Programme

30.10.2023

Part 1
09:00 - 11:00	XVIII Strategic session-dialogue. Tools for strengthening cross-border cooperation between the regions of Russia and Belarus
	Organizers :  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg, the National Research Institute of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus, ICSER "Leontief Center"
Financial instruments for strengthening cross–border cooperation between the regions of Russia and Belarus are the core topic of the XVIII strategic session -the dialogue of heads of legislative and executive authorities, local self-government, representatives of the expert community, business circles, public organizations. Further actions to develop the experience of cross-border and interregional cooperation in the Baltic Sea region, the practical use of existing knowledge and effective project financing tools can bring the cohesion of the regions of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation to a new level to achieve the common Goals of sustainable development of the Union State. Today, the Governments of Russia and Belarus are successfully working on the implementation of 28 integration programs. Taking into account the current geopolitical realities, it is necessary to increase the role of cross-border and interregional cooperation in the system of support for integration processes and programs of the Union State. The participants of the dialogue will discuss: – Scaling up the best practices of cross-border and interregional cooperation between the regions of Russia and Belarus to achieve joint goals of healthy ecology, innovative and technological development, joint solution of social problems, development of sustainable tourism, culture, public diplomacy, and other areas. – The "Road map" and regulatory aspects of the launch of the interstate Program of cooperation between the regions "Russia – Belarus".    ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
09:30 - 11:00	Panel discussion. Implementation of the concept of sustainable development in the system of assessment and planning of regional development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIFONrWB1Rg
	Organizers :  FANU "Eastern Center for State Planning"
One of the areas of planning, taking into account the concepts of sustainable development and ESG, is the development of a system for assessing the state of the economy, social sphere, ecology and management, followed by planning steps to achieve their balanced state. Perhaps the existence of such a system can provide an answer to the question of the priorities and measures underlying the strategic decisions of the state, corporations and society. Main questions: – What approaches in regional strategic planning should be applied in order to achieve sustainable development? – How to prioritize the development of the economy, social sphere, ecology and state regulation in strategic planning? – What statistics and analytics are needed to assess sustainable development?     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
09:30 - 11:00	Dispute. Is economic analysis necessary for strategizing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7k7HCISG8k
	Organizers :  Association of Independent Centers for Economic Analysis
Economic analysis is an integral part of regional and municipal development strategy and includes a wide range of tools and techniques. In modern conditions of foreign policy sanctions pressure and the growth of geopolitical threats, the institution of strategizing is undergoing a transformation, which makes the inventory of economic analysis methods relevant. The participants in the dispute are invited to discuss the following issues: 1) What tools of economic analysis are becoming relevant in modern conditions, and which are no longer working? 2) Is it necessary to revise approaches to measuring effectiveness in strategizing in the face of growing global threats? 3) What risks do decision makers bear if they ignore economic analysis when developing a strategy? 4) What obstacles may arise in the conduct of economic analysis and how to overcome them? 5) Openness of data or restriction of access to it: trends and threats in the development of economic analysis in the field of strategizing     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,
09:30 - 11:00	Round table. The influence digital instruments on strengthening the investment attractiveness of the region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ItxxzvBDI0
	Organizers :  Promsvyazbank
As part of the round table, it is planned to discuss the impact of digitalization on different segments of the economy and the ability of digital transformation processes to provide an incentive to strengthen the investment climate in the region.    ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,
Part 2
11:30 - 13:00	FIRST PLENARY SESSION https://youtube.com/live/fjMFuRVZf_0?feature=share. "Strong regions - strong Russia"
In the context of today’s challenges and restrictions, improving efficiency of strategic management from public authorities is the decisive means to ensure long-term sustainable development of Russia. The success of the management decisions to be developed depends on different views on the spatial development of the country: government, business, scientific and expert communities. Basically, the goals and objectives of spatial development are formulated at the federal level, which largely limits the regions in finding their own development guidelines. And here arises the question of the possibility of more active participation of regions in the development of strategic documents at the federal level. This will allow the regions, on the one hand, to determine their role within the framework of global development projects of the country, and on the other, to more effectively resolve the issues related to the implementation of internal strategic projects.     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,
11:30 - 13:00	Final MSC-2023. Best Action Plan for Strategy Implementation
	Organizers :  State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government, Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government, All-Russian Congress of Municipalities, Union of Russian Cities, ICSER Leontief Center
The Municipal Strategy Contest (MSC-2023) is held in order to identify and disseminate successful experience in the application of various formats of Action Plans for the implementation of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality, as well as to identify innovations and effective solutions to problems at the municipal level. The focus of MSC -2023 is on managing the implementation of the strategy with the help of documents fixing specific actions aimed at achieving the goals stated in the strategy  Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
Part 3
14:00 - 15:30	Round table. Directions for Improving Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations: Main Trends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlMfKUDhVYA
