Business programme

Panellist:
Maria Zakharova — Official Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation

The supreme audit institutions of different countries focus on the theme of inclusiveness and support for women, as well as the empowerment of all women and girls, in their agendas as one of the key factors that influences the development of states. Interaction among representatives of supreme audit institutions on international platforms helps to replicate the best practices of utilizing a balanced approach to inclusion issues in society. We can get closer to the goal of sustainable development by taking into account the principle of inclusiveness and equality among men and women in budgeting and implementing state strategies and programmes.

What methods and international standards are most effective in conducting an audit of the principles of the inclusiveness and equality of men and women? What mechanisms of interagency interaction are most effective in implementing state strategies/policies/programmes in matters concerning the inclusiveness and equality of men and women? How does the budgeting of these strategies/policies/programmes work? What are the most effective ways of implementing them based on the audit results? What aspects are most emphasized in the principles of equality of men and women in this regard?

Moderator:
Evelina Zakamskaya — TV Presenter, Russia 24 TV Channel; Chief Editor, Doctor TV Channel, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Olga Glushkova — Member of the General Council of the All-Russian Public Organisation ‘Business Russia’, owner of GC ‘Dynasty’ (Perm);
Ibrahim Mahamat Itno Zara — President of the Court of Accounts at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Chad, Republic of Chad;
Rebecca Mathai — Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India Marta Eugenia Acosta Zúñiga, Comptroller General of the Republic of Costa Rica, Republic of Costa Rica
Svetlana Orlova — Auditor of Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation;
Elena Perminova — Chairman of the Committee on Social Policy, Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Muna Toure Samake — Deputy Comptroller General of Public Services of the Republic of Mali, Republic of Mali;
Huang Xiaowei — Vice President and First Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women’s Federation, Vice Chairperson of the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council of China;
Ndao Hadi — Magistrate, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) of Senegal;
Inga Chirikbaia — Auditor of the Chamber of Control of the Republic of Abkhazia;

International relations are currently undergoing a profound transformation due to the formation of a polycentric world order. In this regard, the role of diplomacy is increasingly significantly since it is an integral part of the modern world that plays a key role in preserving and intensifying international cooperation, maintaining a culture of dialogue, ensuring the ability to listen and hear, and keeping communication channels open in times of crisis.

Women play a special role in building international cooperation in all parts of society. They make a significant contribution to the humanization of international relations, while strengthening an atmosphere of trust and understanding between different people.

Moderator:
Marina Kim — Member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications; Russian journalist and politician

Panellists:
Bobana Andjelkovic — Head of the Belgrade Department of the International Eurasian Movement Moscow-Belgrade NGO, Serbia;
Simona Halperin — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the State of Israel in the Russian Federation;
Lyubov Glebova — First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building, Coordinator of the project ‘Strengthening the Position of Women in the Social and Political Life of the Country’
Tatiana Dovgalenko — Deputy Director of the Department for Multilateral Cooperation and Cultural Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Executive Secretary of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, Russian Federation;
Maria Zakharova — Director, Department of Information and the Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation
Grigory Karasin — Chairman of the Committee of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation
Karin Kneissl — Head of the Center for Geopolitical Observatory on Key Issues of Russia G.O.R.K.I., Saint-Petersburg State University FSBEI HE, Former Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs
Konstantin Kosachev — Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Armi Lopez Garcia — Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in the provinces of Cebu, Aklan and Bohol (Philippines)
Tamara Lorincz — Senior Researcher, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Canada;
Liberata Rutageruka Mulamula — Member of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania;
Aleksandr Pankin — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation;
Maria Luisa Ramos Urzagaste — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bolivia to the Russian Federation
Sachenka Encarnacion Solano — Director of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic;
Choe Son Hui — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea
Natalia Strigunova — Head of the Department of Scientific and Coordination Work of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation FSBEI HE
Elena Sutormina — First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the International Public Foundation Russian Peace Foundation;
Marina Tauber — Deputy, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova;
Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam — Deputy of the Lower House of the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Head of the Russia-Somalia Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia;

The professional association brings together more than 35,000 women specialists from 109 countries with common goals, including building trust in modern nuclear and radiation technologies and their safe use and promoting professional growth for women specialists in the nuclear industry. The international open dialogue will feature an exchange of views on the use of innovative and technological developments and how to create a comfortable environment for women to bolster their standing in the industry.

