Programme

Discussion Show “The Economy of the Future”

RUSSIAN ECONOMIC AGENDA

Young people are the future of the country, and it is their view that will play a key role in forming Russia’s strategy for economic development over the next 25 years. Rapid scientific and technical advances and modern technological breakthroughs have encouraged the global community to seek ways of adapting to structural economic, societal, and other changes. This new industrialization raises the question of what the Russian economy will be like in 2030. What future challenges will face Russian society and the economic elite? To answer these questions, we must identify the benchmarks which will be key to meeting the needs of society, the family unit, and government. In this changing environment, it is the outlook of young people that will help determine the optimal direction for the Russian economy, while preserving national identity. The Economy of the Future will be held in the format of a discussion show, and will serve as a platform for students at leading Russian universities to present their views on the economy of the future.

Moderator:
Sergey Pershin , Head, Programme and Expert Directorate, The World Festival of Youth and Students Project (WFYS); Deputy Head, Directorate for Preparation and Execution of the WFYS

Panellists
Kirill Varlamov , Head, Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
Olga Golyshenkova , President, International Association for Corporate Education
Victor Koksharov , Rector, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin
Yaroslav Kuzminov , Rector, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Eduard Omarov , General Director, KVANTA +; Vice President, All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses OPORA Russia
Petr Orlov , Chief People Officer, Mars Petcare in Russia
Cihan Sultanoglu , Assistant Secretary-General, The United Nations Organizations; Regional Director, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, the United Nations Development Programme
Anatoly Torkunov , Rector, MGIMO University

Key moments

People are main drivers of economy.
Cihan Sultanoglu
Assistant Secretary-General, The United Nations Organizations; Regional Director, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, the United Nations Development Programme
By 2020 66 % of global population will live in the cities, that’s why tackling climate change and solving transportation problems is going to be very important for further development.
Cihan Sultanoglu
Assistant Secretary-General, The United Nations Organizations; Regional Director, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, the United Nations Development Programme
The modern economy must be for the people and not the other way round. Development of human capital should be its foundation.
Victor Koksharov
Rector, Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin
Faster covering of distances, speeding up time and acceleration of movement will have a considerable impact on the economy and on particular regions, as well as entire countries.
Anatoly Meshcheryakov
State Secretary, Vice-President, Russian Railways
We have so much ahead of us! Dream and try to make your dreams more vivid than your memories.
Petr Orlov
Chief People Officer, Mars Petcare in Russia
I am proud today that we have such great potential. Our future is secured and we have the people who can make this future.
Eduard Omarov
General Director, KVANTA +; Vice President, All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses OPORA Russia
Those who make decisions quickly and effectively are becoming successful today.
Eduard Omarov
General Director, KVANTA +; Vice President, All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses OPORA Russia