INFORMATIONFOR PARTICIPANTS

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WELCOMETO THE EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM!
3–6 September 2024, 08:00–20:00
Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU)
Ajax, Russky Island, Vladivostok
We recommend that you arrive at the Forum venue in good time, at least 30–40 minutes before
the start of the event of your interest. The journey time from the city centre to the FEFU campus
is approximately half an hour (depending on the traffic).
To access the Forum venue, you need to receive a badge and pass a PCR test.
An accreditation badge is invalid without a negative PCR test result.

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CONTENTS
ENTRY TO RUSSIA FOR FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS ...................................................................................................... 4
DOCUMENTS FOR CROSSING THE BORDER ............................................................................................................ 4
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA? ..................................................................................................................................... 4
ARRIVAL IN VLADIVOSTOK ............................................................................................................................................. 5
BY AIR ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
BY RAIL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
BY SHIP/PRIVATE YACHT ............................................................................................................................................ 6
ARRIVAL AND PARKING OF VESSELS AT VLADIVOSTOK BAYS ............................................................................. 6
FORUM VENUE .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
ACCESS TO THE FORUM VENUE .................................................................................................................................... 8
HOW TO GET TO THE FORUM VENUE? ..................................................................................................................... 8
BADGE COLLECTION ................................................................................................................................................... 9
PCR TESTING AND BADGE ACTIVATION ................................................................................................................. 10
ACCREDITATION OF PERSONAL VEHICLE .............................................................................................................. 14
PAYMENT FOR PARTICIPATION AND SERVICES .................................................................................................... 15
FORUM PROGRAMME .................................................................................................................................................... 16
BUSINESS PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................................................... 16
VLADIVOSTOK SEASONS FESTIVAL OF CULTURE ................................................................................................ 17
EEF SPORTS GAMES ................................................................................................................................................. 18
EXHIBITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
EXHIBITIONS AT THE FORUM VENUE ...................................................................................................................... 20‘FAR EAST STREET’ EXHIBITION .............................................................................................................................. 21
THEMATIC AREAS .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
ROSCONGRESS CLUB ............................................................................................................................................... 22
GOVERNORS’ CLUB ................................................................................................................................................... 23
INNOVATION SPACE .................................................................................................................................................. 23
CHESS LOUNGE ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
VINOGRAD ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
ROSCONGRESS URBAN HUB ................................................................................................................................... 24
ROSCONGRESS FOUNDATION’S ‘COUNTRY’S HUMAN POTENTIAL’ ECOSYSTEM OF PROJECTS .................. 24
INTERACTIVA MAP OF RUSSIA’S REGIONS ............................................................................................................ 26
POINT JUNIOR ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
BUSINESS SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
INTERNET ACCESS .................................................................................................................................................... 27
ROSCONGRESS MOBILE APP ................................................................................................................................... 27
BROADCASTS OF FORUM EVENTS .......................................................................................................................... 27
ARRANGING BUSINESS MEETINGS ......................................................................................................................... 28
INFORMATION AND PR SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................ 28
PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 28
ROSCONGRESS PHOTO BANK ................................................................................................................................. 29
ORGANIZING AND HOLDING PRESS EVENTS ......................................................................................................... 29
SME COOPERATION................................................................................................................................................... 29
ROSCONGRESS.ORG INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL SYSTEM ....................................................................... 30
SPECIAL STATUS FOR ROSCONGRESS FOUNDATION EVENT PARTICIPANTS ................................................. 31
MARMA RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES LAB ............................................................................................................... 32
INFORMATION AND SERVICES POINTS ................................................................................................................... 32
TRANSPORT .................................................................................................................................................................... 33
CAR RENTAL ............................................................................................................................................................... 33
SHUTTLE BUSES ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ............................................................................................................................................ 35
DINING AT THE FORUM VENUE .................................................................................................................................... 35
GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 36
SERVICES AT THE FORUM VENUE........................................................................................................................... 36
FIRST AID .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
CURRENCY AND BANK CARD TRANSACTIONS ...................................................................................................... 37
CITY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................... 37
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................... 38

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ENTRY TO RUSSIA FOR FOREIGNPARTICIPANTS
DOCUMENTS FOR CROSSING THE BORDER
To avoid encountering any problems when crossing the border, all foreign participants arrivingfrom abroad are required to bring the following documents:
If you need a visa to enter the RussianFederation

If you do not need a visa to enter
the Russian Federation

You must bring the following to crossthe border:

You must bring the following to crossthe border:• a visa;• a valid passport;• a medical insurance policy valid
in the Russian Federation.

