Programme

III INTERNATIONAL FORUM "SPROUTS: RUSSIA AND CHINA - MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL COOPERATION"
10.00-18.00
Kaban Lake

The national Chinese Dragon Boat Festival "Chinese Sabantuy" and the ceremonial planting of hydrangeas with the participation of a delegation from China

On August 17, Kazan residents and guests of the city will enjoy an unusual and vivid spectacle – competitions on Chinese Dragon boats. All visitors to the Nizhny Kaban Lake embankment will be able to watch the races absolutely free of charge. This year, the Dragon Cup will be held as part of the III International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China have mutually beneficial cooperation."
At the moment, 17 teams from companies and departments have entered the race, including Megastroy, Korib, AVTOKAMA, PSB, Network Company, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Haier team from China and others.
The Chinese Dragon boat Race is one of the most beautiful and significant holidays in China, which symbolizes team spirit, continuity of traditions and the desire to achieve common goals. The holiday is more than two thousand years old, and it is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The competition is being held in Kazan for the fourth time.
The number of participants and teams is increasing every year, and the competition is growing. 11 teams took part in the first competition, 16 in the second year, and 24 in the third. This year, the organizers expect that there will be no fewer of them than last year.
The races take place on boats with a dragon's head mounted on the bow and its tail on the stern. There is a drummer in the ship who sets the tempo and rhythm of the movement, ten rowers and a helmsman on the karma who monitors the course. According to the rules, there should be one woman in each team.
Six boats will participate in each race. The winner is the boat whose bow crosses the finish line first.
The national Chinese Dragon Boat Festival "Chinese Sabantuy" and the ceremonial planting of hydrangeas with the participation of a delegation from China
On August 17, Kazan residents and guests of the city will enjoy an unusual and vivid spectacle – competitions on Chinese Dragon boats. All visitors to the Nizhny Kaban Lake embankment will be able to watch the races absolutely free of charge. This year, the Dragon Cup will be held as part of the III International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China have mutually beneficial cooperation."
At the moment, 17 teams from companies and departments have entered the race, including Megastroy, Korib, AVTOKAMA, PSB, Network Company, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Haier team from China and others.
The Chinese Dragon boat Race is one of the most beautiful and significant holidays in China, which symbolizes team spirit, continuity of traditions and the desire to achieve common goals. The holiday is more than two thousand years old, and it is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The competition is being held in Kazan for the fourth time.
The number of participants and teams is increasing every year, and the competition is growing. 11 teams took part in the first competition, 16 in the second year, and 24 in the third. This year, the organizers expect that there will be no fewer of them than last year.
The races take place on boats with a dragon's head mounted on the bow and its tail on the stern. There is a drummer in the ship who sets the tempo and rhythm of the movement, ten rowers and a helmsman on the karma who monitors the course. According to the rules, there should be one woman in each team.
Six boats will participate in each race. The winner is the boat whose bow crosses the finish line first.
The opening ceremony of the event and the planting of hydrangeas will take place at 10:00. The hydrangeas that we plant symbolize another branch of cooperation, mutual assistance and shared responsibility for the future of the planet. In Chinese mythology, the hydrangea is associated with various symbols, including gratitude and wealth. Together we can create a green bridge connecting our countries. May these flowers also become a symbol of respect, support and unity between the two countries.

10.30-17.00
AK Bars Golf Club

XV Charity Golf Tournament for the Head Cup of the Republic of Tatarstan

The tournament will take place on a modern 18-hole course designed by legendary third-generation architect Peter Harrdin.
It is no coincidence that the tournament is being held within the framework of the SPROUTS forum: golf in China is a rapidly developing and prestigious sport. In recent years, Chinese golfers have been asserting themselves on the world stage: 20-year-old Yin Zhongying from Shanghai joined the global elite, winning medals at international tournaments and rising to the top of the world rankings, and young athlete Guan Tianlan, at the age of 14, became the youngest participant in a Major tournament in history. At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, China took second place in the golf medal standings - the results in the individual championships among men and women were taken into account. Golf is growing in popularity in China, and golf tournaments are being held in Shanghai and on Hainan Island with the participation of foreign athletes.
"Holding a joint tournament in Tatarstan is a new gesture of cultural closeness, openness and mutual respect," said Taliya Minullina, Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The tournament will be attended by heads and representatives of enterprises of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as for the first time – guests of the forum from China. This event not only helps to strengthen business and cultural ties, but also carries an important humanitarian mission.: The funds raised will be used to support the work of the Family Home in Kazan, where children who undergo long-term treatment at the Republican Children's Clinical Hospital live free of charge with their parents.

Access to the event is subject to pre-registration by e-mail: forumrostki@mail.ru.


19.00-21.30
Boxing and Table Tennis Center

Table Tennis Tournament "Evening League"

The "Evening League" brings together forum participants and table tennis enthusiasts. The tournament is held for the second time as part of the SPROUTS Forum and precedes the business program this year. Participants in the tournament include forum guests, politicians, and business leaders, who will compete alongside professional athletes. The results of the tournament will be summarized in the doubles category.
The "Evening League" table tennis tournaments are becoming a tradition at events and are always very popular. Participants in the Evening League demonstrate through their own example that even while holding high positions and having a busy work schedule, it is possible to find time for their favorite sport.

During the day
(Bolshye Kabany village, Vystavochnaya str. 1)

Registration of participants at the Kazan Expo IEC

09.00-15.00
Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center,
1st floor, Pavilion 2

Tea ceremonies (Chinese, Russian, Tatar tea zones)

Traditionally, tea ceremonies are held in Chinese, Tatar and Russian tea zones as part of the Rostki Business Forum exhibition. Guests will
have a unique opportunity to combine useful negotiations with a pleasant stay in special tea areas with tasting of elite varieties of tea. This is a space for
informal communication, restoring energy and getting to know the traditions of the tea culture. The tea market today is a dynamically growing industry. Companies and
industry entrepreneurs will present the best varieties of tea, and guests will be able to taste them and immerse themselves in the history and culture of tea. Tea ceremonies will be held at
the exhibition area in Pavilion 2, Kazan Expo IEC on August 18-19, 2025.


09.00-10.00
Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center,
1st floor, Pavilion 2

Opening Ceremony of the III International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China" and the Russia-China Expo

The opening ceremony of the Third International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation" will be a bright and significant event, gathering high-ranking guests, representatives of governments, businesses, and the scientific community. The opening is expected to feature speeches from representatives of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan as the host side, as well as from the People's Republic of China as the guest country. These speeches will emphasize the importance of bilateral cooperation and its significance in the face of modern global challenges.
The ceremony will kick off the Forum and set the tone for further discussions and events dedicated to strengthening the partnership between Russia and China. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss current cooperation issues, exchange ideas, and outline pathways for joint work in various fields. This will be an important step towards developing bilateral relations and implementing new projects.

Speakers (to be confirmed):
• Rustam Minnikhanov, The Head of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Mr. Tang Zhouyan, Member of the Party Group of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Shandong Province, Chairman of the Shandong Association of Social Sciences;
• Xiang Bo, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan.

INTERSTATE DIALOGUE
10.00-12.00
Hall 1

Development of cooperation with major Chinese companies

Organizer: The International Trade and Exhibition Complex "Greenwood" (MTVC "Greenwood").

China has been Russia's largest trading partner for 15 years in a row, and Russia is one of China's top 10 trading partners. Energy, high technologies, logistics and agriculture have become important areas of cooperation.
Within the framework of the ROSTKI forum, the session is devoted to the development of interregional cooperation, which plays a key role in strengthening economic ties. Special attention will be paid to the interaction of Russian regions with leading Chinese companies such as Chery, Haier, CRCC and others.

Moderator: Sun Bohui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Chengtong International Investment Co., Ltd., President of the GREENWOOD International Trade and Exhibition Complex / Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Speakers:
• Igor Muraev, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Arkhangelsk Region;
• Natalia Khobrakova, Partner of the Department of Taxes, Law and Business Support, Head of the Department for working with Asian Clients of the B1 Group of Companies;
• Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University (ISAA MSU);
• Oleg Nepochatov, General Director of the Port Special Economic Zone Ulyanovsk;
• Oleg Fedorov, Director of the Representative Office of PJSC Tatneft named after V.D. Shashin in the People's Republic of China;
• Evgeny Zvezdin, Deputy General Director for Digital Development of PJSC Tatneft named after V.D. Shashin in the People's Republic of China;
• Daria Suntsova, Permanent Representative of the Head of the Udmurt Republic to the President of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Udmurt Republic;
• Rinat Shafigullin, Deputy General Director for Well Repair, Drilling and Enhanced Oil Recovery at PJSC Tatneft named after V.D. Shashin in the People's Republic of China;
• Sun Tianshu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC KIFA, founder of the B2B digital trading platform QIFA (KIFA);
• Sun Bohui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Chengtong International Investment Co., Ltd., President of MTVC GREENWOOD;
• Tang Jian, Head of CIMC Representative Office;
• Xue Liqiang, CEO of China Russia (CRCC);
• He Zhongwei, Permanent Chairman of the Association of Chinese Emigrants and Compatriots of Zhengjiang Province;
• Li Yonghong, Deputy General Director of the Russian branch of China National Petroleum Corporation.


13.00-14.30
Hall 1

Round Table "Interregional Cooperation between Russia and China: The Case of the Republic of Tatarstan"

Organizer: Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Participants of the discussion will address the joint work between China and the Republic of Tatarstan, prospects and challenges of cooperation, share experiences from their companies, and identify key areas for joint activities.
Admission is strictly by invitation only.

Moderator: Talia Minullina, Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan, Member of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Rustam Minnikhanov, The Head of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Xiang Bo, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan;
• Zhou Licyun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• Ke Jin, General Director of NewNew Shipping;
• Yu Xinyu, Founder of the PASSION PASSION brand;
• Yang Huayi, General Director of China Petroleum Chemical Corporation in Russia;
• Li Yunjun, Chairman of the Automotive Industry Committee of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• Xue Liciang, General Director of "LLC SIARSISI RUS";
• Tang Jian, Head of CIMC-Worldlink in Russia;
• Gu Kui Lun, Head of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products;
• Sun Bohui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Chengtong International Investment Co., Ltd., President of MTEK "GREENWOOD";
• Xe Jing, General Director of Huaming International;
• Yang Qimin, Chairman of CTTIC Stones, Partner at CTTIC Fund;
• Wen Peng, Chairman of the Board of Directors at HENAN SRON SILO ENGINEERING CO., LTD.;
• Chen Jinxin (Igor Chen), Chairman of the Board of Directors at "NPC VEZUMA" LLC;
• Huang Xianzhong, Vice President of China National Chemical Engineering Construction Corporation Seven, Ltd.;
• Jia Yinke, Representative Director at the Trade and Economic Representation of Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation;
• Li Lin, Deputy General Director of the China Eastern Airlines Representative Office in Moscow.

15.00-17.00
Hall 1

Prospects for Cooperation in the Automotive and Special Equipment Sectors between Russia and China

Organizer: Interregional Special Equipment Exchange "Moscow-Beijing."

This session will discuss key aspects and prospects of interaction between the two countries in the automotive sector, examining both current achievements and future opportunities. Experts in automotive engineering, economics, and international relations will share their insights on relevant trends such as the adoption of new technologies, the transition to electric vehicles, and infrastructure development. Successful examples of joint projects will be presented, along with the challenges and risks companies face when implementing collaborative initiatives.

Moderator: Oleg Moscowsky, President of the Interregional Special Equipment Exchange "Moscow-Beijing," Head of the Strategic Partnership Council in Engineering "Russia-China."

Speakers:
• Anatoly Kiyashko, First Deputy General Director of the Joint Stock Company "KAMA";
• Sergey Shishanov, Head of the Department for Interaction with Industrial and Educational Partners at the Scientific and Educational Center of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "NAMI";
• Alina Abitova, General Director of the Joint Stock Company "Ulyanovsk Region Development Corporation";
• Andrey Golyshev, Representative of the Chinese National High-Tech Enterprise "Xiangzhui Group";
• Shan Licyun, General Representative for Foreign Affairs in Russia at Anhui Jiabei Yuanmeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.;
• Zhou Licyun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia.


REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 2

Plenary Session of the Forum "SPROUTS-2025. Digitalization. Infrastructure"

Topic: How Digitalization Changes the Game in the Development of Cities and Agglomerations

Organizer: International Forum "SPROUTS."

The plenary session "How Digitalization Changes the Game in the Development of Cities and Agglomerations" focuses on the impact of digital technologies on urban planning and management. Participants will discuss how innovative solutions such as smart cities, the Internet of Things, and big data are transforming infrastructure and improving the quality of life for urban residents.

Moderator: Anatoly Kurmanov, Chairman of the Expert Council of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Competence Center "Smart City."