	Organizers :  Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation
The system of intergovernmental fiscal relations in Russia is constantly being transformed. On the one hand, a quick response to emerging challenges is required, on the other hand, constant adjustment in terms of taking into account the existing regional differentiation is needed. Governmental loans to regions is a significant instrument of intergovernmental fiscal relations. As of 1 July 2023, the total debt on budget loans reached 2.6 trillion rubles (76% of the total state debt of the regions). In the first half of 2023, regions were provided with budget loans to finance infrastructure projects (94 billion rubles), treasury loans to replenish balances in budget accounts (357 billion rubles) and a new type of treasury loans - loans for the purpose of “advanced financing” of state program events, national projects and a comprehensive plan on upgrading and expanding backbone infrastructure (22 billion rubles). Budget loans provided in 2023 (473 billion rubles) account for 23.8% of the total volume of IGFTs transferred to regions (62.1% in subsidies, 57.7% in grants). Thus, budget lending allows subjects to finance a wide range of expenditure obligations, including those related to infrastructure development. Main questions: - Budget loans to regions: a financial assistance mechanism that replaces or complements targeted intergovernmental fiscal transfers? - Infrastructure budget loans: first results of implementation. - Regional differentiation and its impact on innovations in intergovernmental fiscal relations.     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Panel discussion. The vector of sustainable development in the new coordinate system: strategic planning, effectiveness of interaction, trusting partnership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3WE8m9Fsao
	Organizers :  SGM Agency, Global Compact National Network Association, ICSER Leontief Center
An important area of implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ESG transformation in Russia is the promotion of this agenda at the regional and local level. To assess the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals at the regional level, the key is the availability of high-quality and affordable assessment and monitoring tools, building effective formats of interaction with all stakeholders, primarily with business. In the last two or three years, the 2030 Agenda has been reflected in strategic documents of a number of Russian regions. One of the main drivers of the development of this agenda in the regions is big business.    ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Strategic session. How to manage Russia’s spatial development?
	Organizers :  Institute For Regional Economic Studies RAS (IPRE RAS), St. Petersburg Government
The Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation expires in 2025. Now is the time to think and discuss the following questions: 1) does the Spatial Development Strategy fulfill its functions? Is it in demand at the regional management level? 2) is such a document necessary in the modern management configuration, in which national goals and projects dominate? 3) what are the main problems in the spatial development of the country and what management mechanisms can help solve them? 4) can scholars and managers agree on a system of priorities in spatial development? Here are the main topics of the discussion, which will be attended by representatives of the academic expert community and regional management practice. The impetus for the discussion will be given by the results of an express study of the opinions of scientists and practitioners conducted by the Institute of Economics and Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences.     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Round table. Formation of intersectoral interaction for the purposes of developing territories, settlements and increasing their human potential https://youtube.com/live/95GQIBtlJnY?feature=share
	Organizers :  State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government, Union of Russian Cities, Branch of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences on Federal Structure, Local Self-Government and Local Communities, Center for Strategic Research Foundation, ASI
The advanced development of the infrastructure of the territories is the most important condition for increasing business, investment activity, and creating jobs. Effective intersectoral interaction should include such key links as communities - business - municipality - state - expert and scientific community. At the same time, at the center of this chain is the municipality, which should act as the main actor in the development of its territory. This issue should be given special attention, since the solution of this problem is aimed primarily at ensuring favorable conditions for the life of citizens, and, as a result, at saving the people, at supporting motherhood and families, especially large families, at preserving and developing human potential, local communities. Part of the discussion will be devoted to the interaction between government and business: how, through the joint efforts of business and local and regional authorities, you can create a favorable environment for life, eliminate the main socio-economic imbalances. What business can and should do in the territory of presence, and how local governments and regional authorities should take into account the prospects for business development in their strategies.     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Conference. Part 1. Modern approaches and solutions in planning sustainable urban transport systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWeGKVMFh_8
	Organizers :  Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, JSC “Scientific and Research Institute of Motor Transport”, ICSER Leontief Centre, Federal Budget Institution "Automobile Transport Agency" (Fbu "Rosavtotrans"), Association of Traffic Engineers
Questions for discussion: – General approaches to planning urban transport systems. – Principles of formation of standards of quality of public transport services. – Models and software products used for planning purposes. – Criteria for the efficiency and quality of passenger transport systems. – Economic methods for assessing the safety, efficiency and quality of urban transport. – Experience of regions and cities of Russia.    , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
Part 4
16:00 - 17:30	Session. Agglomerations: Combining Opportunities for Economic Growth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgcVMihhlCo
	Organizers :  Center for Strategic Research, RANEPA, The Institute for Urban Economics Foundation