••a valid passport;
a medical insurance policy valid
in the Russian Federation.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA?
If you need a visa to enter the Russian Federation, you can:1)

receive a visa through an invitation for foreign arrivals (for all EEF participants);

OR
2)

receive an electronic visa (available for citizens of 55 foreign countries).

VISA ON AN INVITATION FOR FOREIGN ARRIVALS
After submitting all the required documents, Forum participants can obtain a short-term, singleentry Russian visa for the period from 24 August to 16 September 2024 at consular officesof the Russian Federation on the day of their application.
You can generate the invitation in the Roscongress personal account. Your personal information
will be automatically uploaded from the Roscongress personal account to the document. You canmanually add the city and country where you will be applying for your visa.
If you have found any errors in your personal data in the application for participation, you cancontact a Roscongress Foundation specialist to make changes to the personal data.
Download and print the invitation for foreign arrivals. Provide your Russian consular officewith the invitation for foreign arrivals and the other required visa documents.
To receive a visa for entry into Russia, individuals in possession of an invitation must apply
at the relevant foreign consular office of the Russian Federation. Information about the locationof Russian consular offices can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Russian Federation.

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E-VISA
Citizens of 55 foreign countries are eligible for e-visas.
Andorra, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta,
Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Oman,
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Vatican City, Vietnam.
The unified electronic visa is a single-entry visa. The validity of the single electronic visa is 60 days
from the date of issue. The permitted period of stay in the Russian Federation on a single
electronic visa is not more than 16 days from the day of entry within its validity period.
The unified electronic visa is not free. To apply for a unified e-visa, it is necessary to fill inan application on the purpose-made website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
electronic-visa.kdmid.ru
For more detailed information, see:
'Visa support' section of the Forum website

ARRIVAL IN VLADIVOSTOKBY AIR
Vladivostok International Airport is Vladivostok’s only airport that serves scheduled flights.
The travel time from Vladivostok International Airport to FEFU is approximately 60 minutes,
depending on traffic.
On 30 August – 5 September accreditation points where participants can obtain their accreditation
badges and PCR testing centres will be available at Vladivostok International Airport, Arrivals area.
Information and services point will be staffed to provide Forum participants with all the necessary
information.
During the Forum, free shuttles will run between Vladivostok International Airport and the Forumvenue. Participants can use the accredited vehicle with driver rental service.
41, Ulitsa Vladimira Saybelya, Artyom+7 (423) 230 6909 (24/7)
vvo.aero
VIP passenger services:+7 (924) 730 4046, +7 (423) 230 6799 (fax)
vip-zal@vvo.aero
For locations of accreditation stands, PCR testing centre, information and services point,and shuttle bus departure point at airport, see:‘How to get to Vladivostok’ section of the Forum website
For a list of items requiring a written customs declaration and to find out how to fill inthe declaration form, see the ‘Customs control’ section of airport website.

