More than 150 companies took part in the international export forum Made in Russia, hosted at the Moscow Manege from October 19 to 20. The forum’s press service reported these attendance figures and noted the event’s broad international scope.
The forum acted as a platform to showcase Russia’s leading innovations, strengthen business links, explore new development directions, provide policy and financial support, and exchange best practices among participants. The organizers emphasized that many participants used the event to advance their product portfolios and extend reach into additional markets, despite recent sanctions and trade constraints that affected exporters in 2022. A central message from the organizers highlighted resilience and ongoing momentum in Russian export activity, with companies adapting to new markets and continually pursuing growth opportunities. Source: Forum organizers.
In addition to a busy conference agenda, attendees enjoyed a comprehensive exhibition program. A total of 78 Russian companies displayed their flagship export products at dedicated stands, while another 108 companies were represented through an electronic catalog. The catalog provided a digital showcase of innovations and capabilities, enabling prospective buyers and partners to explore capabilities prior to meetings. Source: Forum organizers.
Geographic coverage of participants reached across 46 Russian regions. The Central Federal District led in applications with 42 submissions, followed by the Northwestern Federal District with 11 and Siberia with nine as the next strongest clusters. This geographic distribution underscored the broad regional involvement and the national scope of the export drive. Source: Forum organizers.
The forum’s exhibition was organized into focused clusters, including Industry, Ecology, Smart City, Information Technologies, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Agricultural Equipment, Education, and Consumer Goods. Each cluster highlighted sector-specific innovations and case studies, allowing delegates to compare technology solutions and assess potential collaboration opportunities across industries. Source: Forum organizers.
Award ceremonies were scheduled for October 20, 2023, recognizing outstanding cases during the federal stage of the All-Russian Exporter of the Year competition. The event aimed to celebrate notable achievements and provide visibility for leading export initiatives. Source: Forum organizers.
Looking back at the previous year, the Made in Russia forum attracted 78 foreign delegations in 2022, a notable increase compared with the prior year. A total of 134 Russian companies presented their developments and technologies, and the event facilitated about 40 business meetings along with more than 300 B2B sessions over three days. The overall attendance exceeded 5,600 participants, illustrating strong international interest and robust networking opportunities in the export sector. Source: Forum organizers.