Programme 2018

February 16
11:00–12:30
The Future of the Labour Market Changes under way in various sectors of the economy (the implementation of innovative projects, the creation of high-productivity jobs, etc.) demand a highly professional workforce, whose labour will have the greatest possible effect on the pace a...
Changes under way in various sectors of the economy (the implementation of innovative projects, the creation of high-productivity jobs, etc.) demand a highly professional workforce, whose labour will have the greatest possible effect on the pace and quality of economic growth, as well as new approaches to developing essential qualifications and labour mobility for implementing promising projects. What professions will be the most in demand in the near future? Once qualifications have been confirmed, what comes next? Will it be possible to get another job in another area?









13:00–14:30
The Silver Economy: Maturity in Business The over-50s offer significant but currently underappreciated potential for expanding entrepreneurial activity. According to data from Rosstat, over-50s account for over 40% of the Russian population, and this figure is set to rise by 450,000–500,...
The over-50s offer significant but currently underappreciated potential for expanding entrepreneurial activity. According to data from Rosstat, over-50s account for over 40% of the Russian population, and this figure is set to rise by 450,000–500,000 people a year. What should be done to encourage people over 45 to become entrepreneurs? How can real success stories boost growth in entrepreneurial activity? Which forms of interaction between the state, business and development institutions will be most effective in developing entrepreneurship in this section of the population?