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ARRIVING BY PRIVATE JET
If a participant or group of participants is planning to arrive in the Russian Federation by private
aircraft, but there are no direct flights between the country of departure and Russia at the time,
it is necessary to request permission in writing to land the private jet and send it to
the Roscongress Foundation.
Regardless of whether there are direct flights between the departure country and Russia,
all participants arriving in Russia by private jet must submit a request to land the aircraft
according to the operating regulations of Vladivostok International Airport.
For the information on the procedure for obtaining airport landing/departure clearance,
and for the slot application form, see:'Arriving by private jet' section of the Forum website

BY RAILVLADIVOSTOK RAILWAY STATION
2, Aleutskaya Ulitsa,
Vladivostok
vladivostok.dzvr.ru

RUSSIAN RAILWAYS INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTRE
8 (800) 775 0000 (24 hours)
info@rzd.ru
eng.rzd.ru

BY SHIP/PRIVATE YACHTMARINE TERMINAL
1, Nizhneportovaya Ulitsa, Vladivostok+7 (984) 198 3803 (24 hours)

vlterminal.ru+7 (423) 249 7353 (24 hours)
info@vlterminal.ru

ARRIVAL AND PARKING OF VESSELS AT VLADIVOSTOK BAYS
From 00:00 on 2 September 2024 to 24:00 on 6 September 2024, you must have an application
approved by the Organizing Committee to access the waters of Peter the Great Bay in Novik Bay,
which are bound from the northwest by a line from Cape Doronin to Cape Shigina, the watersof Ajax and Paris bays, which are bound from the northeast by a line from Cape Novosilsky
to Cape Zhitkov, as well as the waters of Amur Bay under a low-water bridge with a 500-metre
exclusion zone to the west and east of the bridge.
Approved vessels must additionally agree their time of arrival by telephone: +7 (423) 249 8407,+7 (423) 249 8447.

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FORUM VENUEThe EEF 2024 business programme events will take place at the Far Eastern Federal University(FEFU) campus.
The journey time from the city centre to the FEFU campus is approximately half an hourwhile the journey time from the airport to the FEFU campus is approximately one hour.
Russky Island (Ajax, Vladivostok)
EEF 2024 VENUE LEVEL MAP
Due to the uneven terrain, the buildings of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) are locatedat different levels.

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In the information materials and on signposts at the Forum venue, a short designation
for the location of specific venues is used, where the letter means the building (A, B, C,
D, G, L, M, S), and the digit means the level (from 1 to 12).
Detailed maps of the levels can be found in the ‘Venue maps’ section of Forum website
and in the Roscongress mobile app. Information and services points and Forum
personnel will be available to provide assistance in locating specific venues.

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ACCESS TO THE FORUM VENUEHOW TO GET TO THE FORUM VENUE?

01.

Pick up your badge.

02.

Take a PCR test.

03.

Plan a route to the Forum venue.

We kindly ask that you collect your accreditation badge in advance at oneof the accreditation points in Moscow or Vladivostok. To pick up your badge,please check that you have uploaded all the necessary data to your
Roscongress personal account.

The badge will be active once you present a negative PCR test result
for COVID-19.
You do not need to take a PCR test to collect your badge. You can collect yourbadge and then take a PCR test or do it in the reverse order.
More information on time frames, testing centres, payment procedureand booking are available in the 'PCR testing' section.

Participants have a number of options for getting to the Forum venue:••••

By free Forum shuttle buses
By rented vehicle
By personal accredited vehicle
By personal non-accredited vehicle or taxi.
VIEW THE SCHEME OF THE FEFU TERRITORY

04.

Leave items prohibited at the Forum venue at the accommodation.

05.

Don’t forget your passport

Upon arrival, each participant will have to go through the access control
procedure. You may be asked to turn on your phone or laptop and show
other equipment that you brought to the venue.
Please carefully review the list of items prohibited on the Forum venue
and pay attention to any exceptions.

Please don’t forget to bring along an identifying document (passport) to the venue.
You must present your passport at the checkpoints and keep it with you while you
are at the Forum venue.

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BADGE COLLECTION
The EEF venue and a number of cultural, sports and entertainment programmes events may only
be accessed if you have an accreditation badge.
An accreditation badge is invalid without a negative PCR test result.
Participants are kindly asked to collect their badges in one of the accreditation points
in Moscow or Vladivostok in advance.

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It is required for participants to have on hand their badge and identity document(passport) at all times while at the Forum venue. The badge is personalized and may
not be transferred to third parties.
If the accreditation badge is lost or damaged, please go to the Help Desk or any
accreditation stand.