Speakers:
• Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation (video address);
• Rustam Minnikhanov, The of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Yuri Mutsenek, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation;
• Nikolai Shumakov, President of the Union of Architects of the Russian Federation;
• Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan;
• Oleg Nikolaev, Head of the Chuvash Republic;
• Mikhail Viktorov, President of the Association "National Union of Organizations in the Field of Information Modeling Technologies" (NUTIM);
• Her Excellency Dr. Aisha bin Bishr, The world's leading expert on digital transformation, strategic leader of initiatives.

FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS
13.00-14.30
Hall 2

Prospects for International Partnership in Intellectual Property Management, Science, and Innovation

Organizer: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan, State Autonomous Institution “Center for Scientific and Technical Information of the Republic of Tatarstan”.

The round table will focus on the most important issues:
• Interaction between countries in the field of science, technology, and innovation;
• Legal aspects of effective protection and commercialization of technologies and technical services abroad;
• Cooperation in the legal protection of intellectual property objects, including the use of new tools such as artificial intelligence;
• Government support measures for promoting Russian and Tatarstan products in foreign markets;
• Experience in organizing high-tech production of Russian (Tatarstan) companies in China;
• Issues of settlements using financial organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Moderator: Savva Arsen Vladimirovich, Director of the State Autonomous Institution "Center for Scientific and Technical Information of the Republic of Tatarstan."

Speakers:
• Ilfat Mingalimov, Head of the Innovation Development Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Gergert Albina, Head of the Export Support Center of the Non-profit microcredit company Entrepreneurship Support Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Lubyako Elena, Chief Expert of the Quality Monitoring Center of the Eurasian Patent Office;
• Nizamiev Ilnur, Head of Export Projects at Eidos Limited Liability Company;
• Daria Nosova, Partner, Head of the Digital Law and Intellectual Property Practice, Lawyer;
• Anastasia Chernovol, Expert of Regional Integration of the Department of International Cooperation of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property – Rospatent;
• Svetlana Voronova, Head of the Small and Medium-Sized Business Department of the KBER Bank of Kazan Limited Liability Company;
• Cao Longquxin, Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan.


15.00-17.00
Hall 2

Practical Aspects of Legal Regulation of Russian-Chinese Investment and Trade Relations

Organizer: Consulting Group "TIM".

The session is dedicated to practical issues of legal regulation of Russian-Chinese investment and trade relations. Participants will discuss the specifics of regulation in the areas of investment, trade, international arbitration, and foreign economic activity, as well as address topics related to legal risks and the protection of parties' interests. Experts from both Russia and China will share practical cases and recommendations. The goal of the session is to promote a deeper understanding of the legal environment and strengthen business ties between the two countries.

Moderator: Ilya Trofimov, Partner, Head of the Legal Division of the Consulting Group "TIM".

Speakers:
• Viktor Mironov, Partner of the TIM Consulting Group, Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee on Small and Family Business, Head of the St. Petersburg Fund for the Development of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses;
• Renat Baymukhametov, Partner at Mansors Law Firm, Arbitrator at the China International Economic and Commercial Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Hainan International Arbitration Court (HIAC), Guangzhou Arbitration Commission;
• Durmishkhan Afkhazava, Partner at Yalilov & Partners, PhD in Law;
• Charlie Zhang, Senior Partner at the Shanghai Office of Yingke Law Firm, Director of the International Markets Department;
• Chen Chigan, Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Business Center, General Director of the Russian-Chinese Business Park, Chairman of the Chinese Society of St. Petersburg.


INDUSTRY
10.00-12.00
Hall 3

Presentation on Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC)

Organizer: Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC).

This session will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the key aspects of trade and economic cooperation of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps of China. Experts and representatives from the corporation will share current project information, investment opportunities, and development strategies. Participants will discover promising areas for collaboration, including infrastructure construction, energy projects, and the development of new technologies.

Moderator: Jiang Qingshan, Head of the External Relations Office of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

Speakers:
• Marina Epifantseva, Deputy Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• German Lerner, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Artur Nikolaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Wang Xuyang, Deputy Head of the Department of Commerce of the Chinese Joint Stock Company;
• Wang Kao, Deputy Head of the Department of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism of the Chinese Communist Party of China;
• Liu Huiying, Deputy Secretary General of the Xinjiang production and Construction Building of the People's Republic of China;
• Xiang Bo, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan.


13.00-14.30
Hall 3

Industrial Cooperation Russia-China

Organizer: International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

In the context of economic sanctions and technological rivalry between China and Western countries, Russia and China are actively developing economic cooperation.
The main areas of joint work include mechanical engineering, energy, high technology, transport and agriculture.
The experience of cooperation has already shown its effectiveness in the implementation of successful projects.
Cooperation in the field of transit corridors is also actively developing.
Special mechanisms are being created to stimulate investment, such as the Fund for Russian-Chinese Investment Cooperation and the use of national currencies — yuan and rubles.
An important aspect is the deepening of localization of production, especially in the field of mechanical engineering and information technology.
Alternative financial instruments such as digital currencies and mutual settlements are being developed to promote cooperation.
Joint innovation centers and technology parks are also being created.
Regulatory norms and customs procedures are being harmonized to simplify cooperation.
Despite the existing barriers, the potential for industrial cooperation between Russia and China is huge.
To achieve success, it is necessary to eliminate infrastructural constraints, reduce political risks and move to more complex forms of cooperation.
The target audience is business representatives, experts, and government agencies.

Moderator: Maxim Belopotapov, Vice President of the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

Speakers:
• Teplov-Bareisha Egor, Director of the Association of Importers and Manufacturers of Special Equipment (AIPS);
• Andrey Kochergin, General Director of Trading Company - Samara Oil Terminal LLC;
• Pavel Kiparisov, Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Guild of Commerce (SOVED)
• Sergey Poletaev, General Director of the AI VIB Limited Liability Company;
• Jin Xin, Representative of the TIJI Metallurgical Plant (TG) in Russia, founder of Tiji-rus LLC (TG-rus);
• Xia Ping, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Machine Building and Electrical Engineering Enterprises of the High-tech district of Suzhou;
• Chen Zhigang, Chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia, President of the IBT Group of Companies.


15.00-17.00
Hall 3

The Role of Anti-Corruption Policy in the Development of Public Administration and the Economy

Organizer: Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, Office of the Raisa of the Republic of Tatarstan for Anti-Corruption Policy.

The session will focus on minimizing corruption risks and reducing losses from corruption in various sectors. Participants will concentrate on developing effective anti-corruption standards aimed at improving the business environment and enhancing legal awareness, as well as fostering a negative attitude towards corruption among entrepreneurs. The session will serve as a platform for exchanging experiences between representatives of major enterprises, regional authorities, and public organizations, including experts from the People's Republic of China. Discussion on state support for anti-corruption prevention will contribute to the development of competition and create favorable conditions for doing business, which will positively impact investment activity and economic growth.

Moderator: Svetlana Kadyrova, Deputy General Director of JSC "New Century Broadcasting Company" for Information Broadcasting.

Speakers:
• Marat Akhmetov, Deputy Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Vitaly Belinsky, Assistant to the Office of the President of the Russian Federation on Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption;
• Nikita Tuguchev, Deputy Director of the Department of Project Activities and State Policy in the Field of State and Municipal Service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation;
• Artur Nikolaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Vyacheslav Sevalnev, Acting Head of the Laboratory of Legal Studies of Chinese Legislation at the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation;
• Wang Xiaoran, Deputy General Secretary of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• He Rui, PhD Student at the Institute of Psychology and Education of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University;
• Fan Yijie, PhD Student, Institute of Psychology and Education, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University;
• Indira Valiullina, Head of the Department for Coordinating User Interaction of the State Information System of the Republic of Tatarstan "People's Control" of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Svetlana Yashnova, Head of the Department for the Implementation of the Unified State Policy in the field of combating corruption, prevention of corruption and other offenses of the Administration of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region, Commissioner for Combating Corruption in the Ulyanovsk Region;
• Sergeeva Gulnara, Co-Chairman of the Public Council of the NGO Center for Public Procedures "Business against Corruption" in administrative and civil areas;
• Olga Batalina, First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation;
• Ruslan Gatin, Director of Security, Nizhnekamskneftekhim Public Joint Stock Company (SIBUR);
• Taliya Khabrieva, Director of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Saburskaya Sariya, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Project Office for the implementation of the Regional Management Center project in the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Anastasia Anosova, Deputy Head of the Administration of the Governor and the Government of the Leningrad Region - Head of the Department for the Prevention of Corruption and Other Offenses;
• Andrey Mikhailov, Deputy Head of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg, Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy;
• Veronika Kiseleva, Head of Compliance and Business Ethics Practice, SIBUR LLC;
• Alexey Popov, Vice President of Security and Administration at Yamata;
• Alexander Yevgrafov, Head of Compliance at KAMAZ;
• Wang Xiaoran, Deputy General Secretary of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• Srsha Raviya, Head of the Anti-Corruption Audits Department of the Anti-Corruption Policy Department of the Raisa of the Republic of Tatarstan.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
10.00-12.00
Hall 4

Specialized Equipment and Technologies in the Field of Metal Recycling, Waste Processing, and Construction

Organizer: Union "Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan."

The session will be dedicated to discussing modern solutions in specialized equipment and technological developments used in the metal recycling cycle, management of industrial and construction waste, as well as in sustainable construction. Experts from Russia, China, and other countries will present innovative approaches to metal recycling, implementation of automated sorting systems, mobile processing units, and equipment for the reuse of construction materials. Special attention will be given to issues of ecology, energy efficiency, digitalization of processes, and regulatory frameworks in these industries. The session will serve as a professional platform for experience exchange, presentation of successful cases, and establishment of international cooperation.

Moderator: Alexander Shepelev, President of the Union of organizations in the field of secondary non-ferrous metallurgy "Vtortsvetmet".

Speakers:
• Rodion Karpov, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Alexander Shepelev, CEO of Taurus Motors LLC, Member of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Chao Tongming, Chief Engineer of Taian Jiahe Heavy Industry, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Machine-building Industry of Taian;
• Jo Haidong, CEO of Jiangsu Gaode Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd;
• Liu Yanling, General Director of External Relations, Shandong Jiangshan Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd.;
• Ren Qi Wen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shandong Jiangshan Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd.;
• An Baofeng, CEO of Taian Jiahe Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd., Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Engineering Industry of Tai'an;
• Antonov Vladimir, Executive Director of CHETRA LLC;
• Saveliev Andrey, CEO of Greyfus, PALFINGER Group of Companies;
• Lebedenkov Alexey, Head of the Development Department of Delmar Logistics.


13.00-14.30
Hall 4

Interaction between Russia and China in the Field of Scrap Metal Recycling

Organizer: Union "Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan."

The session will focus on relevant aspects of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the area of scrap metal recycling. Key topics will include the development of logistics routes, building sustainable supply chains, synchronizing technological processes, and quality requirements for secondary raw materials. Participants will discuss existing and prospective projects, mechanisms for attracting investments, as well as government support tools that facilitate the expansion of bilateral interaction. Special emphasis will be placed on the implementation of modern technologies that ensure ecological and economic efficiency in metal recycling within the framework of international partnership.

Moderator: Igor Balashev, Chairman of the Metal Recycling Committee at the Union "Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan."

Speakers:
• Alexander Shepelev, President of the Union of Organizations in non-ferrous metallurgy in the secondary sector "Vtortsvetmet";
• Viktor Kovshevny, Director of the Association of the National Self-regulatory Organization RUSLOM.COM";
• Nikitin Pavel, Founder of Metallimport Limited Liability Company;
• Dai Yi, CEO of Advanced Corporation for Materials & Equipment;
• Wei Zheng, Senior Stainless Steel Manager at Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings.


15.00-17.00
Hall 4

Provinces of China - Opportunities for Russian Small Business

Organizer: Limited Liability Company "OPORA RUSSIA."

China is not only megacities like Beijing and Shanghai but also dozens of dynamically developing provinces with enormous potential for business cooperation. This session will discuss the prospects that open up for Russian small and medium-sized enterprises in various regions of China: from light industry to agriculture, from tourism to technology. Participants will explore how to find reliable partners locally, what to consider when choosing a province for market entry, and what support measures are available for entrepreneurs on both sides. The focus will be on real cases, live experiences, and concrete steps that help SMEs establish a sustainable presence in the international arena.

Moderator: Azat Gazizov, First Vice President of the All-Russian Public Organization for Small and Medium Entrepreneurship "OPORA RUSSIA."

