The Russian SME Forum will take place on 3 June, bringing together representatives of government bodies, business, development institutions, the banking sector, technology companies, and the international expert community. The Forum is organised by the Roscongress Foundation together with OPORA RUSSIA. “The Russian SME Forum traditionally opens the ...
The Roscongress International Cooperation Area will be open at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), to be held from 3 to 6 June 2026. This communication and thematic platform format, developed by the Roscongress Foundation’s international platform Roscongress International, has established itself as an effective ecosystem for dial...
The adoption of AI tools in the workplace means human judgement is more important than ever.Image: Unsplash/Aerps.comThis article is part of:Centre for the New Economy and SocietyThis regular roundup brings you essential news and updates on the labour market from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the New Economy and Society.Top stories: How the adopti...
Piecing together a strong workforce.Image: Getty Images/fizkesThis article is part of:Centre for the New Economy and SocietyGeopolitical and geoeconomic change are reshaping access to skills and workforce planning, affecting the near-term talent landscape.Organizations are shifting from firm-centric approaches to ecosystem-based workforce strategies as a r...
The AI transformation is the defining challenge for leadership today – and HR heads have a central role to play in it.Image: REUTERS/May James/File PhotoThis article is part of:Centre for AI ExcellenceAI transformation is failing far more often because of organizational design choices than because of technology limitations.The organizations winning with A...
Is it possible to replace or supplement GDP with more useful ways of measuring economic progress?Image: Unsplash/DouglasLopezThis article is part of:Centre for the New Economy and SocietyGross domestic product (GDP) growth is typically used to illustrate economic progress in countries around the world.But many experts argue that a better – more economical...
The business programme for the Day of the Future SPIEF International Youth Day, to be held on 6 June 2026 as part of the St. International Economic Forum, has been published.This year the programme will bring together 30 sessions addressing a wide range of topics – from economic development and entrepreneurship to transformation of the media landscape, th...
The full business programme has been published on the official website of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place on 3–6 June.This year, the Forum’s programme is structured around the development of a new model of global development against the backdrop of the transformation of the global economy. The structure of SPIEF 202...
Investments in health, energy, water, education, and infrastructure are productive foundations of economic growthImage: REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueThis article is part of:Centre for the New Economy and SocietyEconomic growth is essential for uplifting living conditions but relying on gross domestic product on its own gives an incomplete picture of real human we...
Previous energy crises have also been moments of opportunity – today's energy shock, too, could be a moment to act. Image: REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)The International Energy Agency has released hundreds of millions of barrels of oil, a short-term measure to soften the impact of the Middle East crisis.But as energy dis...
