“We are moving forward every year in terms of the volume of the business program, the number of participants, and the depth of discussions,” said Maksut Shadaev, Chairman of the organizing Committee and Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation.
The international component of the Forum will be strengthened.
“In 2026, it is planned to host representatives from more than 70 countries. It is also planned to conduct an acceleration program that will continue the integration of international technology projects into the ecosystem of Tatarstan and will facilitate the establishment of business ties with Russian companies,” said Rifkat Minnikhanov, President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Deputy Chairman of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the Forum.
The innovations will also affect the Forum's exhibition, which is planned to be expanded to 20,000 square meters. At the moment, the exposition of Pavilion No. 2 is 60% booked.