Speakers:
• Azat Gazizov, First Vice-President of the All-Russian public organization of small and medium-sized enterprises "SUPPORT OF RUSSIA";
• Alexander Zainigabdinov, Representative of the OPORA RUSSIA Limited Liability Company in Beijing, Director of the China Window Consulting Group law firm;
• Sun Tianshu, Founder of the Russian-Chinese B2B digital trading platform KIFA and representative of the Board of Directors of the Public Joint Stock Company KIFA;
• Wang Huisheng, CEO of Anhui Penggong Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd;
• Natalia Guseva, Director of Business Education Programs at the Higher School of Economics "Eastern Perspective: Business Building Practice in China";
• Zhurba Tatiana, Head of the Department for work with small businesses "A7".


ECONOMY
10.00-12.00
Hall 5

Financial Risks in the Era of Global Challenges: Strategies for Protection and Sustainable Growth for Russian-Asian Business

Organizer: Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RAUIE).

In the context of an unstable global economy, geopolitical tensions, changes in logistics chains, and currency fluctuations, the resilience of financial models becomes a key factor for the preservation and development of business. These challenges are faced by companies engaged in Russian-Asian economic cooperation.
This session will bring together experts in finance, entrepreneurs, representatives from the banking sector, and development institutions to discuss effective strategies for managing financial risks, adapting to external shocks, and finding growth opportunities in the new realities.
How are global challenges transforming the financial agenda of Russian-Asian business? Risk insurance, currency diversification, and hedging: tools for protection in a turbulent environment and other topics will be addressed during this session. Participants will receive practical recommendations for forming crisis management strategies, exchange experiences, and build new partnerships within the framework of Russian-Asian business dialogue.

Moderator: Georgy Ryabtsev, Executive Director of the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

Speakers:
• Maria Kilesso, Lawyer at Bartolius Law Firm;
• Vladimir Luschinsky, Director of Sales Department «A7»;
• Nikita Melnychenko, Director at Alfa-Bank, Financial Markets Operations Department, Derivative Financial Instruments Sales Division;
• Alexander Fedonin, Deputy General Director and Commercial Director of HERSA Insurance Company;
• Yegor Kalashnikov, Managing Director of the Settlement and International Financing Department at Sberbank.


13.00-14.30
Hall 5

Roadmap of Opportunities: Strategies for Effective Market Entry and Scaling of Foreign Business in Russia

Organizer: Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RAUIE).

Russia remains a strategically important market for foreign investors and companies, particularly from Asian countries, interested in expanding their presence in the Eurasian space. However, a successful entry into the Russian market requires not only an understanding of the local business environment but also a clear strategy for adaptation, partnership, and scaling.
During this session, experts from the international business sector, representatives from investment platforms, government bodies, and foreign companies will discuss the most effective approaches to building a "roadmap" for entering the Russian market. Navigating the Russian business climate: legal, tax, and infrastructure specifics. Participants will receive practical recommendations and have the opportunity to ask key players who are opening and developing businesses in Russia directly. The discussion will serve as a platform for new business connections and long-term partnerships.

Moderator: Viktor Lopata, Deputy General Director for Business Development at Bellerage.

Speakers:
• Vitaly Mankevich, Chairman of the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs;
• Yana Goryunova, Head of the Asia-Pacific Region at Cloud.ru;
• Viktor Lopata, Deputy General Director for Business Development at Bellerage;
• Valentina Nyankina, Business Support Manager, Bellerage;
• Ms. Gao Qi, Head of Representative Office, China Committee for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT);
• Mr. Zhou Shancheng, Financial Manager at Yutong;
• Mr. Wan Peng, Vice President of Yangzhou Deyun Electric Equipment Group Ltd. Co.
• Mr. Xie Jing, General Director of Hua Hin

15.00-17.00
Hall 5

How to find the best products at the best prices. Foreign economic activity practice, business cases and knowledge of international etiquette

Organizer: Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RAUIE).

Only business practitioners will share real Cases and opportunities for scaling and high-quality long-term work in the "white field". We'll tell you how marketplace sellers and entrepreneurs can find the best products at the best prices. Win the race for the best deal.
How can exporters sell their goods to China. And most importantly, what steps and mechanisms allow you to build an effective systemic international business with "0". Secrets of communication with business partners to create trusting, mutually beneficial interactions for many years to come. Guangxi, proper presentations of yourself and your business. Creating a friendship lasting decades as a guarantee of reliability, knowledge of international etiquette. How to find the right guide to China who will lead you step by step to success and prosperity. Only the practice of foreign economic activity, business cases and reviews of participants.
Analysis of the Russian market: trends, opportunities and risks.
The practice of foreign economic activity of business models: a product tailored to the needs of Russian consumers.
▪️Legal features of foreign economic activity.
▪️Scaling tools: partnerships, logistics, digitalization.
▪️Business cases and reviews of participants.
▪️The power of community and "Guangxi".

Moderator: Ekaterina Manko, Vice President of the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs for International Cooperation.

Speakers:
• Kristina Zemskova, Project Manager at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council;
• Ivan Gorodilov, Founder of the MPSELLER Business Club;
• Mr. Jian Wei, President of Red Rose Group (Hubei Province);
• Mr. Qiao Xiang Peng, Owner of a Metallurgical Company;
• Mr. Zhang Suhun, Secretary of the Party Group at the Altai District Commerce Administration.

EDUCATION
10.00-12.00
Hall 6

Current Issues in the Development of Engineering Education in Russia and China

Organizer: Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan State Power Engineering University"

The session is devoted to discussing key issues and prospects for further improvement of the engineering education system in Russia and China. The event brings together leading specialists and experts in the field of pedagogy, science and technology of the two countries,
providing a unique opportunity to share experiences and form joint approaches to the training of highly qualified engineering personnel.
Main areas of discussion:
Analysis of current trends and challenges in engineering education; Innovative technologies and methods of training future engineers; Integration of fundamental sciences and professional competencies into the educational process; Experience of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the field of engineering and education; Development of international partnership between universities of Russia and China; Prospects for the introduction of new technologies in the educational process.

Participants are invited to share the results of their own research, exchange ideas and suggestions for improving the quality of engineering education, and discuss opportunities for expanding academic mobility and intercultural interaction between Russian and Chinese students and teachers.

Moderator: Irina Akhmetova, Vice-Rector for Development and Innovation Kazan Power Engineering State University
Speakers:
• Anvar Ravilyevich Javburaev, Deputy Director of the PINSH Advanced Petroleum Engineering School of the Almetyevsk State Technological University Higher School of Petroleum
• Elena Gulicheva, Director of International Cooperation at the National Research University "Moscow Energy Institute";
• Roman Moiseev, Vice-Rector for Educational Activities at the Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan National Research Technical University" (KNIITU-KAI);
• Leisan Ziganshina, Head of the Academic Cooperation Development Department at the Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan National Research Technical University" (KNIITU-KAI);
• Victoria Bolgova, Vice-Rector of Samara National Research University;
• Dr. Fan Xiao, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor at the University of British Columbia and Professor at Southwest University, China;
• Yu Zhongdan, Rector of Liaoning Petrochemical Vocational and Technical Institute (online);
• Se Jiasi, Regional Director of the Keway International Education Center for Southwest China (online);
• Xiao Wenze, Lead Specialist at the International Cooperation Center of Dalian University;
• Li Wei, Head of the Admissions Management Department at the International Faculty of Hebei University of Technology.
13.00-14.30
Hall 6

Innovations in Education: A Comparison of Approaches in Russia and China

Organizer: Autonomous Non-Profit Organization of Higher Education "Innopolis University."
We will discuss current trends and challenges in the field of education and corporate training with leading experts from various fields. In the context of rapid technological changes, universities are becoming not only centers for workforce training but also important players in the development of innovations and digital transformation. This session will focus on key trends in the development of Russian and Chinese universities, ranging from the implementation of new learning formats, digital solutions, and AI in the educational process to the creation of RD centers and digital transformation centers based on universities. Experts will explain why it is more important than ever to build collaboration between educational institutions and businesses to create educational programs that meet the needs of modern companies. All these issues will be examined from the perspectives of both Russia and China, allowing us to identify differences and points of convergence.

Moderator: Maria Obraztsova, Deputy Director of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization of Higher Education "Innopolis University."

Speakers:
• Ekaterina Galikhanova, Expert at the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science, Director of the Institute of Continuing Education at the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization of Higher Education "Innopolis University";
• Alexander Balashov, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the National Research University "Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology";
• Elena Zinovyeva, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor at the Department of Global Political Processes at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO);
• Asiyat Misirova, Director for B2G and GR at Skyeng;
• Mr. Mohsin Ali, Expert in Intellectual Property, China-BRICS SIIP;
• Ms. Yi Zhang, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Lecturer at Beijing Normal University.


15.00-17.00
Hall 6

Educational and Scientific Cooperation between Russia and China: New Projects and Development Trends

Organizer: Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University" (KFU).

The session is dedicated to the development of cooperation and support for inter-university Russian-Chinese projects, dual degree programs, and the academic mobility of scholars, researchers, and educators from Russia and China. Best practices from universities participating in these initiatives, including those supported by government programs, foundations, and associations, will be presented.

Moderator: Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University.


Speakers:
• Timirkhan Alishev, Vice-Rector for External Relations of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University;
• Dmitriev Sergey, Rector of the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E.Alekseev, Co-Chairman of the Volga-Yangtze University Association;
• Igor Germanov, Rector of I.A.Germanov Perm State National Research University;
• German Leichenkov, Deputy Director General of the Federal State Budgetary University
All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources of the World Ocean named after Academician I.S. Gramberg;
• Li Jialiang, Member of the Party Committee and Vice-rector of Dezhou University;
• Li Huailian, Director of the Institute of the Community of the Common Future of the Chinese University of Communication;
• Sagaidak Evgeny, Head of the Department of Education Exports at Novosibirsk State University, Co-speaker;
• Tatyana Savchenko, Director of the Center for International Academic Cooperation of Izhevsk State Technical University named after M.T. Kalashnikov;
• Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Coordinator of International Cooperation at Hanoi Mining and Geological University.


EDUCATION
10.00-12.30
Hall 7

Chess Tournament

Organizer: City Administration of Kazan.

The City Administration of Kazan is organizing a chess tournament aimed at uniting participants of the forum in a spirit of healthy competition and mutual respect. Teams of chess players (aged up to 20) from cities in Russia and China will participate. The tournament provides an opportunity for informal communication, experience exchange, and strengthening professional ties between forum participants from Russia and China.


INDUSTRY
15.00-17.00
Hall 7

Trusted AI and Drones: The Future of the Civil Sector

Organizer: Industrial Cluster of the Republic of Tatarstan.

This session is dedicated to the development of trusted artificial intelligence and civil unmanned aerial vehicles as key areas for Russian-Chinese technological cooperation and mutual investments. Promising projects in logistics, agriculture, and monitoring will be presented, and mechanisms for joint implementation, localization, and scaling of solutions will be discussed. Participants—representatives from business, science, and government—will explore ways to create joint production facilities, research centers, and investment platforms that promote sustainable technological partnerships between the two countries.

Moderator: Avetisyan Arutyun, Director of the Institute of System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Speakers:
• Sergey Mayorov, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Board of the Business Association of Clusters of Russia, Chairman of the Board of the Industrial Cluster of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Economic Sciences;
• Gasnikov Alexander, Rector of Innopolis University;
• Andrey Tikhonov, Trusted AI;
• Dmitry Mulkov, Head of the Innovation and Labor Productivity Committee of the PKRT, CEO of FD Telecom;
• Georgy Dikopolsky, Director of the Russian Federation of Drone Racing of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Oleg Nikiforov, Head of the Aviation Industry Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan, Founder of KM-406 CJSC;
• Yang Tinsai, Chairman of the International Federation of Unmanned Aircraft (WUAVF);
• Prithvant Singh, Head of the Singapore Division of WUAVF.


INTERSTATE DIALOGUE
13.00-14.30
Hall 8

Prospects for Cooperation between Russia and China in the Field of Critical Minerals

Organizer: Federal Agency for Subsoil Use (Rosnedra), FBU "GKZ".

This roundtable aims to discuss the opportunities and key areas of cooperation between our countries in the exploration, assessment, study, extraction, and processing of the most important minerals. This collaboration would enable our nations to effectively respond to modern global challenges and ensure sustainable, progressive, and comprehensive development.

Moderator: Igor Shpurov, General Director of the Federal Budgetary Institution "State Commission on Mineral Reserves."

Speakers:
• Igor Shpurov, General Director of the Federal Budgetary Institution "State Commission on Mineral Reserves."
• Joseph Wolfson, Chief Researcher of the Geoecological Works Department at the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Institute of Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Crystal Chemistry of Rare Elements," Scientific Secretary and Vice President of the Russian Geological Society, Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences;
• Alexey Timofeev, Deputy General Director of "ROK AND MILL" LLC;
• Ivan Vasilyev, Director of the Licensing and Permitting Department of "Polus" Management Company LLC;
• Gao Zhengguan, Deputy Director of the Testing Center, Changchun Gold Research Institute;
• Mr. Ma Pingjie, Deputy Head of the Construction and Municipal Management Department at the Changchun Institute of Gold Design;
• Mr. Zou Chen, Deputy General Director of "Zapadnaya-Klyuchi" Mining Company.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP
10.00-11.00
Hall 9

Networking Session for Participants of the Youth Track: Establishing Business Connections between Young Entrepreneurs from Russia and China

Organizer: Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy.

