In Russia and around the world there is now an understanding that sustainable economic development is attainable only in a steadily developing society. Achieving growth without tackling social problems is impossible. In order to create an ecosystem of socially-oriented projects in Russia, we need funding channels, up-to-date regulations, technological innovations, and an effective information environment. The Roscongress Foundation’s social platform was created in order to provide a working environment for this social ecosystem.

The World Economic Forum publishes a Report on its 48th annual meeting held from 23 to 26 January.

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 February issue of Open to the World, a special edition (digest) of the Russian Convention Bureau, tells the readers about main features of event industry development in Russian regions. The authors of the digest note that Russian regions have made great progress which is helpful in attracting major international business events to the country.