Business leaders and professionals
Discuss macroeconomic trends and their implications for industry, explore practical solutions and connect with peers.
21st International Conference
Global Economic
Trends
and Regional Transformation
Economic perspectives, regional development and practical approaches to growth
12 November — Business Track · In person
13–14 November — Academic Track · In person and online
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From global trends
to regional solutions
RRFP 2025 · Photo from the previous conference
Bringing business leaders, policymakers and academics together to discuss economic and regional development
Our community
Who should attend
Policymakers and local government leaders
Explore regional growth drivers, investment priorities and approaches to working with businesses and universities.
University leaders, faculty and researchers
Discuss the future of business education, exchange research ideas and explore opportunities for academic and industry collaboration.
Doctoral students and early-career researchers
Connect with the research community and explore opportunities to present your work in thematic sessions.
Undergraduate and master's students
Present your research in the academic program, discuss ideas with scholars and see how your studies relate to the challenges facing businesses and regions.
Since 2006
A meeting point for business, government and academia
RRFP is an annual international conference bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss economic developments, regional transformation and practical approaches to growth.
Established in 2006 as “Russian Regions in the Focus of Changes”, the conference combines business and academic programs. The 2026 edition is titled “Global Economic Trends and Regional Transformation”.
Conference history (in Russian)
Photo: Rodion Narudinov / UrFU Photo Club
RRFP 2025 in numbers
5,000+participants
100+cities
100+speakers
Bringing people together since 2006
Meet the conference community
A look back at past years' conferences: speakers, delegates and conversations connecting business, government and academia across languages and borders.
The agenda
Key themes
From macroeconomic trends to solutions for regions and businesses
- Macroeconomic trends and their impact on the Russian economy
- Regional economic growth and investment priorities
- Technology and productivity: tools, incentives and implementation
- Addressing workforce shortages and improving labour productivity
- Russia’s national development programs and sustainability as drivers of long-term growth
- AI in business: from experimentation to measurable economic value
- Business education: developing skills for evolving companies and markets
- University–industry collaboration: joint research and projects for regional development
Featured discussions
2026 program
The business program takes place in person on 12 November. The academic program runs on 13–14 November, with in-person and online participation. Further session details will be added as they are confirmed.
Main plenary session
From Adaptation to Growth: The Changing Economy of Russia’s Regions
Macroeconomic challenges, business responses and opportunities for regional development
Business track · In person
About this session
How are regional economies changing, and which approaches help businesses identify new opportunities for growth?
Plenary session · Business education
Empowering Markets by Twin Transition Implementation into Business School Curriculum
For business school deans and faculty, corporate leaders, learning and development professionals, and education researchers
Business track · In person
About this session
Session times and speakers will be announced in the program.
From the conference archive
Watch past plenary sessions
Get a feel of the conference through two plenary recordings from previous editions: the ideas, perspectives and discussions that bring our community together.
Meet the experts
Speakers
Natalya Zubarevich
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Natalia Orlova
Alfa-Bank
Marat Ismagulov
Alfa-Bank
Vladimir Salnikov
Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting
Sergey Roshchin
HSE University
Artem Shadrin
HSE University
Sergey Afontsev
Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences
Plan your participation
First time at our conference?
Start with the themes most relevant to your work, research or studies.
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Explore the agenda
Browse the key themes and announced sessions.
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Choose your format
Join the business track in person in Ekaterinburg. The academic track offers both in-person and online participation.
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Register
Complete the registration form for your chosen track. To attend both the business and academic tracks, complete both forms.
Need help planning your participation?
Participant enquiries
Contact the relevant team for guidance.
International participants econ.international@urfu.ru Business track sv.kovalenko@urfu.ru Academic track anastasia.faizova@urfu.ruAcademic track · 13–14 November 2026
Present your research
English-speaking researchers are welcome to present their work at the conference. The academic program includes 12 thematic sessions accepting presentations in English, with opportunities to participate in person or online.
Find a session for your research
The sessions below accept presentations in English. Use the session code when enquiring about your submission, and confirm the presentation format with the academic coordinator.
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GSD
Government Support of Economic and Spatial Development
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GCH
Global Challenges of Regional Economic Development in an Era of Uncertainty, Fragmentation of International Trade and Mass Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
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CCE
Current Challenges of Economic Science
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FIS
Fiscal Instruments for Stimulating the Socio-economic Development of Regions
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MIG
Migration Processes and Intercultural Communications in the Context of Global Challenges
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DSI
Digital Servitization and Industrial Strategy under Regional Transformations Jointly organised with Southern Federal University
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IGT
Innovative and Green Technologies by Economic Sectors
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ACC
Accounting and Analysis in Business Management
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GCC
Global Challenges for Companies and Industries: From Constraints to Opportunities
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MEP
Modeling Economic Processes Using Econometric and Statistical Methods
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GES
Global Economy: Sustainable Development and Digitalization
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SAH
Social Architecture for the Reproduction of Human Capital
Publication opportunities
Three electronic collections are planned following the academic program. Presenting at the conference and publishing a paper are separate parts of participation.