Participants in the youth track will present their areas of activity, discuss prospects for cooperation, and exchange experiences, ideas, and contacts in an informal atmosphere. The session aims to develop sustainable intercultural business ties and establish long-term interactions between representatives of the two countries.

Moderator: Ilnar Shamstudinov, Entrepreneur – Mentor, General Director of "HOHORO" Company.

Speakers:
• Rinat Sadykov, Minister of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Chao Wu, Director of the Asia Climate Action Fund.


11.00-12.30
Hall 9

How to Do Business in the Chinese Market: Opportunities and Risks for Young Entrepreneurs
Organizer: Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy..

The session is dedicated to discussing the key features of doing business in the Chinese market in the context of Russian-Chinese youth entrepreneurship. Experts and participants will share real cases of interaction with Chinese partners, discuss the specifics of the business environment in China, typical mistakes, and effective strategies for entering the market.

Moderator: Dilbar Sadykova, Chairperson of the Academy of Youth Diplomacy.

Speakers:
• Ilnar Shamstudinov, Entrepreneur – Mentor, General Director of "HOHORO" Company;
• Andrey Mozaev, General Director of the digital marketing agency in China Asia Pacific;
• Mr. Chao Wu, Director of the "Asia Climate Action Fund";
• Mr. Guan Lei, Chairman of the branch of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia in the Volga Federal District;
• Mr. Zhu Liu, Founder of Medfusion Medical Device Company;
• Mr. Ping Xia, Founder and Chairman of Amson Elevator Co., Ltd.

CULTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 10
Intangible Ethnocultural Heritage

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The session held as part of the Russian-Chinese forum "SPROUTS" aims to highlight the unique cultural resources of the peoples of the world as a competitive potential for the development of the global ethnocultural space. The exchange of best practices in the study and preservation of intangible ethnocultural heritage will contribute to the mutual enrichment of our countries' cultures, the development of international cooperation between them, and a better understanding of the cultural codes and mentalities of our peoples.

Speakers:
• Tamara Purtova, Director of the State Russian House of Folk Art named after V.D. Polenov, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Arts, Professor, Chairperson of the Russian Committee for the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO;
• Alexander Chernykh, Russian historian and ethnographer, Professor at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the Department of Historical and Philological Sciences;
• Mikhail Kamensky, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Senior Researcher at the Department of History, Archaeology, and Ethnography of the Perm Scientific Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the Association "Perm Center for Ethnological Research and Ethnocultural Projects";
• Elena Bazhenova, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Chief Researcher at the Center for Contemporary China Studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Andrey Ostrovsky, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Problems of the Far East," Chief Researcher at the Center for Contemporary China Studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Alina Zinnatulina, General Director of the production center "Insight-People";
• Mr. Li Tuntun, Associate Professor at Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University;
• Mr. Chen Xi, Professor at the Institute of Ethnology and Sociology at Central University for Nationalities in China;
• Mr. Bai Guisi, Director of the Center for Research on Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hubei Province, Special Professor at Kazan Federal University, Professor at the Faculty of Ethnology and Sociology at South-Central University for Nationalities (online).


CULTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 11

Multinational Russian Diaspora in Harbin: History and Cultural Heritage

Organizer: Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The current state of domestic and global historical science demonstrates the effectiveness and demand for comparative analysis of a wide range of historical sources, including those created in different languages and within various cultural and historiographical traditions. This necessitates the activation of international scientific cooperation, which is particularly relevant in the context of the developing Russian-Chinese partnership.
Russia and China share a long history of cultural, educational, diplomatic, and human contacts, in which Tatars and Tatarstan have played a significant role. A promising direction for collaboration is the joint study of the history and culture of the multinational Russian diaspora in China at the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, as well as the role of Tatars and individuals from Kazan within this context.
This session will explore key areas of interaction between scholars from both countries in the study of historical sources and the history of the Russian diaspora in China, as well as the development of Sinology in Russia.
The session aims to summarize existing research experiences and develop practical solutions and strategic guidelines for deepening international scientific cooperation in the humanities, as well as to strengthen mutual trust and expand bilateral dialogue among representatives of the academic communities of Russia and China.

Moderator: Marat Gibatdinov, Deputy Director for Research at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Izmailov Iskander, Leading Researcher at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Mirgaleev Ilnur, Head of the Center for Studies of the Golden Horde and Tatar Khanates named after M.A. Usmanov at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Historical Sciences;
• Aksanov Anvar, Senior Researcher at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Historical Sciences;
• Gibadullin Ismagil, Senior Researcher at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Historical Sciences;
• Chernikova Larisa, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Senior Researcher in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Usmanova Larisa, Associate Professor at the Russian State University for the Humanities;
• Bushueva Lyudmila, Candidate of Historical Sciences at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Gabdrafikova Liliya, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Leading Researcher in the Department of Modern History at the Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan; Leading Researcher at the Laboratory of Multifactor Humanitarian Analysis and Cognitive Philology at the Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Zhang Xiaohui, Junior Researcher at the Institute of Ancient History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences;
• Mr. Zhang Dali, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Director of the Russian Representative Office of the Committee for Promoting International Trade Development in Hunan Province.

REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
13.00-14.30
Hall 8

Digital Vertical in Construction. Best Municipal Practices. Barriers to Digitalization in Municipalities

Organizer: Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Competence Center for Smart Cities."

The session is dedicated to the implementation of digital technologies in the construction industry at the municipal level. Participants will discuss the best practices of digitalization that have been successfully implemented in various cities and regions, as well as analyze the existing barriers that hinder the effective application of these technologies.
Moderator: Anatoly Kurmanov, Chairman of the Expert Council of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Competence Center for Smart Cities.

Speakers:
• Pyotr Krenev, Head of Development of the Project Management Information System "Vertical" at the Federal Autonomous Institution "Roskappstroy";
• Anastasia Kurmacheva, Head of the Center for Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry of the Magadan Region - Head of the Digital Integration Group of the Magadan Region Construction Department;
• Patrushev Alexander Vladimirovich, Head of the Regional Executive Committee of the ALL-Russian POPULAR FRONT in the Leningrad Region
• Dmitry Viktorovich Sidelnikov, Head of Technical Support at ISUP Vertical, FAA RosKapStroy
• Gabdullin Rafael Rinatovich, Deputy Commercial Director, Anik Lab Limited Liability Company
• Danil Yurievich Yakovlev, Deputy Head of the Digital Transformation Department at the Alabuga SEZ
• Anna Dubrovina, Head of the Digitalization Department for the Construction Industry at the Ministry of Construction of Primorsky Krai;
• Andrey Mukhin, Head of the State Autonomous Institution "Gosstroiexpertiza";
• Ruslan Askarov, Co-founder of BMP for Developers.


15.00-17.00
Hall 8

Digital Maturity of Resource Supply Organizations. Digital Control Over Urban Processes: New Standards for Managing Housing and Utilities

Organizer: Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Competence Center for Smart Cities."

The session is dedicated to the issues of digital maturity of resource supply organizations and the implementation of new management standards in the housing and utilities sector (HUS). Participants will discuss how digitalization can enhance the efficiency of organizations, improve the quality of services provided, and ensure transparency in processes.

Moderator: Anatoly Kurmanov, Chairman of the Expert Council of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization Competence Center for Smart Cities.

Speakers:
• Alexander Ermolchev, Deputy Director for Infrastructure at Innopolis University;
• Dmitry Shchegolev, Rector of Nizhny Novgorod State Architectural and Civil Engineering University;
• Dmitry Kremliev, Head of the Urban Transformation Center;
• Olesya Nikolaevna Safonova, Director of Work with Government Agencies, InfoWatch Group
• Ruslan Rinatovich Shagaleev, Deputy Chairman of the Board, City Manager of the Skolkovo Foundation


REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
13.00-14.30
Hall 9

Digitalization in Urban Planning

Organizer: Council of Chief Architects of Russian Federation Subjects and Municipalities named after A.V. Kuzmin.

The session is dedicated to the issues of digitalization in urban planning and its impact on the design, planning, and management of urban infrastructure. Participants will discuss modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Intelligent Transportation Systems that contribute to more efficient and sustainable urban development.

Moderator: Natalia Klimova, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Council of Chief Architects of Russian Federation Subjects and Municipalities named after A.V. Kuzmin, Honorary Member of the Presidium, Advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Building Sciences.

Speakers:
• Mikhail Viktorov, President of the National Association of Organizations in the Field of Information Modeling Technologies (NOTIM);
• Alexandra Kuzmina, First Deputy Chairperson of the Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning of the Moscow Region, Chief Architect of the Moscow Region, Vice President of the Union of Moscow Architects;
• Dmitry Gridnev, Head of Urban Planning Design at the Institute for Comprehensive Territorial Development;
• Marina Rakova, Vice President of the Institute for City Economy;
• Alexey Kinchur, Head of Urban Planning Policy at the Main Department of Construction of the Tyumen Region;
• Anna Beregovskikh, Head of the Territorial Planning Institute "Grad," Member of the Council of the National Guild of Urban Planners;
• Leila Farhullina, Product Manager at GISGIS LLC - creating Geographic Information Systems for territorial management tasks;
• Tokarevsky Pavel Alexandrovich, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture, St. Petersburg City Administration


15.00-17.00
Hall 9

Smart City: Success Factors and Problem Predictors - Analysis of International Cases at Different Stages of Design and Implementation

The session is dedicated to analyzing successful practices and potential issues related to the implementation of the Smart City concept at the international level. Participants will discuss key factors that contribute to the successful integration of technologies into urban infrastructure, as well as predictors of possible problems that may arise at various stages of project design and implementation.

Moderator: Ilya Nachvin, First Deputy Minister of Digital Development of State Administration, Information Technologies, and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Anna Shashkova, Marks Group, Head of Mathematical Modeling Department;
• Timur Nugaev, Founder and Director of the architectural and consulting bureau “Nugev”;
• Andrey Lupi, Board Member of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization “Digital Development Agency,” Co-Chairman of the Builders Guild of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Founder of the digital ecosystem for the construction sector “Orlan System”;
• Ksenia Krasnova, Project Manager for Smart City and urban digital projects;
• Kumar Rajendra, Architect, Professor, Director of the Lovely Professional University School of Architecture and Design, Republic of India
• Anton Vladimirovich Ivanov, Advisor to the General Director of ANO RGIKSEO "Gardarika"
• Vyacheslav Leonidovich Volkov, General Director of SUORUS GROUP RUS

REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
13.00-14.30
Hall 10 Innovations in Construction Technologies as a Vector for Digitalization of the Industry

Organizer: National Association of Manufacturers of Construction Materials (NOPSM).

The session is dedicated to modern innovations in construction technologies and their role in the digitalization of the construction industry. Participants will discuss how new technologies, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D printing, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), are transforming traditional approaches to construction, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving quality.

Moderator: Anton Borisovich Solon, Executive Director of the National Association of Manufacturers of Building Materials and the Construction Industry.

Speakers:
• Alexander Dyukov, Head of the Association of Construction Partners;
• Roman Pavlenko, General Director of “3D ART” LLC;
• Maxim A. Rukavishnikov, Director of Development, Meridian Automation
• Alexey Adamtsevich, Director of the SMITH Research Institute, Chairman of PC 7 "Application of additive technologies, robotics and unmanned aircraft systems in Construction" TK 400
• Olga Gennadievna Ospennikova, Advisor to the President of TVEL JSC, Executive Director of the Association for the Development of Additive Technologies
• Mikhail Vladimirovich Shilenkov, General Director of Smart Build Service LLC
• Viktor Nikolaevich Zyukin, Chairman of the Council of the Association of Professionals of Additive Construction

15.00-17.00
Hall 10

The role of digital technologies in the development of modern urban polycentricity

Organizer: MBU "Institute for the Development of Kazan."

The session is dedicated to the implementation of digital technologies in urban planning and management processes. Participants will discuss how modern tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), big data, artificial intelligence, and modeling contribute to more efficient and sustainable urban development.

Moderator: Maximilian Gostev, Head of the Department at the Institute for the Development of Kazan.