Before receiving a badge, please make sure that the following conditions in the Roscongresspersonal account have been observed:
1. Participation in the Forum is confirmed
2. The personal information is indicated in full according to the passport data
3. A required photo for your badge is uploaded:• Colour photo against a light background• Photo size – 480 × 640 pixels• Photo format – JPG or JPEG
• Full-face photo with no headgear• Your face must take up at least 70% of the photo

4. A scanned copy of your passport (pages 2 and 3) is uploaded
Tab ‘My events – EEF – Event dashboard – Personal information – Edit data’.
Please make sure that the scanned copy is legible and contains complete information
about the data you gave when registering, including the series and number ofthe document, the issuing date, the issuing authority, and a photo.
Formats: JPG, JPEG, PDF, PNG.
5. Participation fee is paid
If there have been any changes to a participant’s ID since the application was completed,
their personal data needs to be updated in the Roscongress personal account accordingly.
If changes need to be made to fields that cannot be edited, a participant should inform
Roscongress Foundation specialist whose contacts are indicated in the Roscongress personalaccount.
Before issuing a badge, an accreditation point attendant will make sure that the data
specified in the Roscongress personal account corresponds to the ID document.
In the event of any discrepancies, it will not be possible to issue a badge the same day.
Please note that if you are arriving at the Forum venue in an accredited vehicle, the driver mustalso be accredited.

9HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY BADGE IS READY?
There are several ways to find out or being notified when a participant badge is ready:••••An email notification
A notification in the participant’s Roscongress personal account
A call to the Forum information centre: +7 (499) 7000 111
A call to a Roscongress Foundation specialist. The contact information can be foundin the Roscongress personal account (on the right of the photo in the ‘My events – EEF –Event dashboard’ tab).

If you have forgotten your login and password, you can use the login and password recovery
function on the Roscongress personal account login page or contact us by email:weboffice@roscongress.org.
HOW DO I PICK UP MY BADGE?
Badges may be collected in person (upon presentation of the identity document (passport), whose
details are indicated in the Roscongress personal account and an original of personal data consent
form) or by a power of attorney.
If a participant’s badge is collected by a third party using a power of attorney, the authorized
person must present the following:
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Authorized third party’s passport
Original standard power of attorney
List of participants
Copies of the passports of all participants to be accredited
Originals of personal data consent forms

A personal data consent form, a power of attorney form, and an example of how to complete
it are available for downloading in the ‘Badge collection’ section of the Forum website.
WORKING SCHEDULE OF THE
ACCREDITATION POINTSPCR TESTING AND BADGE ACTIVATION!

In order to access the FEFU campus from 07:00 1 September to 23:59 6 September(Vladivostok time, GMT+10), all participants must take a PCR test for the COVID-19.
One PCR test for the entire duration of the Forum must be taken 24 hours before
visiting the Forum venue.
PCR test for access to the Forum venue can be submitted from 07:00 on 30 August(Vladivostok time, GMT+10).

A single test is sufficient for attendance at all Forum events, except the plenary session andevents with the participation of the President of the Russian Federation. Plenary session
attendees must take the PCR test 24 hours before the event.
The badge is activated automatically by a negative test result. The test result is valid for visiting
the venue until the end of the Forum.
Results will be provided within 24 hours, for the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)
method – 4 hours.

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If a participant arrives at the venue by personal accredited car with a driver, then the driver mustalso take PCR test. The participant needs to register the driver for testing in their
Roscongress personal account.
WHEN TO GET TESTED?

You live in Primorsky
Territory or arrived
in Vladivostok before
31 AugustParticipants who live in Primorsky Territory must takea PCR test at one of the dedicated EEF 2024 testing
centres 24 hours before arriving at the venue for the
first time.
Test result is valid until the end of the Forum.
Participants who are arriving to Vladivostok from anotherregion of Russia must take a PCR test and get a negative
result before departure. The test result is valid until
the end of the Forum.

