Programme of the XVII International Economic Forum
«RUSSIA — ISLAMIC WORLD: KAZANFORUM» 2026
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International Halal Trade Fair "Kazan Halal Market"
12 May,
11:00–12:00
Agro-industrial park "Kazan"
Business negotiations in the boutique format "Halal Reception"
13 May,
Industrial excursions in 5 main directions
13 May,
Meeting of the Russian-Indonesian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation
13 May,
C1. B2B meetings
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 3 (theater)
E1. Public Procurement: New Challenges and Exchange of Experiences (ANO DPO "SibIGMU")
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 5 (theater)
F1. I International Congress "Energy Security of Eurasia" (Ministry of Energy of Russia)
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 6
F1. Session with the participation of foreign ombudsmen (Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in the Republic of Tatarstan)
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H1. Russia-Saudi Arabia Business Bridge: Pitch Session (Opora Russia)
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 8 (theater)
I1. II Russian-Pakistani International Conference "Evolution of RussianPakistani Relations in the Context of a Changing World Order" (KFU)
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 9 (round table)
K1. The first meeting of the Working Group on Science and Higher Education between the Russian Federation and the OIC (Ministry of Education and Science of Russia)
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 10 (theater)
N1. Opening of the IT Zone
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Cluster A, 1st floor
P1. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
Q1. B2B meetings
13 May,
10:00-11:30
1st floor (theater)
О1. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
Official opening of the International Halal Trade Fair "Kazan Halal Market"
13 May,
11:00-12:00
Agro-industrial park "Kazan"
C2. Islamic Fintech: Modern Approaches and Prospects (RII)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 3 (theater)
E2.B2B meetings
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 5 (theater)
F2. I International Congress "Energy Security of Eurasia" (Ministry of Energy of Russia)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 6
F2. Standard of living: modern challenges and development vectors (Ministry of Labor of the Republic of Tatarstan)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H2. A cultural code is the basis for mutual understanding with foreign partners (Opora Russia)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 8 (theater)
I2. II Russian-Pakistani International Conference "Evolution of RussianPakistani Relations in the Context of a Changing World Order" (KFU)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 9 (round table)
J2. Global Campus: A New Format for Russian Universities to Presence in OIC Countries (KFU)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 10 (theater)
N2. Healthy Generations as Strategic Capital of the Islamic World (BARS Group JSC)
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Cluster A, 1st floor
P2. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
Q2. B2B meetings
13 May,
13:00–14:30
1st floor (theater)
О2. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
C3. Strategic CoInvestment Pool: Hybrid Partnership Models (IVF RT)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 3 (theater)
E3. The role of anticorruption policy in the development of public administration and the economy (Office of the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan on AntiCorruption Policy)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 5 (theater)
F3. Current Issues of the Islamic Financial Model (Lomonosov Moscow State University)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 7 (theater)
F3. I International Congress "Energy Security of Eurasia" (Ministry of Energy of Russia)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 6
I3. Human Capital for Foreign Economic Activity: Training Specialists for Partnership between Russia and the Islamic World (RUDN University)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 8 (theater)
I3. II Russian-Pakistani International Conference "Evolution of RussianPakistani Relations in the Context of a Changing World Order" (KFU)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 9 (round table)
J3. Humanitarian presence in the Islamic world - new tools (Rossotrudnichestvo)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 10 (theater)
N3. Export of IT solutions and development of digital partnerships (Ministry of Digital Development of the Republic of Tatarstan)
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Cluster A, 1st floor
P3. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
15:00–17:00
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
Q3. B2B meetings
13 May,
15:00–17:00
1st floor (theater)
О3. Publicprivate partnership session
13 May,
15:00–14:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor
Modest Fashion Day
13 May,
18:30-20:00
Meeting of Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Foreign States in Russia
14 May,
IEC "Kazan Expo"
Meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Russian Commission on Economic Cooperation
14 May,
Meeting of the Co-Chairs of the Intergovernmental Russian-Turkmen Commission on Economic Cooperation
14 May,
09:30-10:30
Kazan Town Hall
