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Bank of Russia releases Financial Congress programme and opens registration

The business programme of the Congress will begin with two plenary sessions on 1 July.

Dates of 2026 Bank of Russia Financial Congress announced

The Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia will be held in St Petersburg on 1–3 July 2026

The Growth Trajectory of the Russian Economy Became the Central Theme of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia 2025

The three-day business program included 24 events, among them two plenary sessions and a discussion between the Governor of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina and the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, Fatih Karahan.

Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia 2025 Officially Opened

The first day of the business program of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia commenced in Saint Petersburg. As per tradition, the event was opened with a plenary session featuring the Governor of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina.

Bank of Russia releases Financial Congress programme

This year, the congress will take place in St Petersburg on 2–4 July. It will begin with a plenary session ‘Economic development: how to get on the optimal growth trajectory’ to be attended by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina.

Bank of Russia releases Financial Congress programme architecture and opens registration

The Congress will comprise 21 panel sessions. The Bank of Russia management, representatives of Russia’s leading financial institutions, government authorities, and the expert community will take part in the sessions.

Bank of Russia fixes dates of Financial Congress in 2025

The Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia will be held in St Petersburg on 2–4 July 2025. Two plenary sessions will take place on the first day of the forum (2 July), followed by panel discussions scheduled for 3–4 July.

Bank of Russia releases Financial Congress programme architecture and opens registration

This year, the business programme includes two plenary sessions on 3 July, the first day of the Congress.

Bank of Russia to hold Financial Congress on 3–5 July

The event will take place in St Petersburg on 3–5 July. On 3 July, the first day of the forum, two plenary sessions will be held and on 4–5 July panel discussions will be organised.

THE PROGRAMME OF FINANCIAL CONGRESS OF THE BANK OF RUSSIA IS PUBLISHED

The programme includes 28 panel sessions with more than 100 top level speakers involved. 

A PRELIMINARY BUSINESS PROGRAM HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The business program of the Congress comprises 25 sessions on the topical issues of the Russian financial system’s development.

REGISTRATION FOR THE BANK OF RUSSIA’S 2023 FINANCIAL CONGRESS IS NOW OPEN

The Organizing Committee invites you to register for the Congress. Please visit Participant Area to learn about participation fees, and find out how to submit your application and how it will be processed.

THE MAIN VENUE OF THE CONGRESS HAS BEEN DESIGNATED

The main events of the Bank of Russia’s 2023 Financial Congress will take place at the new premises of the Mariinsky Theatre located on the Kryukov Canal Embankment, St. Petersburg.

THE BANK OF RUSSIA TO HOLD ITS FINANCIAL CONGRESS ON 6–7 JULY 2023

Three days. Plenary sessions and panel discussions. From monetary policy to global challenges.

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Economy & Monetary Policy

Key rate, inflation, productivity, balanced growth

02

Financial Market

Digital platforms, investments, insider trading and manipulation, investors

03

FinTech

Digital ruble and smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, payments

04

Banking Regulation

Capital, concentration, economic conditions

05

Financial Stability

Challenges, risks and vulnerabilities, macroprudential policy

06

Global Agenda

Global economy, uncertainties, trade disputes

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July 1–3, 2026, Saint Petersburg. Day one — BKZ Oktyabrsky (6 Ligovsky Prospekt). Days two and three — New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre (49 Fontanka River Embankment).

180,000 rubles (including 22% VAT) per delegate. Includes: full access to the business program (plenary sessions and panel discussions, except invitation-only events), lunches and coffee breaks, transfers between airport/railway station, hotel, and Congress venues, special rates at official partner hotels.

Fill out the form at ifcongress.ru and wait for your application to be approved by the organizers.

Until June 19, 2026.

Yes. Each participant must personally confirm their attendance via SMS.

No SMS received — call the hotline. Photo won't upload or need to change details — email info@ifcongress.ru with the participant's full name and request details.

Once your registration is confirmed, a list of official hotels with special rates will appear in your personal account.

Yes, transfer is included. Routes: Pulkovo Airport or Moskovsky Railway Station — official hotels — Congress venues.

Once your application is approved, an invoice will be available in your personal account. Payment accepted from companies or individuals, including by bank card.

Yes, via the group account or by request at info@ifcongress.ru.

Email info@ifcongress.ru — we will contact you to discuss participation in the business program.

Email partners@ifcongress.ru — we will share partnership options and help you find the right fit.

Email info@ifcongress.ru with the names of the current and new participant. This must be done by June 19, 2026. The new participant must complete registration.