Issues for discussion: – Prospects for the development of Russian agglomerations. The main restrictions for the economic growth of agglomerations, ways to overcome them. – Main mechanisms to support the development of urban agglomerations, including long-term development plans. – Existing approaches to measuring the economy of urban agglomerations. – Assessment of the impact of agglomerations on the economy of regions and the country as a whole, agglomeration effects.     ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Final MSC-2023. Part 2. Best Action Plan for Strategy Implementation
	Organizers :  State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government, Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government, All-Russian Congress of Municipalities, Union of Russian Cities, ICSER Leontief Center
The Municipal Strategy Contest (MSC-2023) is held in order to identify and disseminate successful experience in the application of various formats of Action Plans for the implementation of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality, as well as to identify innovations and effective solutions to problems at the municipal level. The focus of MSC -2023 is on managing the implementation of the strategy with the help of documents fixing specific actions aimed at achieving the goals stated in the strategy  Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Strategic session. Sustainable Development of Regions in a Changing Climate
	Organizers :  Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, ICSER Leontief Center
The climate agenda remains relevant both in Russia and in its regions. At the regional level, it focuses on adaptation to climate change, in support of which regional adaptation plans are being formed. At the same time, there is a need to adapt to the global energy transition aimed at reducing the anthropogenic impact on the climate. Climate projects can make an important contribution to this process. – What role can climate projects play in adapting regions to climate change? – What additional positive effects can climate projects have for regional development? – How to stimulate the implementation of climate projects in the region? The session will become a platform for the exchange of experience and best practices of the regions, an interactive platform for obtaining information on the latest changes in legislation, the preparation of regional adaptation plans, the implementation of climate projects, the restoration of forest landscapes, etc.     ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Discussion session. Interregional cooperation: advantages, successful cases and development prospects
	Organizers :  St. Petersburg regional branch of the All-Russian public organization "Business Russia", St. Petersburg Government
In the current economic and geopolitical conditions, the role of cooperation and mutually beneficial cooperation is rapidly increasing. Cooperative ties appear both at the level of companies, and at the level of regions, and even friendly countries. The main advantage of interregional cooperation is the opportunity for enterprises of one region to place orders at enterprises in another region. This will help to avoid downtime of equipment and labor, will ensure the supply of necessary components, which is especially necessary today in conditions of accelerated import substitution. Within the framework of interregional cooperation of the subjects of the Russian Federation, the following directions are possible: – Production contracting, which will allow regional manufacturers to promptly post information about products, find partners, raw materials, components, and expand sales markets. – Implementation of joint interregional and cross-border projects in priority areas of socio-economic development of the regions. – Joint participation in regional, federal and international events. – Organization of interregional tourist routes, industrial tourism.     ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,
16:00 - 17:30	Conference. Part 2. Modern approaches and solutions in planning sustainable urban transport systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG7WNRl_xnk
	Organizers :  Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, JSC “Scientific and Research Institute of Motor Transport”, ICSER Leontief Centre, Federal Budget Institution "Automobile Transport Agency" (Fbu "Rosavtotrans"), Association of Traffic Engineers
Questions for discussion: – General approaches to planning urban transport systems. – Principles of formation of standards of quality of public transport services. – Models and software products used for planning purposes. – Criteria for the efficiency and quality of passenger transport systems. – Economic methods for assessing the safety, efficiency and quality of urban transport. – Experience of regions and cities of Russia.    ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,
Part 5
18:00 - 19:30	Final MSC-2023. Part 3. Best Action Plan for Strategy Implementation
	Organizers :  State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government, Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government, All-Russian Congress of Municipalities, Union of Russian Cities, ICSER Leontief Center
The Municipal Strategy Contest (MSC-2023) is held in order to identify and disseminate successful experience in the application of various formats of Action Plans for the implementation of the strategy for the socio-economic development of the municipality, as well as to identify innovations and effective solutions to problems at the municipal level. The focus of MSC -2023 is on managing the implementation of the strategy with the help of documents fixing specific actions aimed at achieving the goals stated in the strategy   Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Round table. International Cooperation for Regional Development: African Focus https://youtube.com/live/kG-JFrKFt1Q?feature=share
	Organizers :  St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, ICSER "Leontief Center", Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
The XVI International Round Table continues its traditional work to highlight issues, discuss and promote the tasks of international regional development and strategic territorial planning based on the experience of near and far abroad, as well as advanced Russian experience. Discussion focus: – New digital strategies – a strategy for developing partnerships with African countries. – Sister cities: strategy for the development of projects in the capitals of West Africa. – Prospects for cooperation in the field of territorial planning and urban development. – Problems of regional development and security in Africa. – Regional policy for human health. – Promotion of African regions and cooperation projects in the field of culture, tourism and investment activities. Leading international and Russian experts will present their ideas and best practices in the context of the chosen areas. The round table will provide an opportunity to establish direct contacts and exchange experiences between participants.     ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Panel discussion. Universities and the development of strategies for the development of cities and regions: the implementation of the third mission of the university https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELaV5z_qYSk