Speakers:
• Alexey Gorbunov, Director of the Institute for the Development of Kazan;
• Nikita Budkevich, Head of the Spatial Development Department
• Denis Vladimirovich Gornev, General Director of Saint Petersburg Development Corporation
• Alena Bannikova, Category 1 Architect at the Institute for the Development of Kazan;
• Ilya Balcer, General Director of the Territorial Planning Institute "Grad";
• Dmitry Gridnev, Head of Urban Planning Design;
• Ivan Moshka, Deputy General Director of "Ak Bars Development";
• Marina Rakova, Vice President of the "Institute of Urban Economics" Foundation;
• Anna Beregovskikh, Head of the Territorial Planning Institute "Grad," Member of the National Guild of Urban Planners;
• Ruslan Askarov, Co-founder of BMP for Developers.


REBUS-2025. DIGITIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
13.00-14.30
Hall 11

Summing up the results of the innovation competition in the Venture Games format

15.00-17.00
Hall 11
Innovations in Construction Materials: From "Smart" Systems to New Meanings in Construction
Organizer: National Association of Manufacturers of Construction Materials (NOPSM).

The session is dedicated to modern innovations in construction materials and their impact on architecture and urban planning. Participants will discuss how new technologies and "smart" systems are transforming approaches to design, construction, and building operation.

Moderator: Salavat Ageev, Chairman of the Modular Housing Committee of the National Association of Manufacturers of Construction Materials and the Construction Industry, Founder of the "MS House" project, Expert of the Public Council of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation.

Speakers:
• Ageev Salavat Fanizovich, Chairman of the Committee "Modular Housing Construction of the Association "National Association of Manufacturers of Building Materials and the Construction Industry"
• Bochkareva Sofia Vladimirovna, Head of the Department of residential housing "PENOPLEX"
• Denis Kuznetsov, CEO of BIMAR SYSTEM
• Daniil Alexandrov, Development Director of Krasnopolyansky Ceramic Plant CJSC/ Steingot brand
• Yuri Mikhailovich Khakhanov, Director of Urban Technologies at the Skolkovo Foundation

EXHIBITION OPENING AREA
12.30-17.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2

Legal Mechanisms of Foreign Economic Activity and Improvement of the Investment Climate: Russia and China

Organizer: Russian-Chinese Guild of Commerce (RCGC).
In recent years, Russian-Chinese relations have demonstrated steady growth. Thanks to increasing trust, Russia and China are not only boosting trade but also creating sustainable investment and legal mechanisms, making their partnership one of the key ones in the global economy. In our session format, we plan to discuss current trends in trade and economic cooperation between China and Russia, legal mechanisms for optimizing the activities of foreign businesses and improving the investment climate in both countries, issues arising within the framework of international commercial arbitration, as well as best practices for implementing joint investment projects.

Moderators:
Pavel Kipyrisov, Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Guild of Commerce (SOVED)
Mr. Chen Zhigan, Chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia, President of the IBT Group of Companies

Speakers:
• Vyacheslav Manuilov, Deputy Head of the Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of Moscow (online);
• Sergey Lysov, Senior Lawyer at Monastyrsky, Zyuba, Stepanov Partners;
• Talia Minullina, Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Vasily Makovkin, Partner at B1 Group of Companies, Legal Services Department, Tax, Law and Business Support Department;
• Vadim Konyushkevich, Managing Partner at VK Partners;
• Mr. Licun Zhang, Head of the Center for Working with Foreign Companies «B1 Group of Companies»;
• Mr. Liu Jun, Minister-Counselor, Trade Representative of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation (online);
• Mr. Gao Qi, Head of the Representative Office of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the China International Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC);
• Mr. Chu Jinjie, Legal Counsel at DHH Law Firm (Moscow), Managing Director (online);
• Mr. Zhenli Zhang, Partner at DeHeng Law Firm, Representative (Ambassador) of the Arbitration Center of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in Beijing, People's Republic of China;
• Mr. Han Lide, Deputy Director of the Legal Committee of the "Belt and Road" Initiative at the Beijing Lawyers Association, Senior Partner at Beijing Yingke Law Firm (online).

12.30-17.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2

Presentations on Investment Opportunities in the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China

Organizer: Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan (AIR RT).

The session will serve as a key platform for exchanging experiences between regions and business communities of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tatarstan, and the People's Republic of China. The event will feature presentations of projects in key sectors such as tourism and entertainment, agriculture and food, industry, logistics, digital development and information technology, real estate, construction, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about innovative initiatives and successful case studies that demonstrate the potential for attracting investments and developing new directions. This will create additional opportunities for establishing business contacts and sharing experiences between representatives of businesses and government structures from both countries.

Moderator: Marina Epifantseva, Deputy Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Ivan Ivannikov, Deputy Director of the Department of Analytical Support of Foreign Economic Activity of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation;
• Tarnavsky Egor, Head of the Novosheshminsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Lenar Faridovich, Head of the Agryzsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Ziganshin Ayrat, Head of the Apastovsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Albert Khuzin, Head of the Muslyumovsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Alexey Zherdev, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Kirov Region;
• Evgeny Solntsev, Acting Governor of the Orenburg Region;
• Dmitry Krasnov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Chuvash Republic;
• Damir Ishkineev, Head of the Nurlatsky municipal District and the city of Nurlat in the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Radmir Belyaev, Head of the Executive Committee of the Nizhnekamsk Municipal District;
• Igor Muraev, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Arkhangelsk Region;
• Damir Shakirov, Deputy Head-Chief Architect of the Zelenodolsk Municipal District;
• Lilia Garayeva, Deputy Head of the Executive Committee for Economics, Territories of Advanced Socio-Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Promotion of the Mendeleevsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Elena Nesterovich, First Deputy General Director of the Murmansk Region Development Corporation;
• Zheniskhan Khurman, Deputy Secretary of the City Committee of the Communist Party of China of Altai District, Mayor of the city (Altai District of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region);
• Sun Tianshu, Founder of the Russian-Chinese digital trading platform KIFA and Chairman of the Board of Directors of KIFA Public Joint Stock Company;
• Sun Ye Bao, Deputy Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of the People's Government of Shandong Province;
• Zhang Liueda, CEO of Shenzhen Hengxinhan Technology Company LLC (Shenzhen Province);
• Li Xinnan, Manager of Solux International Travel (Beijing);
• Zhao Haiying, Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of the People's Government of Changchun City (Vice Mayor level) (Jilin Province);
• Ke Jin, CEO of NewNew Shipping (Henan Province);
• Andrey Kochergin, General Director of Trading Company - Samara Oil Terminal LLC.


CROSS-CULTURAL ZONE Scene

9.00-10.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

On stage, videos about the forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation" will be showcased, reflecting Russian and Chinese cultures. In the Cross-Cultural Zone, guests will be welcomed by vibrant creative performances from national groups, captivating presentations by ensembles, orchestras, and artistic associations, as well as engaging lectures and quizzes from speakers. A special highlight will be the demonstrations of martial arts by Wushu athletes — a live embodiment of Chinese martial traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the folklore, music, dances, and folk crafts of three cultures: Tatar, Chinese, and Russian. The session will include presentations, creative workshops, and performances by artists that will allow for a deeper understanding of the cultural values and heritage of each nation. The main goal of the forum is to strengthen intercultural dialogue and friendship among youth from different countries.
The festival will serve as a unique platform to discover the rich cultural heritage of China. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of traditional dances, music, and crafts, as well as participate in workshops and thematic lectures that reveal the depths of Chinese culture.

Official Opening of the Cross-Cultural Zone
The opening program will feature a vibrant performance by the Kazan State Circus — a national Tatar fantasy show titled "Miras." The audience will witness acts such as "Dance on Tübeteikas" — an acrobatic equilibrium performance on rollers by the soloist, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tuva Khertek Demir-ool.

Concert Program:
"Flying Fairies," "Chinese Lions."

Speakers:
● Ayupova Irada, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan;
● Timirkhan Bulatovich Alishev, Vice-Rector for External Relations, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
● Liu Xuejiao, Consul of the Consulate General of China in Kazan.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan State Circus, Kazan Federal University.

Concert Numbers:
Ensemble of Kuraists "Elluki" ("Medley: China, Russia, Tatarstan"), Children's Group "TriNiti" performing the vocal composition in Chinese "Where is my friend?" and demonstration performances by athletes from the Wushu Federation of the Republic of Tatarstan.



09.00-17.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Workshop area
(Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth)

Cultural Program in the Cross-Cultural Zone (Workshop Area)

Participants will get acquainted with the folklore, culture, customs, and artistic crafts of each culture. The Zone will feature workshops that will allow for a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage and values of the Tatar, Chinese, and Russian peoples.

Guests will be offered a variety of workshops, including "Ebru - Painting on Water," painting Semenov matryoshkas, wooden spoons, and a workshop on decorating a wooden souvenir conducted by the Kazan College of Folk Arts. Attendees of the forum will have the opportunity to try their hand at leather mosaic, learn the technique of Gzhel painting on paper, and decorate ceramic souvenirs with Russian ornamental motifs. Additionally, there will be workshops on creating a commemorative medallion "Sélém Kazan" and a practical session on metalworking natural forms from the creative studio "Raido." For coin enthusiasts, there will be a workshop on coin minting. The aim of the event is to promote intercultural dialogue and strengthen friendships among youth from different countries.
The event will also feature an exhibition from the association "Charmed by the Celestial," showcasing 30 works in traditional Chinese painting style, created using ink, watercolor, and Chinese brushes. Additionally, there will be an exhibition of engravings from LLC "Gallery of Prints," including works by contemporary masters utilizing traditional techniques such as linocut and etching.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, State Budgetary Institution "Tatkultresurscenter."

10.00-10.15
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert Performances:

Dance Ensemble "Kazan" will present the dance numbers "Lotuses" and "Chinese Lions." There will also be a presentation of Chinese and Tatar folk dances.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, State Budgetary Institution "Tatkultresurscenter."

10.15-10.40
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Lecture on the topic "The Image of China in English-Language Literature"

Speaker: Zinnatullina Zulfiya, Associate Professor, Ph.D. in Philology, Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication.


11.00-11.40
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Lecture "From Text to Understanding: The Translator as an Architect of Russian-Chinese Scientific and Cultural Dialogue"

Speaker: Tatyana Karpova.

This lecture is dedicated to the art of translation—an important aspect of professional life that facilitates successful interaction and the establishment of business relationships. During the session, key principles and rules in the process of translation and the conduct of scientific and cultural dialogue will be discussed.


11.40-12.05
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert performance:

Kuraist Studio "Elluki", led by Gareeva Leisan.

12.05-12.20
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Dmitry Zheleznov's Chapel

12.20-12.50
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert Performance:

Ethno-group "Rivayat." Guests will be presented with a performance of folk Tatar-Turkic compositions.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.

12.50-13.15
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert performances:
Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Marina Karpova (songs in Chinese and Russian) and the Saidash Dance Theater;
Kazan Dance Ensemble - Accordion Dance;
Dance group "AsiaFusion", golden Apsaras dance "Flying fairies".

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, GBU Tatkultresurscenter

13.25-13.35
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert performance:

GAUZ Kazan State Circus, fantasy performance "Miras."

The beauty of Tatar culture is presented by the Kazan State Circus. Episodes "Moon" and "Dance on Tюбетейках" from the National Tatar fantasy performance "Miras." Soloists: student of the Kazan State Circus Children's Circus School Miya Musikhina and Honored Artist of the Republic of Tuva Khertik Demir-ool.

Organizer: Kazan State Circus.

13.40-13.50
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Lecture on the topic "Managing or Dealing with Stress?"

Speaker: Roman Kupriyanov, Associate Professor, Ph.D. in Psychology, Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication.

14.00-15.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert performance:

Folk Instruments Orchestra "Kazan Nury," artistic director and chief conductor - People's Artist of Tatarstan Rasim Ilyasov
Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.

15.10-15.24
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Quiz about Chinese culture
Guests will also be invited to participate in an intellectual event aimed at exploring Chinese culture.

Concert numbers:
Dance group "AsiaFusion" and poems in Chinese from KFU students: Liang Zhiyong (poem by poet Qu Yuan "Li Sao", translator: Alexander Petrovich Okorokov), poems by M.Y. Lermontov, read by Elena Dyudyukina

Organizer: Kazan Federal University

15.35-16.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert numbers:
AsiaFusion Dance Group - Chinese Lion Dance, Kazan Dance Ensemble;

Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan -Tatiana Yefremova (songs in Tatar and Russian)

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, GBU Tatkultresurscenter

16.00-17.00
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert number:
Kadim Almet Ethnomusicological Group

Children's choir of the Kazan State Philharmonic under the direction of Gulnaz Gafurova.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.

16.50-17.00
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Concert performances:

Children's choir of the Kazan State Philharmonic under the direction of Gulnaz Gafurova.

Organizer: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.

17.00-18.00
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

OPEN TALK by the GORIZONT FILMS production center, topic: "Kazan Through the Lens of Documentary Filmmaking"
Organizer: GORIZONT FILMS Production Center.

