian Federation
Vladimir Filippov — Deputy Head of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Moscow, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Dan Yang — Chairman of Zhongguancun Mooc Times Building - International Incubator for Educational Initiatives, China;

The digitalization and automation of production have altered the nature of labour in the modern world. Numerous professions have become accessible and safe for women. For example, in Russia, the list of jobs that were previously closed to women has been reduced fourfold: from 456 to 100 positions. This has improved women’s economic position in the labour market, where they make up 48.7% of the employed population. The percentage of women working in industry in Russia has also been increasing each year and currently stands at more than 40%, while the share of women in leadership positions in industry has also grown to around 30%.

The session will present the results of a joint study by the NAFI Institute, Norilsk Nickel, and SIBUR on problems and opportunities for women’s self-realization, including in manufacturing industries.

How are the government, business, and society creating conditions for women’s effective self-realization? Are the efforts to overcome stereotypes about women in production justified? What changes have occurred in women’s position in the labour market and in the modern economy as a whole over the past five years? What effective modern practices exist for retaining women in industry? Could increasing the proportion of women in industry solve the problem of labour market shortages in general?

Moderator:
Kamila Zhalilova — Head of the Clients and Industries Project Office, Deloitte, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Elena Babkina — Deputy General Director for HR, Atlas Mining Group, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Marina Demina — Head of the Committee for the Development of Women's Entrepreneurship in the City of Cherepovets, OPORA RUSSIA, Founder of the Mega-Pak plant, Winner of the APEC competition, Russian Federation (Vologda region)
Daria Kryachkova — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Women in Modern Industry”, Vice President for HR Policy, MMC Norilsk Nickel, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Marina Medvedeva — Member of the Management Board - Managing Director, SIBUR
Rumisha Chaitram — Managing Director of Robit PLC, South Africa

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The participants will discuss women’s involvement in the economy, women’s employment, current investment strategies for women of different ages and means, and motivational methods for developing financial literacy.

What barriers do female scientists come up against when building their careers? What methods of promoting a career in science for girls and young women in Russia and Serbia have proved most effective? And how can this potential be combined and used to the benefit of both countries? Which international practices lead to an increase in the number of women in research organizations? Is moving from research to tech startups common among female scientists? What are the prospects for scientific and technological cooperation between Russia and Serbia?

Moderator:
Alexander Safonov — Senior Vice President for Development, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Maja Adamovic — Director of the Transmission Line Maintenance Division of the Serbian National Power Company EMS. Chair of the Women in Energy Section of the International Council for Large High Voltage Electric Systems in Serbia, Republic of Serbia;
Marija Lesjak — Professor, University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia;
Snezana Pajovic — Professor of Molecular Biology, Director, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Republic of Serbia;
Olga Parfenova — Co-Founder of the Startup Sunsense, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Tatiana Podladchikova — Director, Center for Systems Engineering, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Russian Federation (Moscow)
Anja Tekic — Associate Professor, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Republic of Serbia;
Ekaterina Kharchenko — Deputy of the State Duma, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science and Higher Education, Russian Federation (Kursk)
Julijana Cvjetinovic — Researcher at the Center for Photonics and Photonic Technologies “Skoltech”, Republic of Serbia;
Danijela Ciric Lalic — Associate Professor, University of Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia;

The exponential growth of economic cooperation between Russia and the Arab world has shone a light on the importance of the interaction between women’s entrepreneurial communities in these countries.

The growing goods and services market in the Arab world and the innovative solutions developed by Russian female entrepreneurs have opened up new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.

What areas and sectors look most promising for cooperation in the period up to 2030? What modern business models are most effective when it comes to building up exports between entrepreneurs from Russia and Arab states? How can national development institutions promote effective international cooperation among female entrepreneurs in Russia and the Arab world?

Moderator:
Nadiya Cherkasova — Member of the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum, Vice-President, OPORA RUSSIA, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Mona Ghanim Al-Marri — Vice President, Gender Balance Council, UAE
Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud — Vice President for External Relations and Advancement, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia;
Mohammad Ahmad Sultan Essa Aljaber — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Russian Federation, UAE
Jehad Abdulla Mohamed AlFadhel — Second Deputy Chairman, Consultative Council of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Bahrain;
Tatyana Bakalchuk — Founder and CEO of Wildberries Russian Marketplace, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Khanzada Baltayeva — Representative of the International Cooperation Department, Checklist W.L.L., Gulf Cooperation Council, Bahrain
Irina Gildebrandt — Director of Strategic Projects, NAFI Research Center, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Ekaterina Kremenskaya — Vice-Chairperson of CSRN in the State of Qatar, State of Qatar;
Olga Kuznetsova — Vice-Governor of the Murmansk Region, Russian Federation
Abdul Rahim Nassan Naghki — Member of the Board of Directors, Gulf University, Bahrain;
Veronika Nikishina — General Director, JSC Russian Export Center of Russia, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Tatiana Sakharova — Senator of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Murmansk)
Anna Tverskova — Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Ulyanovsk Region, Russian Federation
Abdel Aziz Abu Hamad Aluweisheg — Secretary for International Cooperation of the Cooperation Council of the Gulf States;