TASS Business Breakfast
14 May,
09:00-10:00
A4. 1st meeting of the Joint Russian-Omani Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation (Ministry of Economic Development of Russia)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1 (round table)
All-Russian Management Competition "Leaders of the Construction Industry"
14 May,
10:00-17:00
Cluster A, Pavilion 3, 1st floor
B4. Russia - Türkiye (Representative Office of the Republic of Tatarstan in Turkey)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 2 (round table)
C4. Human Resources for Islamic Finance: How to Grow Talent for a New Industry (Kadyrov Chechen State University)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 3 (theater)
D4. Federal Law No. 417-FZ: Interim results of the experiment (Sberbank)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1. Russian Islamic Economic Forum (theater)
E4. Congress of Prosecutor General's Offices of the OIC Countries (Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 5 (theater)
F4. Digital Transport of the Future: Intelligent Transportation and Autonomous Technologies (Russian Ministry of Transport)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 6 (theater)
G4. The International Association of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a driver of the BRICS 2030 Strategy (Association of Clusters, Technology Parks, and Special Economic Zones of Russia)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H4. Media Cooperation: Russia - Islamic World
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 8 (theater)
I4. Industrial tourism as a new trend: opportunities for development (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 9 (theater)
J4. Meeting of the Russian-Indonesian Working Group (KFU)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 10 (theater)
K4. Horizontal Diplomacy" and the International Association of Young Diplomats. Long-Term Friendship Strategy (Council of Young Diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 11 (theater)
L4. International Partnership in Culture: From Educational Programs to Joint Creative Projects (KazGIK)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 12 (theater)
M4. Grand opening of the "Female Perspective" track
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor (theater)
M4.1. Women of the Islamic World: Entrepreneurship and Economics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Mәrhәmet - Mercy)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 3, 1st floor (theater)
N4. Acceleration program: educational block 2 (Ministry of Digital Development of the Republic of Tatarstan)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
O4. Grand opening of the All-Russian industry track "Leaders of the Construction Industry"
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1, 1st floor
O4. Master class in Arabic and Persian calligraphy (KFU)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Cluster C
Opening ceremony of the 10th OIC Forum of Young Diplomats
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 11 (theater)
Q4. Russia-UAE: Towards Joint Development of Housing and Public Utilities
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 2 (theater)
О4.1. Project defense and presentation
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1, 1st floor
Р4. Earth in Digital: Geoinformation Systems and Platform Solutions for Managing the Territories of Russia and the Islamic World (Rosreestr)
14 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1 (theater)
Congress of Ministers of Culture of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
14 May,
11:00-12:30
Tatar State Academic Theater named after G. Kamal
A5. Round table "Russia - Ghana" (Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 1 (round table)
B5. Round table "Russia - Indonesia" (Ministry of Economic Development of Russia)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 2 (round table)
C5. Russia's Economic Sovereignty in the Era of Sanctions and Platforms (Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 3 (theater)
D5. Islamic Finance for Business (Sberbank)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 1. Russian Islamic Economic Forum (theater)
E5. Congress of Prosecutor General's Offices of the OIC countries (Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 5 (theater)
F5. Investment cooperation with OIC member countries, the Caspian Basin and the Asia-Pacific region (Ministry of Transport of Russia)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 6 (theater)
G5. Greater Eurasian Partnership: Development Strategy (GSV «RIW», Russian Foreign Ministry, IOEC, RANEPA)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H5. Export of Russian halal products: an impetus for developing new markets (Russian Ministry of Agriculture)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 8 (theater)
I5. Industrial cooperation between Russia and the Islamic world (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 9 (theater)
J5. Meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group (KFU)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 10 (theater)
K5. Opening of the Young Entrepreneurs Forum. Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in 2026 (Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 11 (theater)
L5. Cinema of Islamic countries in a multicultural paradigm (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 12 (theater)