Throughout the day
(Bolshye Kabany village, Vystavochnaya str. 1).

Registration of participants at the Kazan Expo IEC

09.00-18.00
Floor 1, Pavilion 1

Tea Ceremonies (Chinese, Russian, and Tatar Tea Zones)

Traditionally, tea ceremonies are held in Chinese, Tatar and Russian tea zones as part of the Rostki Business Forum exhibition. Guests will
have a unique opportunity to combine useful negotiations with a pleasant stay in special tea areas with tasting of elite varieties of tea. This is a space for
informal communication, restoring energy and getting to know the traditions of the tea culture. The tea market today is a dynamically growing industry. Companies and
industry entrepreneurs will present the best varieties of tea, and guests will be able to taste them and immerse themselves in the history and culture of tea. Tea ceremonies will be held at
the exhibition area in Pavilion 2, Kazan Expo IEC on August 18-19, 2025.

09.00-10.00
Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center, Lounge A

Business Breakfast "Bridges of trust between Russia and China"

Organizer: TASS News Agency, Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Russia and China are not just the largest neighbors, but also strategic partners. The relationship between the two countries, from high-level communication to interregional cooperation, is based on deep mutual respect, equality, and trust. In the context of global changes, these principles become the foundation for sustainable cooperation. The TASS business breakfast will serve as a platform for an open discussion about meanings, images, and values in the Russian-Chinese dialogue: from regional cooperation to cultural diplomacy and from media interactions to entrepreneurial initiatives.

Moderator: Yaroslav Kurilo, China expert, consultant at TASS International Relations Department.

Speakers:
• Taliya Minullina, Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Pavel Kiparisov, Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Guild of Commerce;
• Valery Fedorov, General Director of VTsIOM;
• Suvorova Maria, Chinese translator, Founder and CEO of B2B Translation, specialist in intercultural communication and negotiations;
• Vera Podguzova, Senior Vice President, Director of External Relations, Public Joint Stock Company PSB Bank;
• Dmitry Vorona, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy;
• Fan Fei, producer of the Chinese-language broadcasting service of Russia Today TV channel;
• Wang Zhongwei, CEO of ATOM China;
• Wang Bin, Head of the Eurasian Bureau of China Central Television (CCTV);
• Zhou Lijun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• Sun Tianshu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KIFA Public Joint Stock Company.


TRANSPORT
10.00-12.00
Hall 2

Russia-China: Logistics Connectivity as the Foundation of Sustainable Partnership

Organizer: FESCO Transport Company.

The development of Russian-Chinese relations today relies not only on political and economic mutual interests but also on the practical connectivity between the two countries through sustainable logistics routes. Modern conditions require a shift from isolated solutions to systemic integration of transport infrastructures, logistics services, and regulatory procedures. Railway crossings, maritime routes, and land corridors all contribute to the architecture that determines the stability of bilateral trade turnover, the development of industrial cooperation, and export-import resilience. New challenges impose increased demands on capacity, cargo processing speed, and the predictability of logistics schemes. Key areas of focus include the synchronization of transport hub development, digitalization of logistics processes, unification of customs and phytosanitary procedures, as well as the launch of joint multimodal projects. All of this transforms logistics from a supporting element of trade into a full-fledged foundation for strategic partnership. What solutions are necessary to enhance the quality of logistics integration between Russia and China? Where are the main growth points today, and what barriers need to be removed? What contributions can business and government agencies make to create a truly sustainable transport architecture between the two countries?

Speakers:
• Igor Levitin, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cooperation in Transport; Deputy Chairman, Maritime Board of the Russian Federation;
• Farit Khanifov, Minister of Transport and Road Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Tan Jian, Head of the Representative Office of China International Shipping Container Corporation (CIMS);
• Ke Jin, General Director of New New Shipping;
• Wei Bozhou, General Director of Shanghai Bozhi Supply Chain Management Company;
• Jin Xiaohui, General Director of Beijing Hongyuntong Supply Chain Management Company.

13.00-14.30
Hall 1

Trade and Economic Interregional Cooperation in a Rapidly Changing World

Organizer: Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in the Russian Federation.

Against the backdrop of the dynamically developing partnership between Russia and China, the Republic of Tatarstan is becoming a key region for deepening economic interaction. With a high level of business activity, investment attractiveness, unique industrial competencies, active international ties, a pool of highly qualified local personnel, and preferential regimes, Tatarstan provides a favorable environment for the implementation of large-scale joint projects. The main areas for further cooperation enhancement include: investments in infrastructure, modernization of roads and logistics terminals; energy partnership – oil and gas projects, renewable energy, and electricity grid connections; agro-industrial complex – joint ventures in processing and the creation of agricultural clusters; as well as high technologies – IT parks, development centers, and commercialization of innovations. Deepening cooperation in the Republic of Tatarstan opens new opportunities not only for bilateral collaboration but also for integration into the economy of the Eurasian macro-region. Realizing this potential requires a comprehensive approach and long-term strategy from both countries. What steps can help deepen investment interaction? What barriers hinder more dynamic development of cooperation? How can investment support mechanisms be improved between the two countries, particularly through interregional tracks? Which joint technological projects are most promising for Tatarstan?

Moderator: Zhou Licyun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in the Russian Federation.

Speakers:
• Marina Epifantseva, Deputy Head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• German Lerner, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Artur Nikolaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Director of the Department of Business Development and Support at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Fannur Fargatovich Garifullin, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation;
• Gao Qi, Chairman of CCPIT and China International Chamber of Commerce;
• Guo Kuilun, Vice President of the Chinese-Russian Chamber of Commerce for Mechanical Engineering and Electronics;
• Xu Huilong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jiangsu Hengyuan Group;
• Yu Xinyu, President of the electronics manufacturer Passion;
• Ke Jin, CEO of New New Shipping;
• Xie Jing, General Director of Hua Hin.


FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS
10.00-12.00
Hall 2

Russian-Chinese Trade and Investment Cooperation in a New Era

Organizer: Russo-Asian Business Council (RABC), Russian-Chinese Business Council (RCBC).

In 2025, Russian-Chinese trade turnover began to slow down after reaching a record level of $245 billion in 2024 (34.17% of Russia's foreign trade turnover). In the first five months of 2025, trade turnover between our countries decreased by 8.2% in dollar terms. The slowdown in trade growth is accompanied by an increase in the number of industrial projects for localizing production with the participation of Chinese partners in Russia. This session aims to discuss current trends and growth points in bilateral trade, as well as best practices for implementing joint investment projects.

Moderator: Kuznetsov Maxim, Advisor to the President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation, Author of the Telegram channel "Turn to the East."




Speakers:
• Maxim Kuznetsov, Chairman of the RABS, General Director of the RATPK Limited Liability Company, Adviser to the President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation, author of the telegram channel "Turn to the East";
• Maxim Slugin, Legal Adviser to the Chairman of the Russian-Asian Business Council;
• Safronov Nikolay, Deputy Executive Director of the Russian-Chinese Business Council;
• Stanislav Borisov, Executive Director of the Department of Settlements and International Finance of Sberbank Public Joint Stock Company;
• Gao Qi, Head of the Representative Office of the Chinese Committee for the Promotion of International Trade in the Russian Federation and the Commonwealth of Independent States;
• Chen Yuechin, Deputy Chairman of the City Committee of the People's Political Consultative Council of China;
• Jiang Wenming, CEO of Jiangsu fengchaosheng International Trade Co., Ltd.


13.00-14.30
Hall 2

Investment Cooperation between Russia and China: Growth Points

Organizer: Publishing House "Kommersant."

The People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation are jointly implementing investment projects worth $200 billion. Cooperation is developing in various fields, including finance, despite existing sanctions. Russian corporations have intensified efforts to obtain credit ratings from Chinese rating agencies to prepare for issuing their bonds on the stock markets of the People's Republic of China. The goal is to expand investment cooperation into other sectors of the economy.

Moderator: Alexander Tretyakov, Editor-in-Chief of "Kommersant Volga-Ural."

Speakers (to be confirmed):
• Maxim Vladimirovich Kuznetsov, Chairman of the Russian-Asian Business Council, General Director of the RATPC Limited Liability Company, Adviser to the President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation, author of the telegram channel "Turn to the East";
• Starostin Dmitry Sergeevich, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region;
• Oleg Seergevich Ignatov, Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory– Head of the Representative Office of the Khabarovsk Territory Government under the Government of the Russian Federation;
• Anatoly Anatolyevich Kiyashko, Deputy General Director of Kama Joint Stock Company;
• Vladimir Igorevich Luschinsky, Director of the A7 Sales Department;
• Nikolay Alexandrovich Dubinin, Minister of Economic Development of the Khabarovsk Territory;
• George Danelia, Advisor, Head of the SEAMLESS Legal Asia Initiative;
• Mr. Jia Yinke, Head of the Trade and Economic Representative Office of Jiangsu Province of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation;
• Mr. Yang Ziming, Chairman of CTTIC Stones, Partner of CTTIC Foundation;
• Mr. Qin Songmao, Consul of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan.

AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY
10.00-12.00
Hall 3

Partnership in Agriculture: Russian-Chinese Perspectives

Organizer: Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

This session is aimed at discussing the status of mutual trade in agricultural products between Russia and China, the prospects for expanding the export of Russian agricultural products to China, and showcasing successful cases of Russian exporters working with China.

Moderator: Alexander Yakuba, Advisor to the Head, Federal Center "Agroexport."

Speakers (to be confirmed):
• Marat Zyabbarov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan – Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Zalina Aiba, Deputy Director of the Department for Regulation in Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation;
• Dmitry Klishin, Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia in the People's Republic of China (online);
• Daria Podymova, Head of Foreign Economic Activity and Certification, National Union of Poultry Producers;
• Mr. Li Yungjiang, General Director of the Trade Center for Russian Goods;
• Mr. Li Wei, Expert of the Chinese Union for the Development of Overseas Agricultural Industry;
• Mr. Shan Licyun, Representative of the Legendagro Group of Companies.


13.00-14.30
Hall 3

Export of Export-Oriented Companies to the Chinese Market

Organizer: Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The Chinese market offers significant opportunities for the export of agricultural products from Tatarstan. During this session, experts and representatives of the authorities will discuss key aspects of market entry: market requirements, logistics, certification, and government support measures for exporters. Participants will receive practical recommendations on promoting products in China, learn about successful case studies, and have the opportunity to ask questions to representatives of the ministry and experienced exporters.

Moderator: Salavat Sakhabutdinov, Leading Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan.



Speakers:
• Rustem Gaynullov, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Anna Smirnova, Head of the Department of the Limited Liability Company"Alternative+";
• Yakuba Alexander, Advisor to the Head of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Agroexport;
• Yuri Fedorov, President of the Consortium of Specialists and Organizations for International Interstate Cooperation in Energy, Industry and Trade;
• Ilnur Galeev, Head of the Department of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Kamil Gazizov, Specialist of the International Department, ICSiS Halal LLC;
• Kamartdinov Ranis, Head of the Buinsky Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Li Wei, Expert of the Alliance of the People's Republic of China for the Development of the agricultural sector Abroad;
• Su Jin, CEO of PUE (SHANGHAI) INNOVATION INCUBATOR MANAGEMENT Co., LTD;
• Wei Bozhou, CEO of Shanghai Boji Supply Chain Management Limited Liability Company.


BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
10.00-12.00
Hall 4

Demographic Development: Key Trends, Measures Taken, and Prospective Directions for Increasing Birth Rates

Organizer: Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan.

This session will address the key trends in demographic development in the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Tatarstan. It will analyze the measures implemented to increase birth rates and their effectiveness, as well as prospective directions for enhancing birth rates.

Moderator: Vladimir Kutilov, General Director of "AMK 'THEORY OF DARWIN.'"

Speakers (to be confirmed):
• Tatyana Laryonova, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Member of the State Duma Committee for Family Protection, Parenthood, and Childhood;
• Olesya Feoktistova, Head of the Financial Center for the Social Sphere at the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Research Financial Institute of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation";
• Elmira Zaripova, Minister of Labor, Employment, and Social Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Firaya Sabirova, Chief Freelance Specialist in Reproductive Health at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Deputy General Director for Reproductive Medicine, Honored Doctor of the Republic of Tatarstan, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Reproductive Specialist at the "Scandinavia AVA-PETER" Reproductive Clinic;
• Guzel Galieva, Leading Researcher at the "Family and Demography Center" of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Candidate of Sociological Sciences;
• Elena Selezneva, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Academic Supervisor of the "State and Municipal Administration" educational program, Leading Researcher, Associate Professor at the Institute of Social Policy, Higher School of Economics;
• Mr. Qiao Xiaochun, Professor at the Institute of Demographic Studies, Peking University;
• Mr. Zhu Baoshen, Professor at the Institute of Demographic Studies, Peking University (online).


