Alfa-Bank has launched Alfa Conf, a nationwide series of large-scale offline gatherings designed to energize entrepreneurs and business leaders across the country. The initiative marks a deliberate shift from purely digital engagement to immersive, face-to-face experiences that blend education, networking, and inspiration in a single vibrant format.
What makes Alfa Conf distinctive is the opportunity for attendees to engage in complimentary, value-packed conversations with accomplished speakers. The program is designed so every participant can draw practical insights, ask questions in real time, and walk away with tangible ideas to accelerate their ventures. The bank positions these events as a bridge between theory and practice, offering more than speeches by creating spaces where entrepreneurial action can happen on the spot.
Denis Osin, head of small and micro business at Alfa-Bank, emphasizes that the bank’s support for entrepreneurs goes beyond online resources or isolated seminars. Alfa-Bank has a long-standing tradition of hosting forums and conferences that deliver real-world relevance, accessibility, and peer connection. Alfa Conf extends this approach by inviting attendees to be active co-creators of the experience, rather than passive listeners. The aim is to spark collaboration, enable rapid networking, and inspire the birth of innovative business ideas by leveraging the collective energy of a diverse community.
“Now we not only revitalize events, we also deliver them in a completely new format – Alfa Conf. We not only invite the best speakers, but also give entrepreneurs the opportunity to become full-fledged participants, organize creative networks and create interesting business ideas. We see their unorthodox entrepreneurial mindset and we say again ‘You are doing everything wrong, go ahead’,” the bank noted. The conversation underscores a culture that rewards bold experimentation, practical problem-solving, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in pursuit of growth and impact.
The initial Konf took place in Kazan, drawing a powerful response from the entrepreneurial community. In the first hours, several hundred people registered, and attendance surpassed a thousand participants across the event. The success story continues with plans to bring Alfa Conf to Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Vladivostok, followed by additional cities across the nation before year-end. The organizers stress that the program will be scaled thoughtfully to maintain intimacy, value, and high levels of interaction even as it expands.
In Kazan, the lineup featured notable figures such as Ilya Averbukh, Maxim Potashev, and Denis Kutergin, among other innovative entrepreneurs and business builders. The format encouraged organic connections, with participants soaking up ideas in a relaxed, informal environment. Attendees had the chance to mingle with top Alfa-Bank executives and to hear directly from the speakers about the challenges they faced, the risks they took, and the strategies that helped them succeed. This blend of mentorship, peer learning, and candid dialogue helps position Alfa Conf as a practical resource rather than a traditional conference.
Beyond business talk, Alfa Conf included a philanthropic thread that resonated with attendees. Participants were invited to support seriously ill children by donating to the Life Line Charitable Foundation, with all proceeds earmarked for high-tech medical operations and specialized care. The charitable component reflects Alfa-Bank’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility, showing that entrepreneurship and community welfare can go hand in hand. The initiative illustrates how business events can incorporate meaningful social outcomes without compromising professional value for attendees.