From October 21 to 24, St. Petersburg will host the BRICS+ Business Forum—the flagship event of Business Week, which will unite it with the 30th International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist." The forum will take place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre, supported by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, and the Government of St. Petersburg.

October 21: Opening and Initial Strategic Sessions

The first day will set the tone for the entire program. The forum will open with a plenary session titled "Connecting BRICS, Building the Future: Project Cooperation as a Driver of Sustainable Growth." Throughout the day, strategic sessions will be held focusing on BRICS food stability and tourism exchange between Russia and African countries—with an emphasis on developing direct air traffic and jointly promoting destinations.

A special feature of the day is the business game "How Companies from BRICS+ Countries Can Establish Reliable Communications in Russia." This is a practical tool for those just entering the market who want to avoid common pitfalls. The day will conclude with a gala reception for the BRICS+ Business Forum.

October 22: Exhibition and Joint Meetings

The main event of the second day is the opening of the BRICS+ Business Forum exhibition. It will feature country pavilions, partner booths, and the central "BRICS+ House" zone.

On the same day, a joint meeting with the "Russian Industrialist" will be held: "Project Cooperation: BRICS+ Opportunities for Industrial Development in Modern Realities. From Plans to Implementation." Concurrent sessions will cover export-import management in the gas industry featuring Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, and Russia, alongside a block of closed events for delegates and VIP participants. For those who want to see production from the inside, an "Industrial Tourism" block has been organized, offering excursions to 10 enterprises in St. Petersburg.

October 23: International Track and Technological Leadership

The third day is the most action-packed in terms of parallel tracks. It will begin with the official opening of the "Russian Industrialist" and an exhibition tour, followed by a plenary session titled "Industrial Achievements as the Main Vector of the Country's Technological Leadership," and a meeting of the Coordinating Council on Industry dedicated to implementing the Russian Federation's export-import strategy.

As part of the BRICS+ Business Forum, this day will feature the following sessions:

⦁ "Space as a Territory of International Cooperation"

⦁ "BRICS+ Industrial Clusters: Synergy of Resources and Competencies"

⦁ "Crypto Mining and International Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence"

⦁ "Transport and Logistics Corridors: Connecting Continents"

Running in parallel will be the "International Cooperation and Export" track: a Russian-Serbian scientific and technological conference, sessions on engaging with the Middle Eastern (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq) and Indian markets, blocks hosted by RSPP Commissions and Committees, and joint events with banks such as PSB, Sberbank, and others. Award ceremonies will take place throughout the day.

October 24: Human Resources, Regions, and Football

The final day is dedicated to human resources potential and the regional agenda. Sessions will cover international student exchanges between St. Petersburg and BRICS+ countries, the "Industry in the Regions" block, and Youth Day. The morning will kick off with an "Industrial Breakfast" featuring representatives from the Ministry of Industry