13.00-14.30
Hall 4

Investment Opportunities in Small Towns of Russia

Organizer: All-Russian Public Organization for Small and Medium Entrepreneurship "OPORA RUSSIA."

Small towns are increasingly becoming growth points for small and medium-sized businesses. New production niches are emerging, the demand for services and goods is growing, and a favorable environment for entrepreneurs is being formed. This session is dedicated to how SMEs can successfully develop in small towns of Russia: which sectors are the most promising, how local authorities support private initiatives, and what measures of state support are available at the local level. Participants will discuss real cases of successful business launches and scaling in the regions, learn about opportunities for collaboration with municipalities, and receive practical recommendations for entering new territories. The session will serve as an open platform for dialogue between entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives of small towns interested in the development of SMEs.

Moderator: Gazizov Azat, First Vice President of the All-Russian Public Organization for Small and Medium Entrepreneurship "OPORA RUSSIA."

Speakers:
• Azat Gazizov, First Vice-President of the All-Russian public organization of small and medium-sized enterprises "SUPPORT OF RUSSIA";
• Antonov Konstantin, General Director of Dorkhan Development Kazan;
• Darya Suntsova, Permanent Representative of the Head of the Udmurt Republic to the President of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Udmurt Republic;
• Baklashov Anton, Chairman of the Tatarstan Republican branch of the All-Russian public organization of small and medium-sized enterprises "SUPPORT of RUSSIA";
• Sun Tianshu, Founder of the Russian-Chinese B2B digital trading platform KIFA, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KIFA Public Joint Stock Company;
• Wang Huisheng, CEO of Anhui penggong Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.


ECONOMY
10.00-12.00
Hall 5

Eurasian Technological Vector: Partnership between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China

Organizer: Systeme Electric, Limited Liability Company "TA-Information Technologies" (Special Economic Zone "Innopolis").

Cooperation between Russia and China in the field of technology opens up vast prospects for both countries. During this session, participants will discuss key areas of mutually beneficial partnership between Russian and Chinese companies — from joint development of technological products to adapting solutions from Chinese manufacturers to Russian realities. The discussion will focus on how to establish effective collaboration: creating joint products involving both parties, utilizing advanced Chinese technologies in Russian industry, and integrating components and solutions from both countries into unified technological projects. The session will serve as a platform for exchanging experiences, practical cases, and discussing cooperation strategies that contribute to the sustainable development of the technological potential of Russia and China.
The aim of this session is to identify effective models of collaboration between Russian and Chinese companies in the creation, implementation, and modernization of advanced technologies. During the discussion, participants will explore practical scenarios for cooperation, share experiences in implementing joint projects, and discuss ways to integrate Russian and Chinese components into unified technological products.

Moderator: Eldar Ziganshin, Managing Director of "Systeme Electric" for the Volga region.
Co-Moderator: Che Binzhi, Technical Director of TA-IT.

Speakers (to be confirmed):
• Ruslan Kharisov, Director of Development for the "Microelectronics" division at KER-Automatics LLC;
• Stanislav Spiridonov, Business Development Director at Alabuga House Kits LLC;
• Andrey Finokhin, General Director of IT Sphere LLC;
• Wang Zhongwei (Larry Wang) — CEO of Atom China.


13.00-14.30
Hall 5

On the prospects of Russian-Chinese industrial cooperation in the field of shipbuilding/ship repair

Organizer: Russia–China Council for Strategic Partnership in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

The session is dedicated to discussing current areas of cooperation between Russia and China in the shipbuilding industry, including cooperation in the design, construction, modernization and repair of ships. The participants will consider the potential of joint productions, technology exchange, localization of components and development of service infrastructure. Special attention will be paid to the issues of regulatory coordination, standardization and training of engineering personnel for the marine industry.

Moderator: Oleg E. Moskovsky, Head of the Russia–China Council for Strategic Partnership in the Field of Mechanical Engineering.

Speakers:
• Oleg E. Moskovsky, Head of the Russia-China Council for Strategic Partnership in the Field of Mechanical Engineering.
• Peter Arkadievich Vanyukov, Director of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (Tianjin) LLC.
• Stoyanov Dmitry Olegovich, CEO of ANO SUDPROM.
• Titarenko Dmitry Viktorovich, Deputy Minister of Arctic Development and Economy of the Murmansk Region.
• Sergey V. Mayorov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Business Association of Clusters of Russia.
• Dong Jie, General Manager, Head of the Department of Overseas Projects of the International Logistics Group "HITPOUND".
• Xu Xinjing, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hainan Longpan Oilfield Technology Co., Ltd.
• Tang Jian, Head of the Representative Office of China International Shipping and Container Corporation.

EDUCATION
11.00-12.00
Hall 6

Prospects for International Cooperation in Education and Youth Policy

Organizer: Academy of Youth Diplomacy, BRICS+ International School.

The session aims to discuss new formats and tools for international cooperation in the field of education and youth policy. Practical opportunities for integrating educational and youth initiatives will be examined, along with the role of cross-cultural exchange and practices for developing global competencies among youth. Participants will discuss the challenges and prospects for developing international partnerships in a rapidly changing world. The session will feature winners of the BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award, who will share their experiences in implementing international projects in education, ecology, technology, and social development in their countries.

Moderator: Timur Suleymanov, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Regional Branch Council of the All-Russian Public-State Movement for Children and Youth "SPROUTS" in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Abilova Gunai, Director of the BRICS+ International School in Russia;
• Dilbar Sadykova, Chairman of the Academy of Youth Diplomacy;
• Chao Wu, Director of the Youth Center for the Promotion of Global Sustainable Development (China), Director of the Special Fund for Combating Climate Change in Asia;
• Reza Gavamipour Kumleh, Strategic Advisor and Head of International Business Development at UNESCO Tech Club and Shenasa VC, Founder of the educational platform, Garnet Academy Platform (Iran);
• Kirtikumar Anandrao Ramchandani, Founder of innovative projects in the field of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, researcher and developer of AI/machine learning in Google Chrome (India).


TOURISM
13.00-14.30
Hall 6

Formation of Relevant Tourist Products

The session is dedicated to the exchange of experience between Russian and Chinese representatives of the tourism industry in creating modern tourist products that promote the development of mutual tourist flows. The focus will be on effective practices, bilateral initiatives, service adaptation, and the promotion of interregional cooperation between Russia and China.

Moderator: Sergey Ivanov, Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism.

Speakers:
• Zheniskhan Khurman, Deputy Secretary of the City Committee of the Communist Party of China of Altai District, Mayor of the city;
• Sergey Ivanov, Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism;
• Irina Chemercheva, Director of the Department of Projects in the field of Hospitality of Roskachestvo;
• Darya Sannikova, Director of the Committee for Tourism Development;
Isakhanov Aidarbek Ermukhametovich, Head of the Department for the Development of Medical Business and Promotion of Sanatorium facilities of the National Resort Association;
• Lugovaya Yulia, Tour Operator of the autonomous non-profit organization CDT Lavender;
• Li Qing, Mayor of the Wanzhou District of the Chongqing People's Government, Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the Wanzhou Economic Development Zone;
• Liu Rongsheng, General Director of the International Travel Agency Talang Tour (Anhui Talang Tourism LLC).


BUSINESS
10.00-12.00
Hall 7

Marketplaces: Russia and China - Moving Towards Closer Ties

Organizer: Digital Marketing Agency in China Mates China, Wanmei Trade Company.

The session is dedicated to Russian-Chinese electronic and social commerce: the specifics of entering local marketplaces in both countries, strategies for promoting products and brands in the digital space, key opportunities and challenges of Russian-Chinese online sales. Russian experts will share successful experiences of entering the Chinese e-commerce market. Chinese experts, in turn, will discuss opportunities for collaboration with Russian suppliers and sellers.

Moderator: Alexander Zainigabdinov, Partner at China Window Consulting Group, Representative of OPORA RUSSIA in Beijing, Arbitrator at Shanghai International Arbitration Center.

Speakers:
• Alena Abramova, Financial Business Partner of Splat in the Chinese market;
• Nasedkina Anastasia, CEO of the Digital Marketing Agency in China Mates China;
• Anastasia Tarasevich, General Director of the Epindo Limited Liability Company;
• Ramzia Fazdalova, PhD, Beijing foreign studies University, Specialist in foreign economic activity, expert in negotiations with the Chinese;
• Fayzrakhmanov Sergey, Co-founder and CEO of the PANDA GROUP international company;
• Demyanova Aida, China Business Specialist, Translator, founder of Wanmei Trade;
• Loginova Alena, Leading Lawyer of the TIM Consulting Group;
• Renat Baymukhametov, Arbitrator of the China International Economic and Commercial Arbitration Commission of the Hainan International Arbitration Court;
• Andrey Mozhaev, CEO of the B2B marketplace for purchases from China;
• Alexey Larionov, Director of Supply Chain Management at PROJECT111, ex. head of Cainiao Rus, expert in the field of e-commerce and cross-border trade, PhD in Economics;
• Roman Shashkin, Wildbox Development Director;
• Tang Jie, Logistician, owner of Shenzhen hongtu ruida International Trade Co., Ltd;
• Mao Yu Xin, Director of an export-import company in China, Shenzhen Jinxing Co;
• Sun Tianshu, Founder of the Russian-Chinese digital trading platform KIFA and Chairman of the Board of Directors of KIFA Public Joint Stock Company;
• Brian Zhang, Founder of Sapience Pro (online);
• Chen Zhang, Senior Partner at the Shanghai Office of Yingke Law Firm, Director of the International Markets Department.


13.00-14.30
Hall 7

Financial Bridges 2025: Connecting Businesses across Borders
Moderator: Vladimir I. Luschinsky, Director of the A7 Sales Department

Partner organizers: «A7»

SESSION DESCRIPTION: The session is devoted to key trends and prospects of cross-border payments in the context of changes in the global economy. Participants will discuss how international settlement mechanisms are being transformed, what technologies are forming the new infrastructure, and what opportunities this creates for businesses of any scale. Modern tools that accelerate transactions, reduce costs and increase financial security when working with foreign partners will be considered. Experts will share solutions and discuss practical cases that will help entrepreneurs effectively build financial interactions for business development in international markets.

Speakers:
• Mikhail Alexandrovich Tolkunov, Head of the Department for Work with Large and Medium-sized Businesses at A7;
• Vladimir I. Luschinsky, Director of the A7 Sales Department
• Zhurba Tatiana Mikhailovna, Head of the Department for Work with small business "A7";
• Denis Vladimirovich Sheibal, Director of Partner Sales at A7.

EXHIBITION OPENING AREA
10.00-10.45
Floor 1, Pavilion 2

BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award

Organizer: Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award is an international competition aimed at recognizing the achievements of young leaders from BRICS and SCO member states in five categories:
1. Young Media Influencer of the Year
2. Social Solution of the Year
3. Scientific and Innovative Project of the Year
4. Project of the Year in Public Diplomacy
5. Eco Initiative of the Year
The goal of the Award is to identify talented youth and acknowledge the contributions of young leaders from BRICS and SCO member states in socially significant areas, to engage youth in collaboration, and to provide them with opportunities for self-realization in BRICS and SCO member countries.

Award presenters:
• Abilova Gunai, Director of the BRICS+ International School in Russia;
• Ivanova Kira, Acting Head of the Project Office for International Youth Cooperation "Russia-BRICS", Head of the Directorate for International Cooperation of the Foundation for Creative Industries of the Ulyanovsk Region;
• Lisina Anna, Chief Editor of the information portal of the International network TV BRICS;
• Galieva-Mustafina Sofya, First Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Stanislav Korolev, Director of the SCO National Center for Public Diplomacy in Russia, Deputy Secretary General of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly.


11.00-13.00
Floor 1, Pavilion 2

Scythian Ladder Game

Organizer: Entrepreneurial Platform "Entspace."

The championship is organized with the support of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan and is part of the business program of the forum. The "Scythian Ladder" aims to develop entrepreneurial potential and support owners and managers of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.
Participants are given a unique opportunity to undergo a free educational game track, receive consulting assistance, and analyze their management approaches using digital tools and artificial intelligence technologies, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and opening new opportunities for business in the economies of both Russia and China.

The final stage of the championship will take place in person on August 19 at the SPROUTS forum venue in the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center. The awards ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan. In addition to grants, finalists will receive the title of "Best Entrepreneur of the SPROUTS Forum 2025."

"We are creating a space where entrepreneurs can not only grow professionally but also gain recognition and new connections. The 'Scythian Ladder' is a social elevator for business," noted Taliya Minullina, head of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The championship will start in an online format on July 18. Pre-registered participants will undergo verification at the championship stand on the first day of the forum.