How does the development of the nuclear industry help to achieve sustainable development goals? What is the best way to build a dialogue with the public on the safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies? What corporate practices could become international models for the retention and career growth of women in the nuclear industry. How can we enhance the prestige of working in the industry for young people?

Moderator:
Ekaterina Shugaeva — Presenter "Association of Women of the Nuclear Industry", Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Mariela Micaela Moreno Palacius — Research Technician, Alternative Energy and Environment Research Group, Polytechnic School of Chimborazo, Ecuador;
Irene Opoku-Ntim — Research Scientist in Applied Nuclear Physics at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana
Snezana Pajovic — Professor of Molecular Biology, Director, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Republic of Serbia;
Alexandra Ryabykh — Coordinator of the project of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum "Women in High-tech Industries: New Opportunities", Chairman of the International Council for the Support and Development of Women in Industry and Technology, Co-founder, Association of Women in the Nuclear Industry Foundation, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Togzhan Seifullina — Director, Association Nuclear Society of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan;
Korraa Soheir — Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, President of the Association of African Women in Nuclear, WIN Egypt, Egypt
Alexandra Suslova — Сollege student, "Sirius" Scientific and Technological University, Russian Federation (Krasnodar region)
Anzhelika Khaperskaia — Head of Nuclear Fuel Section Development Group and Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), WIN IAEA, Russian Federation
Rajaa Cherkaoui El Moursli — Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed V in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco;

Several studies show that teams made up of men and women of different ages make more effective business decisions and respond better to new challenges. They are creative and better equipped to develop innovations. This is especially important at the corporate management level. A balance of men and women in management increases profitability. Investing effectively in the professional growth of women ensures sustainable economic growth – not only for business, but for the state too. And this is encouraging corporations to more actively seek new ways to attract women.

What trends aimed at promoting the interests of women are being implemented in corporate programmes at the state level in Russia and around the world? What best practices did the “Women Leaders” competition run by the Council of Eurasian Women’s Forum help to identify? Can they be replicated to any meaningful degree? What HR policy trends can be identified today? How do social programmes aimed at preserving the institution of the family work?

Moderator:
Aleksandra Boldyreva — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project "Women in the Development of Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility", Executive Director of the Donors Forum Association, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Gulnara Bikkulova — Deputy General Director - Director of International Initiatives and Partnerships, Rosatom Corporate Academy
Natalya Gonchar — Head of Corporate Relations Department, Sakhalin Energy, Russian Federation (Sakhalin region)
Svetlana Danilova — Head of the Integration and Development Unit for Corporate Sustainable Development Practices, SIBUR LLC, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Tatiana Kovrigina — Head of Sustainable Development and Corporate Culture Group, DRT;
Lyubov Malyarevskaya — General Director, JSC Russian Media Group, Russian Federation
Maria Luisa Ramos Urzagaste — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bolivia to the Russian Federation, Bolivia
Olga Shchetinina — Senator of the Russian Federation from the executive body of state power of Nizhny Novgorod Region; Member of the Committee on Science, Education and Culture, Federation Council, Russian Federation (Nizhny Novgorod Region)

Women perform key duties in numerous parts of society: they take part in peacekeeping missions and protect people’s rights. Special attention should be paid to women who serve their country and work as doctors, field radio operators, translators, and engravers of topographic maps, among other professions. Even though they are extremely busy, they skilfully combine impressive results in their professional activities with motherhood and family responsibilities.

How does women’s involvement in peacekeeping processes affect the level and quality of the protection of the civilian population? Why is a balance between family and work so important for a modern woman? What state support measures for women who serve their country are crucial for those who combine professional and family responsibilities (Russian and international experience)? What role do family dynasties play in choosing a profession?