	Organizers :  Institute for Social and Economic Design of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Consortium Leontief Center - AV Group
Realizing the role of a think tank, universities are able to take on a significant role in the development and implementation of strategies for the development of cities and regions, directly participating in the formation and implementation of intersectoral public and public-state initiatives, and the development of territorial clusters. From September 2023, in accordance with the decisions taken following the meeting of the State Council in December 2022, a large-scale project will be launched to implement a practice-oriented “learning by service” format by universities. By order of the President of Russia, 25 modern world-class campuses will be built in Russia by 2030 within the framework of the national project "Science and Universities". The implementation of the project will create conditions for the transformation of the educational process to the tasks of advanced development, create world-class laboratories and centers for the development of science in priority areas. The participants of the discussion will discuss issues related to the specialization of campuses, cooperation with companies from the real sector of the economy, the principles of creating and managing world-class student campuses, the complexity of applying public-private partnership mechanisms. By developing effective partnerships with NGOs, the state and business, universities complement their educational and scientific activities with the tasks of introducing technological and social innovations in society, realizing the "third mission" of the university.     ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Session. Public transport is changing the face of the city https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1XQ4GxE84w
	Organizers :  Center for Strategic Research Foundation, Public Council under the Ministry of Transport of Russia, Center for Infrastructure Economics LLC
Discussion of public transport reforms in cities: the pros and cons of the changes that have taken place. Analysis of state support measures: practical experience of application, examples of successful support measures, results of the implementation of measures by the regions and problems faced by participants. Priority Assessment Approaches.    ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Session. Single-industry towns in a difficult socio-economic situation: ways out of the crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBu4YjHrIhw
	Organizers :  Center for Strategic Research Foundation
The Center for Strategic Research Foundation, together with the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, is developing individual programs for the economic development of single-industry towns that are in a difficult socio-economic situation. Such single-industry towns are characterized by an increased level of unemployment, low satisfaction of the population with the activities of local governments. Within the framework of the strategic session, it is planned to present the approach to the development of individual programs developed by the CSR Foundation and present the results of programs for pilot monotowns, discuss the results and further steps for the implementation of such programs.     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,

31.10.2023

Part 6
09:30 - 11:00	SECOND PLENARY SESSION https://youtube.com/live/p23aQSMKOrc?feature=share. “Key stakes of the new strategy: human capital, technology, industry”
Complex geostrategic challenges, significant external pressure and sanctions require Russia to develop a new system of strategic development management. By the 2024 elections, it is advisable to develop a new Development Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2030 and for the future, until 2050. It necessary to decide: Is Russia a gas station country, as it is called in the West? Is Russia a warehouse country, as they call it in the East? Is Russia a great and strong industrial and technological country that relies on human capital, comfortable living and working conditions? "United Russia", in accordance with the People’s Program, joined in the elaboration of a long-term agenda for development. As part of the “CHOOSE YOURS” project, an “Assessment of the sustainability of the activities of the heads of regions of the Russian Federation” has been formed, and a “New “living” state system of strategic management of the development of Russia: industrial and technological leadership of Russia with a focus on the intellectual and labor potential of Russians” is being developed.     ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,
Part 7
11:40 - 13:10	Strategic session. Industrial and technological policy of Russia: https://www.youtube.com/live/RHupLF0cF9U
	Organizers :  Commission “CREATE RUSSIAN” of the federal project "Choose Your Own" of "United Russia", Consortium Leontief Center - AV Group, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia
Today Russia needs to formulate and implement a new industrial and technological policy aimed at ensuring the implementation of national interests, taking into account existing long-term challenges. The task outlined in the People’s Program is to ensure food and technological security of Russia in key areas of modern technological and industrial development. To ensure this, it is necessary to create the most favorable conditions for industrial and technological development and future leadership of Russia. The federal project “Choose Your Own” is successfully working to solve this problem, providing support to entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technological and scientific organizations. Participants in the strategic session will determine what federal and regional industrial and technological policy should look like, discuss the need to develop new laws on industrial policy and technology policy, and make their proposals for the development of these laws.     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
11:40 - 13:10	Session. Big data for strategic analysis
	Organizers :  PJSC Sberbank
Big data as a tool for improving the population’s standard of living: - Analysis of the financial profile of district residents for city infrastructure planning. - OKVED and regions analytics: where workers migrate, where the greater wage growth is, where more children are born. - Pedestrian traffic analysis for the development of the shopping environment in the city.   Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,
11:40 - 13:10	Expert discussion. Is it possible to rank regional strategies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7-dfSqWp4
	Organizers :  Government of St. Petersburg
