The list of speakers for the International SME Cooperation Day at SPIEF 2026 has been published

The Russian Small and Medium-sized Business Forum will be held on June 3 and will bring together representatives of government authorities, businesses, development institutions, the banking sector, technology companies and the international expert community.

"The Russian SME Forum traditionally opens the SPIEF business program and acts as one of the key platforms for developing practical solutions for the development of entrepreneurship, international cooperation and technological renewal of the economy. Today, SMEs are not only the most important sector of the economy, but also a source of flexibility, innovation and new growth points. This year, the forum focuses on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, international cooperation, the development of manufacturing companies and support for entrepreneurial initiatives in the regions. I am confident that the dialogue between business, government and development institutions will help form new effective mechanisms to support small and medium—sized businesses," said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee.

The business program of the forum focuses on issues of digital transformation, the introduction of artificial intelligence, international cooperation, human resources, the development of manufacturing SMEs, financing tools and government support for entrepreneurship.

Among the participants are representatives of federal authorities, development institutions, major Russian companies and the international business community. The discussions will be attended by Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Tatyana Ilyushnikova, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Denis Tyupyshev, Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Boris Tashimov, State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Maxim Uvaidov, Minister of Economic Development of the Rostov Region Pavel Pavlov, Minister of the Government of Moscow Ekaterina Solovyova, as well as representatives of The Bank of Russia, the Federal Tax Service of Russia, the SME Corporation, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, international business associations, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, the Association of European Businesses and the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia.

Special attention will be paid to international cooperation. The program includes sessions on cooperation with China, Asian and Middle Eastern countries, as well as the development of technological partnership with the UAE.

The forum will also include practical workshops, business reviews, and special sessions on labor productivity, entrepreneurial education, marketplaces, industrial cooperation, and SME acceleration.

For representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, special conditions are provided for participation in the events of the SPIEF 2026 launch day — the package is available at a cost of 66,000 rubles (including VAT). For individual entrepreneurs, the self-employed, and representatives of small and medium—sized businesses, special conditions are provided for participation in the events of the SPIEF 2026 launch day - the package is available at a cost of 66,000 rubles (including VAT). For individual entrepreneurs and the self—employed, participation can be negotiated at a discounted cost of 25,000 rubles (including VAT) within the established quota.

The Roscongress Foundation and OPORA RUSSIA are the organizers of the forum.