Moderator:
Inna Svyatenko — Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Natalia Agafieva — Head of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Moscow City Interior Ministry (retired), Major General of Justice, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Elham Aminzade — Professor, University of Tehran, Iran;
Deleg Dulguun — 4th year of study, S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy (Mongolia);
Elena Dunaeva — Major General of justice, Head of the Department of the Federal Protection Service of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Elena Zakharkina — Deputy Director of the Federal Bailiff Service - Deputy Chief Bailiff of the Russian Federation
Bauer Ariane Carole — International Committee of the Red Cross Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia;
Vu Thi Lan — Cadet of the Kirov Military Medical Academy. S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, (Vietnam);
Maria Lvova-Belova — Presidential Commissioner of the Russian Federation for Children's Rights;
Elena Prokhorenko — Police Major, member of the First Special Mounted Police Regiment, Russian Federation (Moscow);
Darya Svetyash — Participant of the programme ‘Time of Heroes’, student of the residency programme at the Military Medical Academy. S.M. Kirov;
Anna Tsivileva — State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Olga Shpilevskaya — Chairman of the “Belarusian Union of Women”, Director of the Representative Office of the International TV and Radio Company “Mir” in Belarus, Republic of Belarus;

The health of workers is one of society’s most important strategic assets. The development of human potential and the preparation of and improvements to a wide range of measures to bolster people’s health and ensure the professional longevity of workers, especially women, is of paramount importance in the modern world, where working conditions, stress, and the state of the environment can significantly affect human health. This is precisely why the health of the working population is becoming a determining factor in the sustainable economic growth and social well-being of different countries.

What programmes and measures to protect workers’ health at industrial enterprises can help reduce the level of industrial and professional risks to employee health? What innovative technologies are being used to ensure favourable and safe working conditions at companies? How do the introduction of breakthrough technologies and proactive measures to improve the physical and mental health of workers affect the healthy future of working citizens? What additional measures should be taken to create an environment that can protect people’s health and motivate working women to properly take care of their own health?

Moderator:
Tatyana Yakovleva — First Deputy Head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of the Russian Federation, Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Donation is in our blood”, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Cristina Albul — Minister of Health of the Transdniestrian Moldovan Republic, Republic of Moldova;
Nodira Alikhanova — Deputy Director, Institute of Health and Strategic Development, Republic of Uzbekistan
Natalya Bondarenko — Chief freelance specialist in therapy and general medical practice of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russian Federation, Chief Physician of Clinical Hospital No. 85 of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Co-Chair of Working Group 6 ‘Public Health and Human Wellbeing’ of the BRICS Civil Forum, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Inna Kulikova — Director of the Department of Emergency Medical Care and Risk Management of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Yelena Mikhailova — Adviser to the General Director, Russian Public Opinion Research Centre; member of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the Problems of Ethnicity and Interethnic Relations, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Anna Ratnikova — Candidate of Medical Sciences, Senior Researcher at the L.G. Sokolov North-West District Research and Clinical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of the Russian Federation (St. Petersburg), Chief Doctor of Life Energy St. Petersburg LLC, Russian Federation (St. Petersburg)
Anna Tumaseva — Head of Medical Security Service, SIBUR LLC, Russian Federation (Moscow);

Moderator:
Sofia Makhova — Therapist, K+31 preventive medicine physician, Verba Mayr, PreventAge Basic certified specialist, Russian Federation;

Panellists:
Oksana Drapkina — Director, National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Chief Visiting Specialist in Therapy and General Medical Practice of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Olga Zhukova — Head, Department of Dermatology, Venerology, and Allergy, Institute of Medicine, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN);
Naira Kazaryan — Nutriciologist, expert in the field of biologically active supplements GROTEX, Russian Federation;
Natalia Mokrysheva — Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Director of FGBU "National Medical Research Center for for Endocrinology" of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Evgeniya Sokolova — Endocrinologist, Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Chief Physician of the Fomin Clinic, Lecturer at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Mellitus, Russian Federation;

Social projects are a noticeable phenomenon in society, influencing not only the quality of life of citizens, but also their worldview. Every year the number of projects grows, and the projects become more and more large-scale. According to some estimates, more than 70 per cent of the authors of social projects are women. For many, this is a new opportunity for self-realisation and self-development, even a kind of social lift.

How do social projects change the world? How does their implementation affect the level of mutual trust in society? With the help of what tools to develop and increase the effectiveness of social projects? How can communities and partnerships of social institutions and businesses support social projects at different stages of their life cycle?

