The business programme of the International
Youth Economic Forum has been released on the
official SPIEF 2021 website. The Forum includes more than 20 events, including
business and networking sessions, as well as a mentoring lounge.
Much of the expert discussions
will be devoted to entrepreneurial issues. In particular, the participants will
look at environmental entrepreneurship as a growth driver in the green economy
as well as the development of virtual international export centres. In the
Intellectual Property: New Opportunities for Youth Entrepreneurship session,
young inventors, scientists, and experts will discuss challenges facing the
high-tech sector.
The Youth Social Projects for
the Sustainable Development of Regions session will present best practices for
identifying ideas for socially significant projects among students, including
projects that are developed for national priorities and have already been put
into operation at the level of regional administrations. The Creating
Inclusive Startups session is also devoted to social entrepreneurship.
Participants in the Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century: Real Values
of the New Times will discuss the new trend of social entrepreneurship,
volunteering, charity, and environmental protection.
One of the pillars for the
successful development of business among young entrepreneurs is the ability to
build promising and profitable connections on the labour market. The
International Youth Economic Forum traditionally provides ample opportunities
to establish new contacts and network. Networking is a great way to meet
potential partners and like-minded people, exchange experience, and put
existing business communication skills into practice. The event programme
offers a unique format of synergy for managed networking and education.
A mentoring lounge will be
available to young entrepreneurs on the Forums sidelines. «In the process of
building their first business, entrepreneurs realize rather quickly that the
theoretical knowledge they have gained is a solid foundation, but is not
sufficient for building successful business processes. A lack of practical
skills and work experience in business structures is the main challenge that
up-and-coming businessmen face. Participating in the International Youth
Economic Forum offers a unique chance for young entrepreneurs to present their
projects to experienced mentors and obtain practical advice on further business
development,» Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Director Alexander Bugayev said.
The International Youth Economic
Forum will take place on 5 June 2021 during the St. Petersburg International
Economic Forum. It will be attended by government officials, prominent
businessmen, and public figures. The event is being organized by the
Roscongress Foundation, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, and the Centre
for Assistance to Young Professionals.