The SME Forum

How Do You Export and Avoid Failure?

14 Jun , 10:00–11:15
Russian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Forum: Foreign Economic Activity
Stories of Failure
Congress Centre, zone B, 2nd floor, conference hall B1

To foster economic growth, it is imperative to bolster exports as a crucial gauge of competitiveness. The expansion of SMEs' exports in goods and services stands as a paramount indicator of the country's SME development. However, despite the conducive conditions for enhancing export potential among SMEs, numerous barriers and challenges persist, both domestically and abroad. Russian exporters who have achieved notable success will illuminate their personal experiences encompassing triumphs and setbacks, encapsulating the quintessential narratives encountered by Russian entrepreneurs.

Moderator
Sergey Sokolov, General Director, Novosibirskkhleboprodukt

Panellists
Olga Belyakova, General Director, Eurasian Cooperation Center
Svetlana Bocharnikova, Head of Export Sales Department, REAL AGRO; leading specialist in trade with China
Ilona Gorsheneva-Dolunts, Director, Owner, InterBiz Trade and Logistics Company
Valentina Kovalskaya, Individual entrepreneur, founder of the Slonvish brand
Ekaterina Remizova, Founder, General Director, Alpha Resource
Sabina Sodikova, General Director, Agrozan Ru

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