M5. Women in the Economics of Health and Medicine: Leadership and Innovation (Mәrhәmet - Mercy)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor (theater)
N5. Pitch session (Ministry of Digital Development of the Republic of Tatarstan)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
O5. Master class "Palestinian Embroidery" (KFU)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Cluster C
O5. Project defense and presentation
14 May,
13:00–14:30
2 st floor, hall 13 (theater)
Q5. Water-Based Infrastructure: Potential and Future (Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation, Unified Institute of Spatial Planning of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 2 (theater)
O5.1. International Industry Cooperation - Infrastructure for Creation: Plans, Projects, Solutions, Technologies
14 May,
15:00-16:00
1st Floor, Hall 1
A6. From food security to systemic resilience: The Role of Russia and the UAE (REBC)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 1 (round table)
B6. Round table "Russia - Ethiopia"
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 2 (round table)
C6. Islamic Finance in the Petrochemical Sector: Common Challenges, Results, and Opportunities for Russia and OIC Countries (Tatneftekhiminvestholding)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 3 (theater)
D6. Islamic Finance: Trends and Transformation (Sberbank)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 1. Russian Islamic Economic Forum (theater)
E6. State Audit: A Strategic Partner in Performance Management for Sustainable Economic Growth (Accounts Chamber of Russia)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 5 (theater)
F6. Caspian Cooperation: Russia's Role in Developing Islamic Initiatives (North-South Club)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 6 (theater)
G6. Export of medical services (Russian Ministry of Health)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 7 (theater)
H6. Export Potential of Russian Halal Products. Accreditation and Certification in Russia and Abroad (Rosakkreditatsiya)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 8 (theater)
I6. Creation and Development of Industrial Parks: Best Practices and Innovations (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 9
J6. The first meeting of the Working Group on Science and Higher Education between the Russian Federation and the OIC (Ministry of Education and Science of Russia)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 10 (theater)
K6. Features of the development of entrepreneurship in the OIC space (Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 11 (theater)
L6. The Heritage of Islam in the Context of Intercultural Interaction: The Role of Museums in the Modern World (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Hall 12 (theater)
M6. Women's entrepreneurship as a driver for the development of the halal economy (Mәrhәmet - Mercy)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Pavilion 2, 1st floor (theater)
N6. International Cooperation in Higher and Continuing Education: Russia and the Islamic World (Innopolis University)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
O6. Master class "Oriental henna patterns" (KFU)
14 May,
15:00–17:00
Cluster C
Q5.1. B2B meetings
14 May,
15:00-16:00
2st Floor, Hall 13
Р5.1. B2B meetings
14 May,
15:00-16:00
1st Floor, Hall 2
O6. Plenary session: "Artificial Intelligence - New Efficiency in the Construction Industry" (Ministry of Construction of Russia)
14 May,
16:00–17:00
Hall 2
A gala reception hosted by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan on the occasion of the XVII International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum"(Admission strictly by invitation)
14 May,
18:00-20:00
Meeting of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group
15 May,
09:00-12:00
IT park named after Bashir Rameev
A7. 3rd meeting of the RussianMalaysian Working Group on Tourism (Ministry of Economic Development of Russia)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 1 (round table)
All-Russian Management Competition "Leaders of the Construction Industry"
15 May,
10:00-17:00
Cluster A, Pavilion 3, 1st floor
B7. Business Dialogue "Russia - Qatar" (Business Russia)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 2 (theater)
Business breakfast for investors hosted by the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation
15 May,
10:00-11:00
C7. The Role of the Capital Market in Financing the Economy: Challenges and Opportunities (Bank of Russia)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 3. Congress of representatives of national banks of OIC countries (round table)
D7. Islamic Finance in Russia, the CIS and Other Countries (AAOIFI)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 4. Annual Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (Theater)
F7. Halal Product Logistics: Market Requirements and Practical Solutions for Export (FESCO)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 6 (theater)
G7. AI as Infrastructure: International Cooperation in Medicine (Innopolis Special Economic Zone)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H7. Conference on the Development of Equestrian Sports
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 8 (round table)
I7. Round table: "Russia - MENA. Innovative Development of the Creative Economy" (ASI)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 9 (round table)
J7. Incentives in the Halal Industry (CZR Consulting Malaysia)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 5 (theater)