You are departure into
Vladivostok from anotherRussian region
on 1 September and later

If you have booked accommodation on the FEFU campus,
you must have an active badge to enter the area from07:00 on 1 September. For this purpose, you must takea PCR test no earlier than 48 hours before departure
to Vladivostok. The test result will be valid until the endof the Forum.
If you plan to stay in Vladivostok, you must take a PCR test
not earlier than 48 hours prior to your departure
to Vladivostok and have an active badge for accessto the Forum venue.
Take a PCR test at one of the Forum’s dedicated testing
centres, which are provided by Rospotrebnadzor.

TESTING FOR ACCESS TO THE PLENARY SESSION AND EVENTS WITH THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
To attend the plenary session of the Forum and the events with the participation of the Presidentof the Russian Federation, you will need to retest.
Please note that access to these events is by special invitation only; you will be invited in advance.
The invitation to the plenary session will be sent by email.
The test must be taken 24 hours before the event. Take a PCR test at one of the Forum’s
dedicated testing centres, which are provided by Rospotrebnadzor.

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HOW TO GET TESTED?

01.

Provide information about COVID-19 immunity
in the Roscongress personal account.

02.

Find your ID in the Roscongress personal accountand keep it in mind or write it down.

03.

Sign up for PCR testing in the Roscongress personal account.

04.

Pay for PCR testing.

05.

Print, fill out and sign consent forms for medical intervention and to the processingof personal data.

06.

Provide your Forum participant ID at the Forum testing centre or using the off-site
testing.

DATA REQUIRED FOR TESTING
1.

Information about your immunity to COVID-19
In order to be admitted for PCR testing, all participants must provide information about
their immunity to COVID-19 in the Roscongress personal account:• information about COVID-19 vaccination status;• information about previous coronavirus infection (COVID-19) status;• information about permanent residence and temporary addresses in Vladivostok during
the events.

2.

Forum participant ID
The ID is a participant’s identification number in the Roscongress personal account.
You can view your ID:• on the badge (if it has already been received);• in the ‘Personal data’ section of the Roscongress personal account next to the participant
photo.
If a test is not associated with a participant ID, it will not be possible to send the test
results to the Accreditation Centre in order to activate the badge to attend the event.

3.

Сonsent forms for medical intervention and to the processing of personal data
For participants planning to take a PCR test in Moscow, you must print, fill in and sign
a medical treatment consent form before visiting the testing centre and bring it with you.
Medical treatment consent form is available in the ‘Documents required for testing’ sectionof the Forum website.

WHERE TO GET TESTED?
Testing will be carried out only at the Forum’s dedicated testing centres, which are provided
by Rospotrebnadzor in Vladivostok, Moscow and St. Petersburg. The results of tests taken atother laboratories will NOT be accepted.
VIEW THE LIST OF TESTING CENTRES

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BOOKING A TESTPCR testing at dedicated Forum testing centres is strictly by appointment only. In the Roscongresspersonal account, go to the ‘My events’ section and choose ‘EEF 2024’, then open the ‘Event
dashboard – PCR testing’ tab. In the ‘PCR testing – Book a test’ section, choose the mostconvenient testing centre from the list and select a time slot.
Please note: In order to book a PCR testing, you must:• fill in all the required fields of the questionnaire in the ‘Data about immunity’ section;• fill in contact information and E-mail. It is not necessary to confirm the phone number.
Accredited drivers can book a test via the Roscongress personal account of the participantsthat accredited their drivers.
PAYMENT FOR PCR TESTING
In order to pay for a test, you must provide the Forum participant ID of the person whose PCR testis being paid for.
1. Go to the ‘My events – EEF 2024 – Event dashboard – PCR testing –Payment for PCR testing’’ section of the Roscongress personal account
2. Provide medical intervention consent forms for medical intervention
and to the processing of personal data
How do I pay by card
via the Roscongresspersonal account?