The "Scythian Ladder" project has been developed based on an analysis of over 2,500 Russian entrepreneurs' cases and takes into account the business community's requests for practical support and new tools for scaling their businesses. The championship is aimed at sustainable development of the entrepreneurial environment and can serve as an effective model for further replication in other regions.

13.00-14.30
Floor 1, Pavilion 2

Project presentations

REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 8

Digital Reset in Development: How Major Developers in Russia Are Changing the Game — From Project to Construction and Operation

The session "Digital Reset in Development" is dedicated to the transformation of approaches by major developers in Russia in the context of digitalization. Participants will discuss how modern technologies are changing the process from design to construction and operation of real estate. The focus will be on the implementation of digital tools such as BIM technologies, process automation, and data utilization for optimizing operations and increasing efficiency. Experts will share successful case studies and practical examples, as well as address the challenges and prospects associated with digital transformation in development.

Moderator: Elena Zvonareva, Industry Expert, former Advisor to the Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation.

Speakers:
• Dmitry Samokhodkin, Managing Partner of "Samokat Technologies," Samokat Group;
• Dmitry Gvozdanny, Project Manager for Digital Products at Tochek Group;
• Dmitry Tsygankov, Vice President for IT and Digital Transformation at FSK Group;
• Mikhail Malykhin, Director for Digital Technology Development at Setl Tech Group;
• Emil Aftandil oglu Salmanov, Director of the Department of Project Management and Operational Control, FGC Group;
• Alexey Borisovich Elizarov, Head of Construction Projects at Setl Group


13.00-14.30
Hall 8

The Human Foundation of the Digital Revolution: Preparing Professionals for Next-Generation Architecture and Construction
This session is dedicated to the issues of training specialists necessary for the successful implementation of digital technologies in architecture and construction. Participants will discuss modern approaches to education and retraining that will help shape a new generation of professionals capable of effectively working in a digitalized environment.

Moderator: Ayrat Khasyanov, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Rashit Nizamov, Rector of Kazan State Architectural and Construction University;
• Dmitry Shchegolev, Rector of Nizhny Novgorod State Architectural and Construction University;
• Alina Postovalova, Deputy Director for Innovations and Educational Work at NIISF RAASN, Head of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation University;
• Bolat Kuspangaliev, Director of the T.K. Basenov Institute of Architecture and Construction;
• Vladislav Popugaev, Senior Architect of the Design Department at DOM.RF;
• Ulanbek Iskenderov, Head of the "Architecture" Department at Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov;
• Fazylzyanova Guzaliya Ilgizovna, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Educational Activities, Interaction with Government Authorities, National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering;
• Gorbunov Alexey Pavlovich, Director of the MBU "Kazan Development Institute"

REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 9

Investments in Digitalization Development: Attraction Strategies and Payback Periods. Smart City Infrastructure Calculator

Organizer: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan.

This session is dedicated to the issues of investing in the digitalization of urban infrastructure and technologies. Participants will discuss effective strategies for attracting investments to implement smart city projects, as well as methods for assessing the payback periods of such initiatives.

Moderator: Elina Zhiganova, Head of the Investment Climate Development Department, Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Konstantin Makarevich, Partner, Head of the "Infrastructure and PPP" Practice;
• Dmitry Rossiсhin, Director of RDN;
• Anton Chertov, Advisor in the Infrastructure and PPP Practice at Nextons;
• Alexey Tulikov, General Director of the Association of Energy Service Companies – "RAESKO";
• Maxim Tkachenko, Executive Director, Head of State Support Measures in the "Business. Development. Partnership" Block at VEB.RF.
• Galikhanov Rustem Fayzurakhmanovich, Director of the Territorial Development Department of Capital-Trust-Invest Management Company LLC (ASG Group of Companies);
• Maxim Nikolaevich Sharonov, Director of the municipal Autonomous institution "Information Center of Nizhnekamsk"

13.00-14.30
Hall 9

Digitalization as a Tool for Shaping Architectural Products by Semren Monson

This session is dedicated to exploring the role of digitalization in the process of creating architectural products, with a focus on examples from the architectural bureau Semren Monson. Participants will discuss how modern digital technologies, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), virtual and augmented reality, as well as algorithmic design, influence the architectural process and enable the creation of innovative and sustainable solutions.

Moderator: Anna Ryabachenko, Head of Business Development at Semren Monson Group, Member of the Union of Moscow Architects.

Speakers:
• Alexey Edel'skov, Director of the Digital Transformation Center of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Ivan Moshka, Deputy General Director of Ak Bars Development;
• Arthur Spirinin, Head of Efficiency and Quality Department at IMAGO;
• Andrey Petrov, Development Director of Semren Monson Group;
• Elena Puchkova, Creative Director at Genpro;
• Igamberdi Azimov, TIM Specialist at ASKON;
• Nikdao Rois, Chief Architect at WTA Architecture and Design Studio.
• Kudryashev Vladimir Nikolaevich, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Tatarstan


REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 10

Development of ISUP, GISOGD, and GIS TOR KND Systems and Their Synchronization with Other State Services

This session is dedicated to discussing current issues related to the development of information support systems for public resource management (ISUP), geographic information systems for urban planning (GISOGD), and geographic information systems for territories of advanced development (GIS TOR KND). Participants will explore modern approaches to integrating these systems with other state services, which will enhance the efficiency of management and interaction between various levels of government.

Moderator: Vladimir Kudryashev, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Speakers:
• Danil Mareev, Deputy Director for Project and Strategic Issues at the Research Institute of Prospective Urban Planning;
• Ivan Daiker, Head of the KGBU TsCRSO Krasnoyarsk Territory;
• Nail Girfanov, Deputy Director of the State Budget Institution "Republican Urban Planning Center" and Head of the Digital Transformation Center for the Construction Industry of the Republic of Bashkortostan;
• Anna Dubrovina, Head of the Digitalization Department for the Construction Industry at the Ministry of Construction of Primorsky Krai;
• Ilya Baltser, General Director of ITP GRAD;
• Eduard Maglov, General Director of GISGIS LLC;
• Alexey Dudarov, General Director of Gems Development;
• Nail Galimzyanova, Head of the GISOGD Department at the State Budget Institution "Institute of Spatial Planning of the Republic of Tatarstan";
• Vitaly Gasilin, Head of the Urban Planning Monitoring Department at the State Budget Institution "Institute of Spatial Planning of the Republic of Tatarstan."


13.00-14.30
Hall 10

Digitalization in the Production and Use of Construction Materials: New Opportunities vs. Hidden Risks

Organizer: Aluminum Association.

This session is dedicated to discussing the impact of digitalization on the production and application of construction materials. Participants will explore the new opportunities arising from the implementation of modern technologies such as process automation, big data utilization, and artificial intelligence. These innovations can enhance production efficiency, improve material quality, and optimize logistics.

Moderator: Artur Arustamov, Director of Digital Solutions Department at OK RUSAL.

Speakers:
• Yan Anisov, Deputy General Director of Moskabelmet Group;
• Alexander Loskutov, Head of the Project Office at Ural-Siberian Profile Company (USPK INICIAL);
• Sergey Bulkin, Engineer at DZM LLC (Dolgoprudny Medical Devices Plant);
• Arustamov Artur Gagikovich, Director of the Digital Solutions Department at UC RUSAL.


REBUS-2025. DIGITALIZATION. INFRASTRUCTURE
10.00-12.00
Hall 11

Summary of the Workshop on the International Camp ArchiTECH 2025 "City as Code: Programmable Urbanism"

The session is dedicated to summarizing the workshop held as part of the International Camp ArchiTECH 2025 on the topic "City as Code: Programmable Urbanism." Participants will discuss key ideas and innovative solutions developed during the event, aimed at integrating digital technologies into urban planning and development.

13.00-14.30
Hall 11

Battle of Artificial Intelligences

The session "Battle of Artificial Intelligences" is dedicated to an exciting competition between various artificial intelligence systems. Participants will have the opportunity to observe how different algorithms and models tackle complex tasks, showcasing their capabilities in real time. Throughout the session, various approaches to machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision will be presented.


CROSS-CULTURAL ZONE Scene

09.30-10.10
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Showing videos about the cultures of Russia and China, as well as about the forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China have mutually beneficial cooperation."

Concert number:
Orchestra of the Sofia Gubaidulina Center for Contemporary Music conducted by Dmitry Zheleznov;
Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Airat Ganiev and the Orchestra of the Sofia Gubaidulina Center for Contemporary Music conducted by Dmitry Zheleznov;
Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Elmira Kalimullina and the Orchestra of the Sofia Gubaidulina Center for Contemporary Music conducted by Dmitry Zheleznov;

Concert numbers:
Kazan State Circus, fantasy play "Miras".

The Kazan State Circus presents the beauty of Tatar culture. The episode "The Moon" and "Dancing on Skullcaps" from the National Tatar fantasy play "Miras". Soloists: Miya Musikhina, a student of the Kazan State Circus Children's School, and Hertek Demir-ool, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tyva.

Organizer: Kazan State Circus

Dance group "AsiaFusion" - dance "Lotuses".

11.00-11.10
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Concert numbers:
Saidash Dance Theater, fan dance;

Dance group "AsiaFusion" - "Dance of the big Chinese dragon".

11.10-11.40
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Concert number:
The Russian Song Theater "The Sorceress"

11.40 – 11.50
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Kazan State Circus.
The episode "The Moon" and "Dancing on Skullcaps" from the National Tatar fantasy play "Miras". Soloists: Miya Musikhina, a student of the Kazan State Circus Children's School, Balancing on canes and Hertek Demir, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tyva, ool Balancing on reels.
Organizer: Kazan State Circus

11.50-12.30
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan - Airat Ganiev (songs in Chinese and Russian);

Ethnic group Alpar (Tatar vocal and instrumental group);

Chinese Golden Apsaras dance "Flying Fairies";

Saidash Dance Theater - "Festive"

12.35-13.10
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Scene

Concert number:
Folk band "YARO". Vocal compositions demonstrating the culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.

AsiaFusion Dance group - dance of little dragons

13.10-14.10
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Islam Valeev Malsi music, multi-musician, composer - special set

14.10-14.30
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Interactive game for viewers and participants of the "Guess the Movie" forum from GBUK RT Tatarkino

Organizer: GBUK RT Tatarkino

14.30-14.35
Floor 1, pavilion 2
Scene

Concert number:
Dance group "AsiaFusion", "Chinese Lion Dance"

Official closure of the cross-crop zone

14.30-15.00

The official signing ceremony of the agreements
15.00-17.00
Floor 1, Pavilion 2
Concert Hall named after By Ilgama Shakirov

PLENARY SESSION "TIME-TESTED PARTNERSHIP: A COURSE FOR THE FUTURE"

This plenary session will summarize the outcomes and outline the key directions for the development of partnerships across various sectors. Participants will discuss successful collaboration practices that have proven effective over time, as well as new approaches and ideas that foster stronger connections between the public, private, and civil sectors.
During the session, experts and thought leaders will share their insights on the future of partnerships, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing modern society. Special attention will be given to how collaborative efforts can contribute to sustainable development and innovation in a rapidly changing world.
Moderator: Mr. Wan Bin, Head of the Eurasian Bureau of CCTV.

Speakers:
• Rustam Minnikhanov, The head of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Igor Levitin, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Special Representative of the President for International Cooperation in Transport;
• Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
• Alexey Russkikh, Governor of Ulyanovsk Region;
• Mr. Zhang Hanhui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation;
• Sun Wei, Secretary of the Party Group of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Hubei Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference;
• Guo Kuilun, Secretary-General of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME);
• Zhou Licyun, Chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia;
• Sun Bohui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chengtong International, President of the International Multifunctional Trade and Exhibition Complex "Greenwood."

10.00-17.00

Excursion to the island-city of Sviyazhsk

On a tour of Sviyazhsk you can enjoy its picturesque landscapes and architectural sights. Among them are the Assumption Cathedral, built in the 16th century, and the Tikhvin Church, reflecting the traditions of Russian architecture. Walking through the narrow streets, you will feel the atmosphere of antiquity and see preserved buildings that will tell about the rich history of this place.

11.00-14.00

Sightseeing tour of Kazan with a visit to the Kazan Kremlin

A sightseeing tour of Kazan is a fascinating journey into the heart of Tatarstan, where history and modernity are harmoniously intertwined. The beginning of the tour usually takes place on Millennium Square, which offers magnificent views of the main attractions of the city.


08.00-18.00

Visits to industrial facilities (PJSC KAMAZ, HYER INDUSTRY RUS, LLC KAMASTAL), educational institutions, agricultural enterprises, healthcare facilities, IT technology organizations (JSC SEZ Innopolis, GAU Technopark in the field of high technologies IT Park)

Recording is carried out on the official website of the Forum: https://russiachinaforum.com/

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