There are many potential investors among participants at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The heads of four completely different Russian regions discuss their expectations for the event and what they have to offer business.

The theme of Open to the World, the fourth special edition of the Russian Convention Bureau, is the role of professional communities in the development of the event industry, including their positive impact on infrastructure and the image of countries, regions, and cities.

The date is 18 March 2018, and we’re in Haikou (China). It’s the final battle of the World Electronic Sports Games. Millions of viewers worldwide watch their favourite e-sports players via live streams. After a fierce three-round Dota 2 match, Team Russia defeated their Brazilian rivals, earning 800000 dollars in prize money. This is Russia’s most resounding victory in recent years, giving the team top spot in the overall rankings.

The annual report by PricewaterhouseCoopers describes key trends in global and Russian markets for entertainment and media (E&M) and gives a forecast for industry development over 2018–2022.