Evaluation and comparison of regional strategies is an interesting scientific task and an important tool for identifying best practices and improving the quality of strategy in general. By what parameters should strategies be evaluated, how do these parameters and the criteria for their evaluation change over time? Is it possible to compare strategies adopted at different times? Compare with each other or with the "standard"?. There are many questions, which calls into question the very possibility of rating. It is proposed to listen to three reports on three strategies from the regions, and then listen to three experts, asking them to try to rank these three strategies, formulating evaluation criteria.  Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
11:40 - 13:10	Session. Effectiveness of Strategic (Spatial) Planning and Effectiveness of Implementation Tools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUYpgL7seDs
	Organizers :  NP "National Guild of Urban Planners", ICSER "Leontievsky Center", LLC "Center for Urbanism and Urban Planning of St. Petersburg State University"
A number of problems and challenges have accumulated in the state policy in the field of urban planning and socio-economic development of territories: - low feasibility of strategic planning documents at the regional and local levels, including strategies for socio-economic development and territorial planning documents; - interdepartmental disunity in planning and decision-making, leading to a decrease in the efficiency of budget investments; – the emergence of special regulation mechanisms and experimental legal regimes for individual territories and pilot groups of cities; - the lack of a proactive position of the authorities to attract private investment for the implementation of strategic planning documents. The solution of these problems and the choice of effective development tools are extremely relevant for ensuring the economic sovereignty of the Russian Federation and further improving the quality of life of the population. During the session, it is planned to discuss issues of practical implementation of strategic planning documents at the regional and local levels, including types of state support instruments, project financing, as well as prospects for the integrated development of territories both in the broadest sense and in accordance with Federal Law No. 494-FZ.     ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
11:40 - 13:10	Panel discussion. Tourism sovereignty: cooperation between the state and business
	Organizers :  St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee, ICSER Leontief Center, St. Petersburg Convention Bureau, Russian Geographical Society, Eco-Mobility Initiative: Creating an Accessible and Safe Environment, Skolkovo Foundation, ScanTour Tour Operator
Tourism is critical to achieving economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era and the sanctions. However, many of the problems of the tourism industry have not yet been resolved on the territory of the Russian Federation, especially when it comes to the necessary paradigm shift towards a new tourism development model based on smart and sustainable growth and consumption. The purpose of the panel discussion is to discuss the tools and successful experience in implementing a sustainable tourism model, guided by the principles of which, one can reduce the negative impact on the environment, maximize economic performance, improve the experience of tourists and visitors, and improve the quality and standard of living of the population.     ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
Part 8
14:00 - 15:30	Session. The place of state and municipal control in the system of regional strategic planning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmKPtB4YUVg
	Organizers :  Center for Strategic Research Foundation
Control (supervisory) activity is one of the important elements in the public administration system. The effectiveness of the implementation of their powers by the regulatory authorities directly affects the “well-being” of business in the regions. At the same time, there are no strategic documents in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation that fix the focus of the work of control (supervisory) bodies and allow defining targets in the interaction of controllers with business.    , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Strategic session. Master planning: development approaches and experience of Russian cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrNzaQwZXlY
	Organizers :  Union of Russian Cities, Federal State Institution "Eastern Center for State Planning", LLC "Scientific Development", Federal State Budgetary Institution "Russian Academy of Architecture and Building Sciences"
Master plans are a modern approach to urban planning in Russia. They are devoid of the shortcomings of urban socio-economic development strategies (not taking into account spatial distribution) and master plans (not taking into account the financial constraints of city budgets). Unlike other documents, master plans offer a specific list of activities to improve the quality of life in the short term. This makes them an effective tool for achieving quick wins in improving the beautification and construction of cities. At the same time, the master plan is a document that does not have normative consolidation and a full-fledged verification system, which causes a number of project, resource and organizational risks. Main questions: – What is the place of master plans in the system of strategic and territorial planning of the Russian Federation? – Does master planning require legislative regulation? A unified methodological approach? – What experience of master planning of Russian cities can be replicated? What errors and problems should you pay attention to?     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,
14:00 - 15:30	Round table. Budgets of Russian cities in the face of new reality challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEqxaW6_VdI
	Organizers :  ANO Institute for Public Finance Reform, RANEPA
The reduction of the revenue base, the structural transformation of the national economy, which transmits the risks of aggravation of socio-economic problems to the level of cities, make it necessary to look for new approaches to a quick response to modern challenges. In the conditions of relatively high subsidization of cities and low financial independence in the implementation of their own budgetary policy, it is important to understand where to look for growth points for the urban economy in modern conditions. Issues for discussion: - what are the new mechanisms for increasing the revenue base of the largest cities; - whether inter-municipal interaction contributes to the growth of the financial stability of cities in modern conditions. During the discussion, it is expected to obtain additional methodological justification for the ongoing actions from the federal executive authorities and experts, as well as to organize the exchange of best regional and municipal practices.    ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Sprint 1. Circular Economy Forum: From the Baltic to the Pacific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPCSRmmeDfg
	Organizers :  International consortium "St. Petersburg Cluster of Clean Technologies for Urban Environment", Union of Russian Cities, Association for Promotion of Circular Economy "Resurs", Association "Healthy cities, districts and villages", Cluster Development Center of St. Petersburg
The cluster approach and the introduction of "green" clean technologies are tools for the transition to a closed–cycle economy. The consolidation of opinion leaders is important for discussing the challenges of the Global Green Agenda and ESG strategies in the Eurasian region, as well as promising areas and instruments for financing green modernization of industry. The possibilities of scaling the best practices of the "green" projects of the Baltic 2030 Sustainable Development Cluster are at the center of the discussion of the sprint session of the forum of leaders of international and interregional cooperation between Russia and friendly countries from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean: How is the scaling up of the best practices of interaction between the regions of the North-West of Russia and the promotion of successful models in the existing regional cooperation formats of the EAEU, SCO, BRICS, ASEAN countries for the benefit of residents of the regions of Russia and friendly countries in achieving the common Goals of sustainable Development 2030? How does the Russian state stimulate business to transition to a closed-loop economy and develop a system of "green financing" for the implementation of green and "adaptation" projects with the involvement of responsible Russian and international investors? In what priority areas is the development of financial instruments to support interregional international cooperation? Representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, the Ministry of Construction of Russia are invited to participate in the sprint session.     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
14:00 - 15:30	Round table. Application of intellectual methods and developments for the implementation of plans within the framework of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 68
	Organizers :  St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "St. Petersburg Information and Analytical Center"
The regions are faced with the task of achieving national development goals for the period up to 2030, determined by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated July 21, 2020 No. 474. For the timely adoption of preventive measures that correct the strategy for achieving national goals, it is necessary to provide monitoring that allows you to quickly assess the situation and answer the question of what measures can be used to achieve the designated goals. Within the framework of the round table, it is proposed to discuss the use of intellectual methods for the development of socio-economic development plans that affect the achievement of national goals at the regional level, and monitoring their implementation. Topics for discussion: - application of artificial intelligence models to plan socio-economic development of a region; - systematic approach to assessing the impact of the implementation of socio-economic development plans on achieving the national goals of Decree No. 474; - approaches to monitoring the achievement of national goals at the regional level; - quality and reliability of forecasts of the socio-economic development of the region; - symbiosis of expert opinions and predictive estimates.    ,   , Moderators : ,   , Moderators : ,   ,
Part 9
16:00 - 17:30	Panel discussion. The future of professional qualifications and education: a long-term outlook
	Organizers :  ANO "National Agency for the Development of Qualifications", "Research Group "Designing the Future", Ministry of Economy of the Krasnodar Territory
The development of artificial intelligence technologies and other promising technologies will significantly accelerate the dynamics of professional mobility and compress the life cycle of qualifications. At the same time, new employment formats, the development of Ed-tech and HR-tech technologies create new opportunities for adapting the labor market to these challenges. The most important changes in recent years have been the institutionalization of the direct involvement of large companies in solving the problems of continuous education in the format of corporate universities, the inclusion of leading digital companies in the provision of online education services. All this forms strong prerequisites for the accelerated development of the education sector, which is becoming a powerful driver for the development of cities and regions.     , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Round Table. Planning for the development of the territories of St. Petersburg: challenges and solutions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0weWFbP6HUo
	Organizers :  LLC "KRT Development", the Government of St. Petersburg, NP "Russian Guild of Managers and Developers", LLC "Center for Urbanism and Urban Planning of St. Petersburg State University"
By the end of 2023, a new Master Plan of the city until 2040 must be approved in St. Petersburg. The expert community has accumulated quite a lot of questions on the economic feasibility, relevance and feasibility of the decisions laid down in this document, taking into account the changed macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions. At the same time, such new and effective urban planning tools as integrated development of territories and master planning are practically not used in St. Petersburg. Topics for discussion: - Is the new General Plan of St. Petersburg an effective planning tool in the changed realities? – what are the prospects for the application of the mechanism for the integrated development of territories in St. Petersburg? – will master planning be able to take its place in the urban planning policy of St. Petersburg? As part of the round table, presentations are also planned: – programs for the integrated development of non-residential development areas in St. Petersburg; – a plan for the socio-economic development of the administrative district of St. Petersburg.    ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Expert discussion. Pivot to the East: Export Deadlock or New Opportunities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlnRAtnTvnU
	Organizers :  Organizers: Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, Agency for Transformation and Economic Development, JSC Russian Export Center
