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Manish Kumar's speech is scheduled for September 3 as part of the session "Inspiring Investments: Development Strategy for Growth and Scaling" (12:00 – 13:30 Vladivostok time). The session will be moderated by Vera Podguzova, Senior Vice President and Director of the External Relations Directorate at PSB.
Key speakers at the session include Alexey Chekunkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic; Boris Korobets, Rector of Far Eastern Federal University; Denis Kravchenko, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy; Elena Bezdenyezhnykh, Vice President of RUSAL; Elena Marinina, Deputy General Director of the Roscongress Foundation and Director of the Innosocium Foundation; Mikhail Mamuta, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Russia; Park Johng Ho, Chairman of the Russia-Korea Business Council; Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region; Veronika Nikishina, General Director of the Russian Export Center; and Ankur Goel, General Director of Skwerup Capital Partners.
Session participants will discuss mechanisms for attracting private investment into the creative industries, which are emerging as a key driver of economic growth by creating new markets and strengthening the country's export potential. The discussion will focus on adapting financial instruments to the specifics of creative projects, developing tools for expanding into international markets, enhancing financial literacy among entrepreneurs, and building an effective dialogue between investors, representatives of the creative sector, development institutions, and government authorities.
Over the years, the Eastern Economic Forum has established itself as a leading international platform for discussions and decision-making that shape the future of the Russian Far East. This year, the Forum is dedicated to exploring how the Far East can leverage technology and international cooperation to enhance its competitiveness. The plenary session on September 3 will be attended by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, along with heads of state and senior officials from Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, and China.
The session featuring Manish Kumar is dedicated to investments in the creative industries—a sector that is today emerging as a key growth driver not only for the Far East but for the entire Eurasian region. The Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation consistently addresses this topic within the framework of its expert and business initiatives.
1 September, 2026
Manish Kumar to Speak at the Eastern Economic Forum
Manish Kumar, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation and President of Soltex Group, will participate as a speaker at the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, held in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4 under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation. Broadcasts of the Forum sessions are available on the Vostok 24 TV channel.
Manish Kumar's speech is scheduled for September 3 as part of the session "Inspiring Investments: Development Strategy for Growth and Scaling" (12:00 – 13:30 Vladivostok time). The session will be moderated by Vera Podguzova, Senior Vice President and Director of the External Relations Directorate at PSB.Key speakers at the session include Alexey Chekunkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic; Boris Korobets, Rector of Far Eastern Federal University; Denis Kravchenko, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy; Elena Bezdenyezhnykh, Vice President of RUSAL; Elena Marinina, Deputy General Director of the Roscongress Foundation and Director of the Innosocium Foundation; Mikhail Mamuta, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Russia; Park Johng Ho, Chairman of the Russia-Korea Business Council; Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region; Veronika Nikishina, General Director of the Russian Export Center; and Ankur Goel, General Director of Skwerup Capital Partners.
Session participants will discuss mechanisms for attracting private investment into the creative industries, which are emerging as a key driver of economic growth by creating new markets and strengthening the country's export potential. The discussion will focus on adapting financial instruments to the specifics of creative projects, developing tools for expanding into international markets, enhancing financial literacy among entrepreneurs, and building an effective dialogue between investors, representatives of the creative sector, development institutions, and government authorities.
Over the years, the Eastern Economic Forum has established itself as a leading international platform for discussions and decision-making that shape the future of the Russian Far East. This year, the Forum is dedicated to exploring how the Far East can leverage technology and international cooperation to enhance its competitiveness. The plenary session on September 3 will be attended by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, along with heads of state and senior officials from Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, and China.
The session featuring Manish Kumar is dedicated to investments in the creative industries—a sector that is today emerging as a key growth driver not only for the Far East but for the entire Eurasian region. The Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation consistently addresses this topic within the framework of its expert and business initiatives.
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