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Roscongress Foundation unveils business program for SME Forum at SPIEF

The Roscongress Foundation has published the business program for the 11th Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, to be held on June 3 during SPIEF. The program, themed 'Creative Code of Economy: A New Growth Formula for SMEs,' includes five thematic blocks and a plenary session with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage May 4–15, 2026 Published Aug 13

Overview

The Roscongress Foundation, organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), has released the business program for the 11th Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME Forum), scheduled for June 3, the opening day of SPIEF. The announcement was made via the forum’s official website and reported by TASS.

This year’s SME Forum will center on the theme "Creative Code of Economy: A New Growth Formula for SMEs," according to the Roscongress Foundation. The program will be divided into five thematic blocks: "SMEs and the State," "Accelerating SMEs," "Industries and Digitalization," "Workforce," and "Foreign Economic Activities." The key event will be a plenary session titled "Creative Code of Economic Development: A New Formula for SME Growth," with participation from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Coverage comparison

The announcement was covered in two TASS English-language reports. One focused on the broader SPIEF business program, noting that it includes over 150 sessions grouped by thematic areas and is built around the theme of creating a new global development model. The other report detailed the SME Forum specifically. Both sources rely on official statements from the Roscongress Foundation and Russian government officials, with no independent verification from other outlets.

Key claims

The 11th Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises will take place on June 3, 2026, as part of SPIEF, according to the Roscongress Foundation as reported by TASS.
The SME Forum’s central theme is "Creative Code of Economy: A New Growth Formula for SMEs."
The business program will be divided into five thematic blocks, as announced by the foundation.
A plenary session titled "Creative Code of Economic Development: A New Formula for SME Growth" will feature Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
SPIEF will be held from June 3 to 6, according to TASS.

Perspectives

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak emphasized the importance of small and medium-sized businesses as "key drivers of sustainable economic development and increased business activity in the regions of Russia." He called for ensuring conditions for further growth, expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs, and introducing modern technological and managerial solutions, including in creative industries.

Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee, highlighted the broader forum’s role in facilitating "pragmatic dialogue aimed at finding solutions that can ensure sustainable development amid global transformation." He described SPIEF as a platform for constructing new approaches to cooperation and launching initiatives that shape the economic agenda for years to come.

The SME Forum, according to the Roscongress Foundation, has become an important platform for open dialogue between the state, business, and development institutions. This year’s focus on the creative economy reflects a broader trend toward digital solutions, new cooperation formats, and export initiatives as drivers of entrepreneurship growth.

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TASS — English as of May 4, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading Economic development and global transformation — Informative and neutral

Facts Included:

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's expanded business program has been published
The program is built around the theme of creating a new global development model
The program includes over 150 sessions grouped by thematic areas
The forum will be held on June 3-6

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TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading Support for small and medium-sized enterprises — Informative and slightly promotional

Facts Included:

The 11th Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises will take place on June 3
The central theme of the Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises is 'Creative Code of Economy: A New Growth Formula for SMEs'
The forum's business program will be divided into five thematic blocks
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held from June 3 to 6

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's expanded business program has been published. The program is built around the theme of creating a new global development model.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 4, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe program includes over 150 sessions grouped by thematic areas.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 4, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe 11th Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises will take place on June 3. The central theme of the Russian Forum of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises is 'Creative Code of Economy: A New Growth Formula for SMEs'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe forum's business program will be divided into five thematic blocks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 15, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held from June 3 to 6.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 4, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 5 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13