The investment forum "RUSSIA CALLS!" will be held for the first time in Nizhny Novgorod.

      On April 20, 2026, at 12:54, the agenda for investment in the country will focus on Nizhny Novgorod – the capital of the Volga Federal District will host the VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLS! Nizhny Novgorod" for the first time. The forum will be a key platform for dialogue between business, government, and investors, setting the direction for the development of the Russian economy.

      The Nizhny Novgorod region is one of the largest IT hubs in Russia and ranks fifth in the rating of digital regions by the volume of investments in advanced technologies. Therefore, the business program will focus on the growth of IT companies in the region. Within the session "Digital as a Growth Driver: Technological Issuers and Private Capital," experts will discuss how one of the leading regional centers for IT development and digital services is formed, as well as what opportunities technological companies open for investors.

      Also on the forum's agenda:

      ∙ Plenary session: "2026: New Challenges or Transition to Sustainable Development?" — the perspective of the largest public companies on the development of their markets and industries in 2026, the impact of macroeconomic conditions on business development strategies, challenges of 2026 for capital markets, and opportunities for investors.

      ∙ "Investment Strategy and Top Ideas 2026" — a strategy for private investors in 2026, promising instruments with the greatest potential, macroeconomic forecast from VTB My Investments experts.

      ∙ "Conversation of Economists: Macroeconomics of Russia and Regional Trajectories of Industrial Growth" — the macroeconomic landscape of 2026, the formation of a new industrial map of Russia, investment flows to the regions.

      A detailed program can be found on the official forum website https://russiacalling.ru/.

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