The geopolitical situation in 2022 has changed the traditional way of the Russian foreign economy: foreign partners are changing, familiar markets are closing, while new ones are appearing, logistics corridors are being rebuilt. For some regions of Russia, these changes bring "easy" dividends. For others, historically focused on the Western market, it is an economic shock. And for everyone together, this is a reason to build your export strategy according to the new rules. What is the new export model for the regions of Russia and how to unlock the export potential - new markets, new products, new routes? Questions for discussion: – What are the risks for export-oriented regions from changes in the global economy? – Will non-commodity exports remain a source of economic growth or will the domestic market take over? – How to build an export strategy in the conditions of the “new” logistics?   Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Sprint 2. Circular Economy Forum: From the Baltic to the Pacific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBk_8Du0SRc
	Organizers :  International consortium "St. Petersburg Cluster of Clean Technologies for Urban Environment", Union of Russian Cities, Association for Promotion of Circular Economy "Resurs", Association "Healthy cities, districts and villages", Cluster Development Center of St. Petersburg
The cluster approach and the introduction of "green" clean technologies are tools for the transition to a closed–cycle economy. The consolidation of opinion leaders is important for discussing the challenges of the Global Green Agenda and ESG strategies in the Eurasian region, as well as promising areas and instruments for financing green modernization of industry. The possibilities of scaling the best practices of the "green" projects of the Baltic 2030 Sustainable Development Cluster are at the center of the discussion of the sprint session of the forum of leaders of international and interregional cooperation between Russia and friendly countries from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean: How is the scaling up of the best practices of interaction between the regions of the North-West of Russia and the promotion of successful models in the existing regional cooperation formats of the EAEU, SCO, BRICS, ASEAN countries for the benefit of residents of the regions of Russia and friendly countries in achieving the common Goals of sustainable Development 2030? How does the Russian state stimulate business to transition to a closed-loop economy and develop a system of "green financing" for the implementation of green and "adaptation" projects with the involvement of responsible Russian and international investors? In what priority areas is the development of financial instruments to support interregional international cooperation? Representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, the Ministry of Construction of Russia are invited to participate in the sprint session.     ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
16:00 - 17:30	Strategic session. Investments in regional development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9PSXhnGgYk
	Organizers :  Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "Choose Your Own" project of "United Russia" Party, Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium
Against the background of unprecedented international sanctions, the volume of investment in the regions has decreased. The economic situation requires a radical readjustment in all spheres of development, which needs, among other things, investment resources. Therefore, the regions need to work more actively with the pool of new investors and redirect investment resources to solve priority tasks. Our country must ensure sustainable economic growth on the condition of technological sovereignty. In continuation of the discussion on Russia’s industrial and technological policy, the session participants will discuss investment mechanisms, projects and opportunities for attracting investment in the development of regions, and will try to develop the most modern and effective ones.     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,
Part 10
18:00 - 19:30	Round Table. Agroprom. Implementation of new technologies in the focus of strategies https://www.youtube.com/live/wHpVw4zEgyc
	Organizers :  Entrepreneurship Support Fund of the Leningrad Region, BA Group LLC, ICSER Leontief Center
The main goal of the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation is the sustainable growth of the industry by 3% per year. To achieve this goal it is necessary: 1) Work with: - objects of intellectual property that increase the efficiency of agricultural producers, - "big data", which allows you to receive in real time the information necessary for making management decisions, which makes it easier for farmers to receive various types of state support. 2) Actively introduce new technologies. 3) Promote a balanced use of the results of the introduction of new technologies for: – improving the efficiency of agricultural production, – ensuring continuous growth of the gross domestic product, – increasing the return on every ruble invested by the state, corporations and private investors. These and other issues will be discussed at the action by innovators, specialized experts and members of the Mentor Club in the direction of "Technology Transfer" of the Ingria Business Incubator, JSC "Technopark of St. Petersburg".     ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Expert discussion. Pivotal settlements areas as the strategic backbone for the development of the Russian Arctic
	Organizers :  NP "Expert Center "Project Office for Arctic Development", NP "National Guild of Professional Consultants"
The current sustainable development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation is associated with the active development of social infrastructure, industrial production, and the launch of new infrastructure projects in the North. This affects the quality and standard of living of the population of the northern territories. The President of Russia has been instructed to determine the list of settlements that will be considered the pivotal ones. Master plans and comprehensive long-term development plans until 2035 with clear sources of funding will be prepared for them by October 1, 2024. Questions for discussion: - What can be the criteria for classifying settlements as pivotal and why? - What key aspects of development should be reflected in the future comprehensive plans for the long-term development of the pivotal settlements of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation? - What key data and documents should form the basis of comprehensive long-term development plans? What is the ratio of socio-economic development strategies and master plans? - What tools do the state currently have that can contribute to the development of cities in the Arctic? What difficulties are associated with the use of this toolkit?  Moderators : , Moderators : ,
18:00 - 19:30	Expert discussion. City of the future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFEZFz19AAc
	Organizers :  LLC "Scientific Development", NP "National Guild of Professional Consultants"
