St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2018 Forum Programme ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM PROGRAMME May 24-26, 2018, St. Petersburg Programme accurate as at May 26, 2018 May 24, 2018 08:00–09:30 Business Breakfast Doing Business in Russia: What Has Been Achieved and What’s Next? Congress Centre Business Breakfast Hall By personal invitation only 1 Year after year, Russia’s jurisdiction is becoming more and more comfortable for business. In 6 years, Russia has moved up in the World Bank’s Doing Business ranking from #124 to #35, while no other country has shown comparable progress. Quality services for business and improved institutions are well noted by the business community in all regions of Russia. On 25 May 2018, ASI will present its new edition of National Investment Climate Index based on the surveys of more than 400 thousand entrepreneurs all across Russia. The main conclusions and the latest results in improving the investment climate and eliminating administrative barriers will be discussed by the participants of the session «Doing Business in Russia: What has been achieved and what’s next?» What has been done in recent years to warm up Russia’s business climate? What are the government support measures that the private sector, including foreign companies working in Russia, can apply for? How can the business environment be made even more conducive? Are there any reserves for further improvement? Moderator: Natalya Litovko, Editor-in-Chief, «STRANA» TV channel Panellists: Svetlana Chupsheva, Chief Executive Officer, Agency for Strategic Initiatives Andras Horvai, Country Director and Resident Representative for the Russian Federation, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank Group Andrey Slepnev, Chief Executive Officer, Russian Export Centre 09:00–10:15 Harnessing Russia’s Growth Potential Congress Centre Panel Session Conference Hall D1 Putting Russian Economy on a Sustained Path of Growth: Challenges and Solutions Macroeconomic stability, resulting from a fairly strict monetary and budgetary policy, has secured the foundations for a qualitatively new, high-performing economy. What structural transformations are required to boost economic growth rates? Where can the resources be found to speed up this process? Which budgetary policies will secure trust in macroeconomic institutions, while providing the conditions necessary for accelerated growth? What might act as the next driver of economic growth? Moderator: Nikolay Korzhenevsky, Economic Observer, Russia 24 TV Channel Panellists: Alexey Kudrin, Chairman, Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Elvira Nabiullina, Governor, Bank of Russia Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Finance Minister of the Russian Federation 09:00–10:15 The B20 Regional Consultation Forum 1 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2018 Forum Programme Congress Centre Panel Session Conference Hall D3 Digitalization - an Engine for Growth and Inclusive Development The B20 is a partner group of the G20. It represents the interests of the business community and works to develop concrete proposals for G20 leaders on a consensus basis, with the objective of forming global policy to overcome key challenges. The B20 Regional Consultation Forum is a joint event held with the B20 Chair for 2018, the Group of Six. This Group brings together leading Argentinian business associations: the Argentine Bankers Association (ADEBA), the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA), the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CACS), the Argentine Chamber of Construction (CAMARCO), the Argentine Rural Society (SRA), and the Industrial Chamber of Argentina (UIA). Heads of major companies and business associations, senior representatives of governmental bodies from the G20 nations, and the heads of international organizations will discuss B20 recommendations for G20 leaders. One of the key issues to be addressed is ensuring that the digital transformation becomes a driving force behind growth that is global, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable. What new business models and government policies should be employed to support these changes, including the development of a digital infrastructure, digital literacy, and related skills? How can cooperation between governments and the private sector be promoted to overcome the technological gap and ensure social sustainability and responsibility? The results of the discussion will be taken into consideration during development of the B20’s recommendations, which are to be agreed at the B20 summit in Buenos Aires in autumn 2018 before being presented at the G20 summit on 30 November to 1 December 2018. Moderator: Mikhail Oseevskiy, President, Rostelecom Panellists: Cees ’t Hart, President, Chief Executive Officer, Carlsberg Maxim Akimov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Basko, General Director, Infopark Association; Chairman, Committee for Digital Agenda of EAEU Business Council Oleg Dukhovnitsky, Head, Federal Communications Agency Arkady Dvorkovich, Chairman, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organising Committee Daniel Funes de Rioja, B20 Chair under the Argentinian G20 Presidency Deep Kapuria, Co-Chairman, B20 Task Force on Digital Economy & Industry 4.0; Chairman, The Hi-Tech Group Ricardo Lagorio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic in the Russian Federation Alexander Shokhin, President, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Victor Vekselberg, President, Skolkovo Foundation 09:00–10:15 Technology for Leadership Congress Centre Panel Session Conference Hall D4 The Digital Agenda as a Factor in Increasing the Competitiveness of the EAEU The World Bank estimates that by implementing a joint digital agenda by 2025 the combined GDP of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) could add up to 1% in growth annually, create 8 million new jobs, and bring USD 50 billion in savings to businesses. These and other multiplier effects could be the result of EAEU countries joining forces in joint digital projects, as well as coordinating actions and approaches for government policies in developing the digital economy. A key milestone would be the creation of ‘one’s own centre of strength’ in a single economic space – a centre to accelerate innovation, attract investment and highly qualified staff, and promote globally competitive production. How can we ensure that such a centre of excellence is established? Construction of proprietary, competitive Eurasian digital assets – primarily digital platforms – and equitable digital partnerships are some of the possible solutions. The formation of these assets will lay the groundwork for mutually beneficial cooperation with regional and global players, and will help augment expertise and attract and maintain consumers in the EAEU digital space. What could become a driver of improved EAEU competitiveness in the global economy? What are the preconditions for building a competitive environment in the EAEU for Eurasian digital ecosystems? How can integration with the global digital space and expansion of international cooperation in a transforming economy be balanced with maintaining digital sovereignty? What areas of common interest can be identified between interregional and global digital economy initiatives and the plan for the digital transformation of the EAEU? Moderator: Tigran Sargsyan, Chairman of the Board, Eurasian Economic Commission Panellists: Maxim Akimov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Bruno Berthon, Global Managing Director, Digital Strategy Lead, Accenture 2 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2018 Forum Programme Dmitriy Krasyukov, Chief Operating Officer, SAP CIS Askar Mamin, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Cyril Muller, Vice-President, Europe and Central Asia, The World Bank Group Front row participants: Aleksey Fedorov, President, The Association of Internet trade Companies Ekaterina Solntseva, Advisor to the General Director, Director of the Program "Digital Rosatom", State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM 09:00–10:15 Technology for Leadership Congress Centre Panel Session Sberbank Hall Cybersport: Global Trends in Sport and Business E-sports have become big business and are continuing to gain momentum. The audience for e-sports is growing by 25% a year and, despite its novelty, it is a promising sector for lucrative investment. In Russia, the e-sports market is outperforming even the most optimistic growth forecasts, with audience numbers approaching those enjoyed by sports such as ice hockey and basketball. E-sports were included on the Russian National Register of Sports in 2016, gaining the right to recognition as an ‘official sport’. How was this industry established and what is behind its rapid growth? What makes the e-sports market an attractive investment prospect? Could a commercially successful e-sports league be created on the Russian market? Moderator: Tinatin Kandelaki, General Producer, Match TV Panellists: Emin Antonyan, Chairman of the Board, Secretary General, Russian Federation of Computer Sports All-Russian Public Organization Anton Cherepennikov, Director, Member of the Board of Directors, ESforce Holding Roman Dvoryankin, General Manager, Virtus.pro Ilya Galaev, President, VFSO Trudovye Rezervy Nail Izmailov, Vice President, FC Spartak Moscow