Moderator:
Maria Afonina — Vice Rector, Educational Center SENEZH, Russia – Land of Opportunities, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Saniyam Koval — President of ‘Give Sunlight’ Charity Foundation for Early Childbirth, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Daria Matsuk — Acting Director, Roszapovedtsentr, Russian Federation
Anna Meleshina — Managing director, Magnit, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Anastasia Pankova — Director, Municipal Autonomous Institution ‘School Feeding’; Project Manager, Competence Centre for Catering in Educational Organisations of Kuzbass (Kemerovo Region, Kuzbass);
Elena Savelyeva — GR Department Director of Perm Pulp and Paper Company Group, a graduate of the second international stream ‘Woman Leader’, federal coordinator of the project ‘Women in the World of Martial Arts’ of the Russian Union of Martial Arts
Viktoriya Sivak — Deputy Chairman of the Government of Kamchatskiy Krai, Russian Federation (Kamchatskiy Krai)
Karine Khabirova — Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Territory of Happiness Charity Foundation, Russian Federation (Republic of Bashkortostan)
Ksenia Yakhnenko — Head, Worldwide Business Alliance of Russian-Speaking Latin America, Mexico;

Entrance by invitation only

A themed breakfast given over to the exchange of views on key environmental and climate issues.

• How have the drivers, goal-setting, and priorities of the environmental and climate agenda changed in large companies?
• What decisions can we expect from the COP29 Climate Change Conference?
• What is new in the green finance markets?

Moderator:
Irina Gaida — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project “Environmental Platform”, Deputy Director of the Energy Transition Center, Skoltech, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Elena Gershelis — Executive Director of the International Science Center for Ecology and Climate Change Issues, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Russian Federation (Krasnodar region)
Tatiana Zavyalova — Senior Vice President for ESG, Sberbank, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Raisa Momot — Senior Manager of the Sustainable Development Function, SIBUR-Holding, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Elena Myakotnikova — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project ‘Climate Initiatives and Carbon Regulation’, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Nelisiwe Nhlapo — Project Manager, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority, RSA
Ekaterina Salugina-Sorokovaya — First Vice President, Gazprombank
Ghada Hammouda — Group Chief Sustainability and Marketing Officer, Qalaa Holdings, Egypt;

International cooperation is developing in numerous sectors, with foreign trade and investment projects among the top priorities. One new focus is the promotion of entrepreneurial and social projects to revive and popularize the traditions and folk art of different regions and countries. Women entrepreneurs play a key role in this process.

Could a cultural code provide a mechanism for cultural and economic integration? How are women’s entrepreneurial and social projects helping to revive and popularize traditions in different countries? How can we use modern marketing and trade formats to promote the cultural code of countries?

Recap of the ‘Cultural Code 2.0: Women’s Entrepreneurship’ competition.

Moderator:
Karine Khabirova — Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Territory of Happiness Charitable Foundation

Panellists:
Toraya Al Awadi — Chief Executive Officer, Thoraya Group, UAE;
Aida Salimova — Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Women's Entrepreneurship of the Bashkir Regional Branch of Opora Russia. Entrepreneur, public and scientific figure, Russian Federation (Republic of Bashkortostan);
Anna Starkova — Chief of Staff T.V. Bakalchuk - Director of Special Projects, RWB LLC, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Zulgimar Tagibova — Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Policy, Investment and Entrepreneurship, Russian Federation (Republic of Dagestan)
Olga Khitrova — Deputy Chairman of the Yaroslavl Regional Duma - Chairman of the Yaroslavl Regional Duma Committee on Education, Culture, Tourism, Sports and Youth Affairs, Russian Federation (Yaroslavl Region);
Nadiya Cherkasova — Vice President, Chairman of the Women's Entrepreneurship Development Committee, All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization of Small and Medium Business OPORA RUSSIA, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Yuliya Shkolenko — Founder and President of the Women of Russia National Women's Prize Support Foundation;

BRICS is evolving and playing an increasingly important role in the world. The accession of new member countries into BRICS and the prospects for the further expansion of the inter-state association, cooperation in the economic, political and humanitarian spheres, and the need to find joint solutions to the global challenges facing humanity – all this requires adjustments and updates to be made to the association’s agenda, the humanitarian part in particular. It has to be adapted to modern realities, while at the same time being forward-looking. The interaction between civil society and the expansion of cooperation between women leaders, scientists and public figures will go a long way to solving this problem.

