Overview of the Upcoming 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is scheduled for June 3-6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Russia. This prominent economic conference, established in 1997, gathers over 10,000 participants from more than 100 countries to address global economic challenges. Saudi Arabia will be the guest country for the 2026 event.
- 01The SPIEF has been held annually since 1997, with a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 02In 2025, SPIEF attracted a record 24,200 participants from 144 countries.
- 03Investment agreements signed at SPIEF have exceeded $775 billion since 2010, with a peak of 9.6 trillion rubles (approximately $320 billion) in 2013.
- 04Prominent attendees have included leaders from 40 countries, including Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron.
- 05The 2026 SPIEF will take place at Expoforum, marking the tenth time at this venue since 2016.
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The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will occur from June 3 to 6, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Recognized as the country’s principal economic conference since its inception in 1997, SPIEF convenes heads of state, finance ministers, and executives from both Russian and international firms to discuss pressing economic issues. The forum typically attracts over 10,000 participants from more than 100 countries, with a record of 24,200 attendees in 2025. Since 2010, SPIEF has facilitated investment agreements totaling over $775 billion, with the largest single-year agreements reaching 9.6 trillion rubles (around $320 billion) in 2013. Notable past attendees include leaders like Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron. For the 2026 forum, Saudi Arabia will be the guest country, and the event will be hosted at the Expoforum venue for the tenth consecutive time. The SPIEF's organizational structure includes the Roscongress Foundation, which manages the event, and it is supported by numerous corporate sponsors, including VEB.RF and Rosatom.
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