3. Click the ‘Pay’ button
4. Provide your ID or ID of the person whose PCR test is being paid for
5. Provide consent for personal data processing (tick the checkbox)
6. Make the payment by card
7. ick the field marked ‘Get a receipt’ and enter your email address in orderto request a receipt. A receipt will be provided within 24 hours
1. Call +7 (916) 536 8111, +7 (916) 698 1820 or email atforumvostok@fcgie.ru

How do I pay
on behalf of a legal
entity?

Requests are accepted on schedule: 2–24 August (09:00–18:00);
25–30 August (07:00–21:00); 30 August – 6 September (24h).
Moscow time, GMT+3.
2. Sign the agreement on behalf of the legal entity
3. Provide the full names and IDs of the participant or participants whose
tests are being paid for in the agreement
4. Make the payment
Testing can only be carried out after the payment has been madein advance and in full.

How do I pay by cash?

Testing centres have cashpoints where you can pay for the test in cash
or by bank card.
Payments are made in Russian roubles.

How do I pay by QR
code?

All testing centers have posters with a QR code and instructions for paying
for testing.
You can pay for testing in the testing centre by QR code. But you should
know your ID Forum participant number.

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OFF-SITE PCR TESTING (VIP)
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok+7 (916) 698 1936
+7 (985) 846 0012
forumvefvip@fcgie.ru
Contracting for testing is done according to the schedule: 2–24 August (09:00–18:00);
25–30 August (07:00–21:00); 30 August – September 6 (24h).
Moscow time (GMT+3).
LAMP TESTING
Forum participants and media representatives may test for COVID-19 by the loop-mediatedisothermal amplification (LAMP) method. Results are available within 4 hours.
To get tested, sign up using your Roscongress personal account. In the list of testing centres,
select those with the LAMP prefix.
At the testing centre, please inform the staff that you plan to be tested using the loopmediated isothermal amplification method.
TEST RESULTS
Lab results will be provided within 24 hours. Before going to the Forum venue, please make surethat your test result is negative and your badge is activated. You can check the test resultin the ‘PCR testing – Test results’ section in the Roscongress personal account.
If you don’t get the test result, you can find out information:• by calling the Forum information centre at +7 (499) 7000 111;
• by calling your Roscongress Foundation specialist.

ACCREDITATION OF PERSONAL VEHICLE
Please note that a limited number of vehicles are allowed on the FEFU campus. We
recommend using the shuttle buses instead.
Accredited vehicles have the right of access to the following locations (depending on the typeof transport pass and the parking index assigned to it):• the FEFU campus and one of the parking areas at the FEFU campus (GR-2B, GR-4,
parking areas at the buildings – K);• pick-up/drop-off zone near the main entrance to building A (level 6) and off-site parking
areas C, D, E;• pick-up/drop-off zone and parking area at Vladivostok International Airport;• parking areas at suggested Forum hotels;• pick-up/drop-off zones and parking areas at cultural and sports and entertainment
programme event locations.

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Each transport pass is issued to a single specific vehicle and is linked to the vehicle’s
data (mark, model, and registration number) and access rights to the FEFU campus
and parking areas.
It is forbidden to transfer a transport pass or driver’s badge to a third party.
Should this occur, the pass and/or badge will be withdrawn and annulled.

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Accredited cars are issued with transport passes; drivers must also be accredited.
Transport passes and drivers’ badges may be collected in person upon presentationof ID (passport) or by a third party (proxy) by power of attorney at Accreditation Centre 1(FEFU campus, building M).
To view details on the conditions of accreditation, standard-issue forms, as well as
the schedule for issuing transport passes and drivers’ badges, see:'Accreditation of personal vehicle' section of the Forum website