K7. B2B meetings
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 11
K7. Russia-OIC Strategy Session: Outlines of the Future Polycentric World Order (Council of Young Diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Academy of Youth Diplomacy)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 11 (theater)
K7. Successes and Prospects of Youth Programs in Islamic Countries: Tourism, Leadership, and Higher Education (Ministry of Education and Science of Russia)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 10 (round table)
L7. Living Heritage: Dialogue of Cultures in the Age of Globalization – From Identification to International Recognition (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 12 (theater)
M7. Women's career trajectories: opportunities, challenges, and development prospects (Mәrhәmet - Mercy)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
N7. B2B meetings
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
O7. Master class on oriental headdress (KFU)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Cluster C
O7. Session "Technical Customer"
15 May,
10:00-11:30
1st floor, hall 13 (theater)
O7. Session "Technical Customer"
15 May,
10:00-11:30
1st floor, hall 13 (theater)
P7. Labor productivity in construction and housing and communal services (Ministry of Construction of Russia, NOSTROY Association, NNISF RAASN)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
1st floor (theater)
Q7. Meeting of the CIS basic organization in the field of seismic engineering (Ministry of Construction of Russia, Research Center for Construction)
15 May,
10:00-11:30
Hall 2 (theater)
A8. Russia – Malaysia: Opportunities for Cooperation in Creative Industries (Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 1 (round table)
B8. Trade and Industrial Dialogue "RussiaArab World" (RADS)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 2 (theater)
C8. Partnership financing as a driver of infrastructure development and sustainable growth (Bank of Russia)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 3. Congress of representatives of national banks of OIC countries (round table)
D8. Sukuk in Islamic Finance (AAOIFI)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 4. Annual Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (Theater)
F8. Industrial Dialogue: Sustainable Development and Innovation in the Context of Russian-Islamic Cooperation
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 6 (theater)
G8. Fundamental Science and the Global Biomedicine and Biopharmaceutical Market (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, StemTek LLC)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 7 (theater)
H8. Cooperation in Sports: Sharing Experiences between Russia and the Islamic World (Russian Ministry of Sport)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 8 (round table)
I8. Nature is the basis for the formation of technological alliances between Russia and the Islamic world (ASI)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 9 (round table)
J8. Education and Training for Talent Development in the Halal Industry (CZR Consulting Malaysia)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 5 (theater)
K8. Bioeconomy – a driver of regional development (Ministry of Education and Science of Russia)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 10 (round table)
K8. Closing of the 10th Forum of Young Diplomats of OIC Countries
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 11 (theater)
L8. New cultural communication in the social media sphere
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 12 (theater)
M8. The Women's Factor in Economic Growth: Family, Society, Future (Women's Union of Russia)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor (theater)
N7. B2B meetings
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Pavilion 2, 1st floor
O8. Master class in Arabic and Persian calligraphy (KFU)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Cluster C
O8. Session "Leaders of Digital Change"
15 May,
13:00-14:30
Hall 1, 1st floor
P8. Building the Future: Digital Transformation of the Construction Industry
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 1 (theater)
Q8. World Architecture and the Construction Complex: Traditions and Trends (Ministry of Construction of Russia, Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences)
15 May,
13:00–14:30
Hall 2 (theater)
R8. Summing up the results of the VI AllRussian industry competition for managers "Leaders of the Construction Industry"
15 May,
13:00–14:30
1st floor (theater)
PLENARY SESSION "FROM POINTS ON THE MAP TO POINTS OF GROWTH: UNITING TECHNOLOGICAL AND FINANCIAL INITIATIVES"
15 May,
15:30–17:00
IEC "Kazan Expo", hall named after I. Shakirov
A gala dinner for participants of the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum." Announcement of the Halal Business Woman and Halal Charitable Woman International Awards (Admission strictly by invitation)
15 May,
18:00-20:00
The 16th All-Russian Forum of Tatar Religious Figures "National Identity and Religion"
16 May,
09:30-11:30
UNESCO World Heritage Site Tours: Kazan City Tour with a Visit to the Kazan Kremlin and the Island City of Sviyazhsk
16 May,
09:30-18:00
Horse racing
16 May,
18:00-20:30
Kazan Hippodrome
A tour of the ancient city of Bolgar. Festive events dedicated to the day of the adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria, "Izge Bolgar Zhyeny"
17 May,
08:00-12:00