Selected research articles
A collection of the best research articles selected for publication following the conference.
Planned indexing: RINCConference proceedings
A collection of written conference contributions, separate from the selected research articles volume.
Planned indexing: RINCYoung researchers’ collection
A separate electronic collection featuring contributions by young researchers.
Not indexedRINC is Russia’s national scholarly citation database, hosted on eLIBRARY.RU. Publication requires a written submission; conference registration or a presentation does not automatically secure publication. Please confirm the accepted manuscript languages, submission requirements and the appropriate collection with the academic coordinator.
How to take part
Choose a session above and register for the academic program. If you would like to present, contact the academic coordinator with your proposed topic and session code for submission instructions and deadlines.
Before preparing your slides or manuscript, please confirm the presentation length, online participation arrangements, and any publication requirements that apply to your contribution.
Academic enquiries
Anastasia Faizova
Presentations, submissions and publications
Explore RRFP 2025
Discover the conference through past talks, presentations and photographs, offering a closer look at its themes and discussions.
RRFP 2025 materials
The venue
Botanicheskaya
Metro · onward public transport
19 Mira Street
Conference shuttles
Conference venue
GSEM UrFU
Campus Novokoltsovsky
Campus Novokoltsovsky
Venue address
View map
7, 100-letiya Uralskogo Universiteta Street
Venue and formats
Join us in Ekaterinburg
Participation options
12 November — Business track
In person
13–14 November — Academic track
In person and online
Languages and interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation into English is planned for key plenary sessions. Selected sessions will be held in English. The language and availability of interpretation will be listed for each session in the program.
Before you attend
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the venue?
In-person events take place at the Graduate School of Economics and Management, Ural Federal University, on the Novokoltsovsky campus: 7, 100-letiya Uralskogo Universiteta Street, Ekaterinburg, Russia. You can reach the campus by public transport from Botanicheskaya metro station, by taxi or by car.
Conference shuttles will also run from 19 Mira Street. Departure times, boarding details and campus access arrangements will be published closer to the conference.
When does the conference take place?
The business track takes place on 12 November 2026.
The academic track runs on 13–14 November 2026.
Can I participate online?
Online participation is available in the academic track.
The business track takes place in person.
Please check the program for the format of each session.
Where can I find the program?
Initial announcements are available in the
Program section.
The detailed schedule and confirmed speakers will be added
as preparations progress.
Will there be sessions in English?
Selected sessions will be held in English, and simultaneous
interpretation into English is planned for key plenary sessions.
Please check each session’s program entry for language
and interpretation details.
How can I submit a paper or find out about publication opportunities?
For enquiries about the academic track, paper submissions
and publication opportunities, contact Anastasia Faizova at
anastasia.faizova@urfu.ru.
Participant registration is separate from paper submission
and does not imply acceptance for publication.
How do I register?
Select “Register”, choose the business or academic track,
and complete the relevant form. If you plan to attend both
tracks, please complete both forms.
Who can help international participants plan their visit?
For questions about attending from abroad, contact the GSEM
International Affairs Office at
econ.international@urfu.ru.
Please confirm participation arrangements and any invitation
documents you may need before booking your trip.
What are the participation terms?
Join RRFP 2026
Choose your
track
Each track has a separate registration form.
Attending both? Please complete both forms.
Business track
Economic perspectives, regional development and practical solutions for business
12 November 2026In person · Ekaterinburg Register for the business track
Registration deadline: 5 November 2026
Academic track
Research discussions, paper presentations and opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues
13–14 November 2026In person and online Register for the academic track
Registration deadline: 20 October 2026
12–14 November 2026 · Ekaterinburg, Russia · GSEM, Ural Federal University
The conference team
Organizers and partners
GSEM UrFU
Graduate School of Economics and Management, Ural Federal University
Expert
Analytical Center Expert
Expert Ural Business Magazine
Expert Ural business magazine
RABE
Russian Association of Business Education
Contacts
International participants
GSEM International Affairs Office
econ.international@urfu.ruBusiness track
Svetlana Kovalenko
sv.kovalenko@urfu.ruAcademic track and publications
Anastasia Faizova
anastasia.faizova@urfu.ru