‘From Points on the Map to Points of Growth’ – Organising Committee sets dates for KazanForum 2026
‘From Points on the Map to Points of Growth’ – Organising Committee sets dates for KazanForum 2026
23 September
The first meeting of the Organising Committee of the 17th Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum International Economic Forum was held in Moscow where its dates were determined. The event will take place in Kazan on 14-15 May 2026.
The meeting of the Organising Committee was chaired by Vice Chairman of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Organising Committee Marat Khusnullin. The event was attended by Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov, head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov as well as representatives of federal ministries and agencies.
Marat Khusnullin reminded the attendees that the business programme of KazanForum 2025 was attended by 8,500 representatives from 96 countries and 82 regions of Russia.
“KazanForum once again confirmed its status as an important platform strengthening the partnership between Russia and the countries of the Islamic world. Common interests and deep mutual respect are the basis of our dialogue. I am confident that KazanForum will continue to be the bridge that contributes to bringing Russia and Muslim states together,” the vice chairman emphasised.
Rais of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Regional Organising Committee, Chairman of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group and Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee Rustam Minnikhanov summarised the results of the 2025 forum: over 200 events were held, including 148 sessions with 990 speakers, 130 agreements were signed, and the event was covered by 500 media from 20 countries.
Key outcomes include the growth of the market for halal financial products, increased trade turnover with countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the opening of a Kazan office of the international organisation establishing standards for Islamic finance AAOIFI. Such areas as the international exhibition of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic world and a unique real estate platform International Property Market continue to develop successfully as well.
The Plenary Session of the Ministers of Culture of the OIC countries Dialogue of Cultures – the Foundation for Preserving Identity and Diversity in a Multipolar World became one of the significant events. Representatives from 17 member states participated in it to discuss pressing issues of cultural identity and interaction in the context of globalisation.
It was decided to designate Kazan as the cultural capital of the Islamic world at the 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the OIC states in Saudi Arabia.
“I would like to emphasise that the upcoming KazanForum 2026 will be held within a landmark event – Kazan receiving the status of the cultural capital of the Islamic world. This decision highlights the city’s importance as the centre of Islamic culture and heritage as well as its role in intercultural dialogue. We believe that this milestone must be reflected in the agenda of KazanForum and the meeting of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group. It is proposed to name the plenary session of the forum ‘From Points on the Map to Points of Growth – Uniting Technological and Financial Initiatives,’” stated Rustam Minnikhanov.
The rais of Tatarstan proposed holding KazanForum 2026 on 14-15 May 2026. Advisor to the President of Russia and Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Executive Secretary Anton Kobyakov supported the proposal. “In the context of ongoing geopolitical changes and the growth of Russia’s foreign trade, preserving and strengthening stable partnership relations are crucial for the transformation of the Russian economy. The forum is designed to be a platform for enhancing interaction between Russia and Islamic countries. Participants are showing particular interest in bilateral sessions dedicated to developing interstate ties in a wide range of issues. It is important to continue strengthening this dialogue by offering relevant topics for discussion within the forum’s business and cultural events,” stressed Anton Kobyakov.
He also noted that meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders of Arab countries are scheduled for October 2025. The results of these negotiations will lay foundation for organising business missions of the Kazan forum to countries in the Arab region. The main task is to present real opportunities for investments and joint projects, identify priority areas for cooperation. The results of the business missions will become the basis for shaping the content the discussions in the business programme of KazanForum in 2026.
Head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency and Secretary of the Republican Organising Committee of the annual Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum International Economic Forum Taliya Minullina noted that following the event in 2025, there was growth in the market for halal financial products, an increase in participants in the National Bank’s experiment on partnership financing and a noticeable rise in trade turnover with OIC countries.
“Dear colleagues, KazanForum makes a significant contribution to the development of trade and economic relations between Russia and the countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. In the last five years, the turnover of goods has doubled, and the turnover of services has quadrupled. The dedicated, meticulous work of all members of the Organising Committee will allow us to prepare the next KazanForum at a fundamentally new qualitative level,” said Taliya Minullina.
The Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum International Economic Forum has been held annually in Kazan since 2009. The key objective of the event is to develop economic, trade, social and cultural relations between Russia and Islamic states. The event is organised by Roscongress Foundation.
The meeting of the Organising Committee was chaired by Vice Chairman of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Organising Committee Marat Khusnullin. The event was attended by Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov, head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov as well as representatives of federal ministries and agencies.
Marat Khusnullin reminded the attendees that the business programme of KazanForum 2025 was attended by 8,500 representatives from 96 countries and 82 regions of Russia.
“KazanForum once again confirmed its status as an important platform strengthening the partnership between Russia and the countries of the Islamic world. Common interests and deep mutual respect are the basis of our dialogue. I am confident that KazanForum will continue to be the bridge that contributes to bringing Russia and Muslim states together,” the vice chairman emphasised.
Rais of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Regional Organising Committee, Chairman of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group and Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee Rustam Minnikhanov summarised the results of the 2025 forum: over 200 events were held, including 148 sessions with 990 speakers, 130 agreements were signed, and the event was covered by 500 media from 20 countries.
Key outcomes include the growth of the market for halal financial products, increased trade turnover with countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the opening of a Kazan office of the international organisation establishing standards for Islamic finance AAOIFI. Such areas as the international exhibition of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic world and a unique real estate platform International Property Market continue to develop successfully as well.
The Plenary Session of the Ministers of Culture of the OIC countries Dialogue of Cultures – the Foundation for Preserving Identity and Diversity in a Multipolar World became one of the significant events. Representatives from 17 member states participated in it to discuss pressing issues of cultural identity and interaction in the context of globalisation.
It was decided to designate Kazan as the cultural capital of the Islamic world at the 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the OIC states in Saudi Arabia.
“I would like to emphasise that the upcoming KazanForum 2026 will be held within a landmark event – Kazan receiving the status of the cultural capital of the Islamic world. This decision highlights the city’s importance as the centre of Islamic culture and heritage as well as its role in intercultural dialogue. We believe that this milestone must be reflected in the agenda of KazanForum and the meeting of the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group. It is proposed to name the plenary session of the forum ‘From Points on the Map to Points of Growth – Uniting Technological and Financial Initiatives,’” stated Rustam Minnikhanov.
The rais of Tatarstan proposed holding KazanForum 2026 on 14-15 May 2026. Advisor to the President of Russia and Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Executive Secretary Anton Kobyakov supported the proposal. “In the context of ongoing geopolitical changes and the growth of Russia’s foreign trade, preserving and strengthening stable partnership relations are crucial for the transformation of the Russian economy. The forum is designed to be a platform for enhancing interaction between Russia and Islamic countries. Participants are showing particular interest in bilateral sessions dedicated to developing interstate ties in a wide range of issues. It is important to continue strengthening this dialogue by offering relevant topics for discussion within the forum’s business and cultural events,” stressed Anton Kobyakov.
He also noted that meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders of Arab countries are scheduled for October 2025. The results of these negotiations will lay foundation for organising business missions of the Kazan forum to countries in the Arab region. The main task is to present real opportunities for investments and joint projects, identify priority areas for cooperation. The results of the business missions will become the basis for shaping the content the discussions in the business programme of KazanForum in 2026.
Head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency and Secretary of the Republican Organising Committee of the annual Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum International Economic Forum Taliya Minullina noted that following the event in 2025, there was growth in the market for halal financial products, an increase in participants in the National Bank’s experiment on partnership financing and a noticeable rise in trade turnover with OIC countries.
“Dear colleagues, KazanForum makes a significant contribution to the development of trade and economic relations between Russia and the countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. In the last five years, the turnover of goods has doubled, and the turnover of services has quadrupled. The dedicated, meticulous work of all members of the Organising Committee will allow us to prepare the next KazanForum at a fundamentally new qualitative level,” said Taliya Minullina.
The Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum International Economic Forum has been held annually in Kazan since 2009. The key objective of the event is to develop economic, trade, social and cultural relations between Russia and Islamic states. The event is organised by Roscongress Foundation.
