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 overview is published to inform the market participants and other stakeholders about the most urgent problems with infrastructural investments.

Outcomes of the VI Eastern Economic Forum.

Event industry is an independent segment of the economy, covering the entire range of services for events of various formats. These include exhibitions, congresses, incentive programs, festivals, social events, celebrations, sports events, etc.