What mechanisms should be used to develop international cooperation among female-led NGOs? What prospects does interaction among NGOs led by women open up in environmental protection, the study of the history, culture and spiritual values of various countries, and the protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens? What aspects will the participation of women leaders bring to the study of the global mechanisms that regulate public life (values)? How will consolidating their efforts contribute to the development of human potential in the BRICS countries?

The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance has been an important mechanism for cooperation within BRICS ever since its inception in 2020. The Alliance’s main activities are focused on promoting female entrepreneurship and increasing the role of women entrepreneurs in the development of trade and economic cooperation in the BRICS countries.

BRICS takes up 36% of the globe’s land area and represents 3.5 billion people, half of the world’s food production, and more than 44% of the world’s oil reserves. For the business community, the expansion of the association opens up new prospects for cooperation and the exchange of experience, and provides additional opportunities for investment.

What impact has the accession of new countries to the BRICS association had on the business agenda and the entrepreneurial environment of participating countries? What approaches are being used to find new points for the development of multilateral business cooperation? What areas of cooperation are a priority in terms of expanding the association? What joint women’s projects are being implemented to develop economic ties between the BRICS countries?

Moderator:
Anna Nesterova — General Director, LLC “Chas Palekh”, Chairperson of the Russian part, BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Farah Algharib — Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Precision & Choice, Saudi Arabia
Galina Volkova — Founder and Head, Group of Companies Ortomoda; Member of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Russian Chapter, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Marianne Ghali — Managing Director of Qalaa Holdings, Managing Director of Grandview Investment Holdings, Chairman of the Egyptian part of BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Egypt
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
Gulshat Zagidullina — General Director of TATLIFT LLC, Russian Federation (Kazan);
Lebogang Zulu — Chief Executive Officer of Kokozu International, Chairman of the Board of the African Women's Bank, Executive Director of Kampara Group Holdings, President of the BRICS Africa Women's Fund, Chair of BRICS Women's Business Alliance South African Chapter, RSA
Daria Kryachkova — Project Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project "Women in Modern Industry"; Vice President for Human Resources Policy, MMC NORILSK NICKEL PJSC, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Mina Mehrnoosh — Doctor of Economics and Lecturer, University of Tehran; Owner, Chief Executive Officer, KASBINO, Iran;
Monica Monteiro — Institutional Director of Band Pay TV, Senior Executive Advisor to the Presidency of CNBC in Brazil, Chairperson of BRICS WBA Brazil Chapter of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Brazil
Tatiana Patrusheva — Director for Development and Interaction with Government Authorities Vademecum Media LLC, Russian Federation
Sangita Reddy — Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, Chirperson of the BRICS WBA India Chapter, BRICS Women's Business Alliance, India
Naik Samiksha — Managing Director, Samswek Global Group of Companies, UAE;
Yirga Sara — Founder, General Director, YA Coffee Roasters; Founder and CEO, Cherish Addis Coffee and Books; Founder and Board President, Women in Coffee Ethiopia (WiCE), Member of BRICS Women's Business Alliance Ethiopian Chapter, Ethiopia;
Yuliana Slashcheva — Chairman of the Management Board, Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio; Chairman of the Management Board, Russian Animated Film Association; General Director, Gorky Film Studio; Member of BRICS Women's Business Alliance Russian Chapter, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Ji Jinfeng — Chairman and CEO of the Russian-Chinese Association for the Promotion of Humanitarian and Technological Cooperation, China;
Elena Chashchina — Co-owner and Managing Partner, EPOTOS Group of Companies; Member of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Russia Chapter, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Lyudmila Scherbakova — Coordinator of the Eurasian Women's Forum Council Project ‘Women in the Pharmaceutical Industry’, member of the Russian part of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Russia (Kurgan region)