We talk about the future more often on the basis of current trends, even in strategic planning we rarely look beyond the horizon of 10-15 years. For longer-term planning, it is advisable to have the concepts of the "city of the future", especially if we assume that they will be radically different from current cities not only in the height of buildings and key types of transport. Experts are invited to the discussion, each of whom has his own concept of the "city of the future". Questions for discussion: – What is the conceptual basis of the “city of the future”? - How will the cities of 2125 be fundamentally different from today’s cities?    , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Panel session. Sea and city: adaptive management. Symbiosis of coexistence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yE_LGqb10o
	Organizers :  Ermak Institute North-West, Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of Russian Academy of Sciences, ICSER Leontief Centre, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Adaptive management involves the operational response of the management structure to changing environmental conditions. When the interaction "city – sea" is considered, the correlation of anthropogenic activity is assumed in accordance with changes in the economic, social and environmental situation in the coast-sea system. In particular, in the Azov-Black Sea region, the impact of intensive economic activity combined with processes related to climate change has led to a sharp deterioration of the environmental situation in the marine area. The discharge of untreated wastewater, pollution of the sea by garbage, intensive development of marine activities, penetration of both invasive and Black Sea yellow-bodied species into the water area have led to changes in the biota and the general state of the ecosystems of the Black and Azov Seas, which negatively affects fishing, tourism and some other activities. Restoration of the ecological health of the marine water area requires an integrated approach to the planning of economic activities, including rational sustainable use of the sea based on a spatial planning tool, the use of the best available technologies, monitoring of anthropogenic impact on the marine and coastal environment, species composition and outbreaks of harmful yellow species. At the same time, the Black Sea (together with the Sea of Azov) is a semi-enclosed large marine ecosystem; it is impossible to achieve a good ecological status of the water area within the local section of the coast of one country, only joint efforts of all coastal states will be able to bring the desired effect. The issues of planning integrated management of marine use, blue growth, combating marine debris, alien and Black Sea harmful species, the introduction of advanced technologies of marine activities are being discussed.    ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,
18:00 - 19:30	Strategic session. Live and work in Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwU1i9tabjE
	Organizers :  Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium, "Choose Your Own" project of the "UNITED RUSSIA" Party,
“Live and work in Russia” is a component of the state-political project “CHOOSE YOUR OWN” of the all-Russian political party “United Russia”. The goal of the project is to achieve personnel, technological and social sovereignty. To achieve this goal, professional personnel are needed. Therefore, one of the priority tasks for the “CHOOSE YOUR OWN” project is to create conditions for choosing to study, live and work in Russia. The strategic session will address issues of attracting, retaining and improving the quality of human capital in priority sectors. Today, the personnel issue is objectively at the top of the development agenda and is one of the most pressing. The possibilities for extensive growth have been exhausted, and unemployment is currently minimal. Accordingly, it is necessary to think about involving both the younger and older generations, improving their skills and productivity, and creating comfortable conditions for human life. We need a new personnel standard - a state document, approved at the highest level, binding on both authorities and businesses, and including, firstly, a personnel map of the region (a complete and truthful picture of the assessment of the region’s personnel policy with an analysis of educational standards and programs, business requests, production development plans and readiness to prepare them); secondly, analysis, collection and spreading of the best HR practices, the best experience in working with personnel; thirdly, a personnel declaration or a set of obligations of the employer to employees (mentoring, working and rest conditions, social security benefits, family dynasties support, provision of housing, honoring the best workers, corporate weekends, etc.).     ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,

01.11.2023

Youth Platform
12:00 - 16:00	Youth platform. Business Event for Young Scientists "Challenge Accepted: Ensuring Touristic, Economic and Technological Sovereignty of the Russian Federation"
	Organizers :  Convention Bureau, ICSER Leontief Centre, Institute for Regional Economic Studies Ras (IRES RAS), St. Petersburg State Institution “External Transport Agency”, Green Mobility International Partnership Initiative, Skolkovo Foundation, Construction company Dalpiterstroy
The external geopolitical situation puts before the Russian Federation the need to solve a number of tasks, among which the development of science is one of the key ones. Russian scientists of the 20th-21st centuries have created a solid foundation of technological and socio-humanitarian sovereignty. The task of young scientists is to accept the challenge and provide future generations with a stable and happy future. The Young Scientists’ Breakfast will bring together talented researchers from different fields of science to discuss the challenges they face. The business breakfast will be opened by a solemn summing up of the results of the business game in the format of the accelerator of sustainable development projects "GAME OF GOALS", in a course of which, for over a year, teams have been designing an electric unmanned urban water transport.    ,   ,   ,   , Moderators : , Moderators : ,   , Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,
Forum Third Day
10:00 - 15:00	Practicing Strategist Brainstorming. Strategic Action Plans for the 2024 Agenda
	Organizers :  Leontief Centre – AV Group Consortium, Association of Specialists in Economic Development of Territories / ASSET
Brainstorming is an event from the "In Your Circle" series, which involves a frank exchange of positive and negative experiences of strategic planning practitioners. Regional and municipal specialists in the format of a strategic session, divided into small groups with the participation of experienced moderators and experts, will seek answers to the most pressing issues of strategy development and realization.  Moderators : ,   ,   ,   ,   ,   ,