RBCC in Russia is holding a flagship RussiaTALK Investment Forum on November 1 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (6, Ilyinka str.). Forum’s headline is «Making the Future Real».

RBCC RussiaTALK Forum 2018 will take place in Moscow. Every year the Forum brings together leading figures in the Russo-British business community. Two Sessions with the speakers from various sectors will cover the most important and actual topics. 

Programme: 
09:00–10:00 Registration
10:00–10:30 Welcome addresses
Moderator: Alf Torrents, Executive Director, RBCC 

• Sergei Katyrin, President, RF CCI
• His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, RBCC Patron
• Dr Laurie Bristow CMG, Her Majesty’s Ambassador, British Embassy

10:30–10:50 Blitz-interview 

• Arkady Dvorkovich, Co-chairman of the Council, Skolkovo Innovation Center
• Roger Munnings, Chairman, RBCC

10:45–12:00 Session 1: Global Perspectives and Synergy with the UK for growth in the future 
 Moderator: Charles Hendry, President, RBCC Advisory Council 

Despite the difficult economic environment, the business flows between Russia and Britain remain important drivers for both counties. What are the prospects for both the short and medium term and how can companies navigate the current environment to maximize their opportunities whilst avoiding pitfalls? 

Confirmed Speakers: 

• David Campbell, President, BP
• Alex De Valukhoff, Managing Director, Aggreko
• Laura Brank, Head of Russia practice, Dechert
• Oleg Dubyanskij, General Manager, GSK

12:00–12:30 Coffee Break 
12:30–13:45 Session 2: What drives success in the challenging times?

Moderator: Stuart Lawson, Representative of the Management Board, RBCC 

Focusing at company level, what lessons can be drawn from the success stories of British companies who have grown their Russian operations? What type of management is best suited for the environment and what is their experience of localisation both of management and manufacturing? 

Confirmed Speakers: 

• Malachy McAlister, CEO, HSBC
• David Holden, Chief Commercial Officer, Orange
• Ulf Schneider, Managing Partner & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP
• Marat Atnashev, Dean, SKOLKOVO Moscow School of Management
• Eugene Kadushin, Co-founder, Partner, Trout&Partners
• Alexei Ivanov, Partner, EY

13:45–15:00 Lunch