Moderator:
Victoria Panova — Head, BRICS Expert Council – Russia; Vice-Rector, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Russian W20 Sherpa; Co-Chair of the BRICS 2024 Civil Forum, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Binod Singh Ajatshatru — Director of BRICS Institute, India;
Razieh Alishawandi — Deputy Head of International Relations, Iranian Red Crescent Society, Iran;
Hoda Al Khzaimi — Founder and Director of EMARATSEC, NYU's Center for Emerging Advanced Research Acceleration for Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE;
Jieni Guo — Secretary General, Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA), China;
Raymond Matlala — Founder and Chairman, South African BRICS Youth Association, Republic of South Africa
Fabiano Melnichuk — Professor of Political Science at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, member of the NEBRICS research group, Brazil;
Elena Peryshkina — Co-Chair of the BRICS Civil Council, Co-Chair of the BRICS 2024 Civil Forum, Co-Chair of the Russian Group of NGOs on BRICS issues, Director of the AIDS Infoshare Fund, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Sergey Ryabkov — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sherpa of Russia in BRICS, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Mohammed Salah — Member of the Board of Trustees, Al-Hewar Foundation for Studies and Humanities Researchs; Chairman, Eurasia and BRICS Forum, Egypt
Molla Amera Fassikaw — Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Office, Ethiopia;

The ministerial meeting aims to define key areas of cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals, taking into account the differences in the national, cultural, and economic features of each BRICS country. This cooperation platform will reflect the common desire for sustainable macroeconomic growth, peace and security, social justice, and improvements to people’s quality of life. The meeting participants will also exchange experience about ways to support women’s leadership and increase their role in governance, discuss challenges associated with expanding women’s opportunities in BRICS countries, as well as developing and strengthening women’s potential at the global, national, and regional levels. A partnership in addressing these challenges will have a positive impact on the development of BRICS countries.

Issues related to the just energy transition are a focal point of the global energy agenda and are key in the BRICS energy dialogue during the year of Russia’s chairmanship of the organization. Women in all BRICS countries play a crucial role in addressing such issues.

What best practices in promoting the just energy transition agenda can BRICS women share? What practical role do women play in the energy transition of BRICS countries? How do BRICS countries support women’s leadership in fuel and energy companies, and what additional support measures are possible and necessary? How are BRICS countries utilizing the potential of women’s entrepreneurship in the energy sector? What joint projects could BRICS countries implement to train and adapt women to the engineering professions needed for the energy transition?

Moderator:
Alexey Kulapin — General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Farah Algharib — Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Precision & Choice, Saudi Arabia
Gulnara Bikkulova — Deputy General Director - Director of International Initiatives and Partnerships, Rosatom Corporate Academy, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Irina Gaida — Project Coordinator of the Council of the Eurasian Women's Forum "Environmental Platform", Deputy Director of the Project Center for Energy Transition and ESG Principles, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Russian Federation (Moscow)
Mpho Mookapele — Chief Executive Officer, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority, Republic of South Africa
Nelisiwe Nhlapo — Project Manager, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority, Republic of South Africa
Munira Sultana — Chairman, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority, Bangladesh
Thakur Tripta — Director General, National Power Training Institute (NPTI), India
Simin Dokht Shirvani-Arani — Director of Scientific and International Cooperation at the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Iran

Entrance by invitation only

The development of agribusiness is inextricably linked with ensuring food security for the entire world. BRICS countries have a major impact on the global agricultural market. Today, the combined population of BRICS countries makes up almost half of the world’s overall population and their agricultural land accounts for more than 30% of the world’s total area. Women comprise the majority of the population in agricultural areas and make a significant contribution to the development of agribusiness.

The Russian Federation, which is chairing BRICS this year, pays great attention to women’s role in agribusiness, the development of their potential, as well as cooperation among BRICS states in this regard. During the business brunch, women leaders from BRICS countries will discuss ways to ensure food security, as well as the development of partnerships between their countries.

Moderator:
Dmitry Schugorev — Russian journalist, broadcaster, Russian Federation (Moscow)

Panellists:
Svetlana Afanasieva — Deputy General Director for Government Relations, PhosAgro PJSC, Russian Federation (Moscow)
Fatemeh Javardi — Head of the International Organizations Department of the International Department, Ministry of Agriculture Jihad of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
Sibulele Nomahlubi Poswayo — South African W20 Delegate; Founding Chair, Inequality Movement, Republic of South Africa;
Charu Pragya — Rural Development Expert, Moderator of the Ruling Party's National Television Debate on Rural Development, India;
Tatiana Sakharova — Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Nature Management, Russian Federation (Murmansk region)
Natalia Starygina — Deputy Managing Partner of B1 Group, Russian Federation (St. Petersburg)
Elena Fastova — Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
Mahmoud Hend Abdellah — Lab Director, QCAP, Ministry of Agriculture of Egypt;