The International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” started its work in the capital of Tatarstan. Its programme includes 125 thematic sessions in 12 areas.

The key theme of the forum is “Trust and Cooperation” The KazanForum business programme consists of 12 thematic tracks: international cooperation, economics, tourism, business, science and technology, Islamic finance and investment, sports, halal industry and others. Experts from Russian regions, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries and other states will take part in 125 sessions.

Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, will be a speaker at the session “Consolidation of Information Space or its Segmentation”. The discussion will focus on topical issues related to the information space in the world, as well as its segmentation, especially in the context of Muslim countries. Daria Ivankova, Director of TV BRICS International Cooperation Department will also take part in the forum events.

Speakers will discuss regional specifics of promoting health practices and medical technologies at the sessions “Mutual Integration of Wellness Practices of the Muslim World in the BRICS Countries (BRICS Health Coalition)”, “Strategy for the Development of Modern and Traditional Medicine in the CIS countries, BRICS, SCO, EAEU (ASI)”.

On 16 May Janna Tolstikova will make a presentation of TV BRICS for Russian and foreign media.

The programme also includes the 10th Kazan Forum of Young Entrepreneurs of the OIC countries, a forum for young diplomats of the OIC countries, presentations of startups, a tournament of young chefs and other events. KazanForum guests will be able to visit the international exhibition Russia Halal Expo.

The International Economic Forum of Russia and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries will be held for the 15th time this year. By a decree of the Russian President, it has been granted federal status since 2023.