PAYMENT FOR PARTICIPATION AND SERVICES
To pay for participation in the Forum, you should create a participation agreement or an invoice
agreement, both of which confirm and guarantee participation.
CREATING A PAYMENT DOCUMENT
The payment document is created as follows:• go to the ‘My events’ section of the Roscongress personal account;• select EEF;
• go to the ‘Event dashboard’ section;• open the ‘Payment’ section;• enter the payer’s information (make sure you enter the information of the individualor legal entity making the payment);• select the payment method;• select the type of payment document: a participation agreement or invoice agreement(a single document incorporating both the agreement and invoice for payment).
MAKING THE PAYMENTThere are two ways to pay for participation:• By invoice. To pay by invoice, the payer should contact their bank.
• By bank card. Acceptable payment forms include Visa, Mastercard, American Express,
UnionPay, and MIR payment system cards issued by Russian banks and UnionPay
payment system cards issued by foreign banks.
The participation fee may only be paid by the individual or legal entity indicated as the Customer
in the participation agreement (invoice agreement).
Should you have any questions regarding payment (including if the payment does not go through),you can get in touch with your Roscongress Foundation specialist. The contact information
can be found in the Roscongress personal account.
PAYMENT AT THE FINANCIAL SERVICES STANDS
Participants can pay the participation fee and the cost of any services provided by the
Roscongress Foundation at the financial services stand at the Accreditation Centre 1 (building M,
FEFU campus). The Forum financial services stands also issue closing documents.
A 5.5% commission is charged when paying for participation and services at the financial
services stands. Participants can pay:
• in cash (Russian roubles);• by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, and MIR payment system cards
issued by Russian banks;• by UnionPay payment system cards issued by foreign banks;• via Faster Payments System (SBP).

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FINANCIAL SERVICES STANDS OPERATING HOURS AND LOCATIONSLOCATION
Accreditation Centre 1(Building M, FEFU campus)

DATE

OPERATING HOURS

2 September

10:00–19:00

3–5 September

08:00–20:00

6 September

10:00–14:00‘Participation fee payment’ section of the Forum website

FORUM PROGRAMME
BUSINESS PROGRAMMEThe key theme of EEF 2024 is ‘Far East 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential’.
The business programme is categorized under seven thematic pillars:
New Contours of International Cooperation

The Russian Far East

Technologies to Ensure Independence

People, Education, and Patriotism

Financial Value System

Transport and Logistics: New Routes

Master Plans: From Architecture to the Economy
A plenary session will be the main event of the Forum. Access to the plenary session
is by invitation only.
The Forum programme incorporates a number of business dialogues, with membersof the Russian business community meeting with colleagues from India, China, and ASEAN
member states. Aside from that, the special events are planned on the Forum sidelines:• The 2nd Falcon Day International Forum;• BRICS Creative Innovations Forum;• Establishing a comprehensive overview of the Russian regions at ‘Far East Street’
exhibition;• The APEC International Conference on Higher Education Cooperation;• The Day of the Future youth programme.
VIEW THE LATEST VERSION
OF THE BUSINESS PROGRAMMESIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETINGThe plenary session will offer simultaneous interpreting into several languages. In 2024,
the plenary session will provide interpreting into English and Chinese. Other sessions will provide
simultaneous Russian–English interpreting.
Receivers for simultaneous interpreting are issued at the entrance to each hall hosting an event.
In the plenary session hall, receivers for simultaneous interpreting are located in the pocketsof the seats in front.

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FALCON DAY INTERNATIONAL FORUM
On 3 September 2024, on the opening day of the 9th Eastern Economic Forum,
the second Falcon Day International Forum will be held. The Forum is dedicatedto strengthening international cooperation in biodiversity conservation and protection of rareand endangered birds of the Falcon family, as well as coordination of national programmes
for the recovering of the gyrfalcon population in the countries of its habitat.
The EEF 2024 participants have a unique opportunity to visit the Falcon Day International Forumfor free upon presenting their badges. Please confirm your participation in the Forum in your
Roscongress personal account.
falconday.ru
BRICS CREATIVE INNOVATIONS FORUM
At EEF 2024, the Innosocium Foundation will organize the BRICS Creative Innovations Forum,
one of the events to be held as part of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship. The Forum will illuminate
the symbiosis of creative industries and digital technologies, and the development and supportof projects at the intersection of the high-tech and creative industries, as well as creative industries
as seen through the lens of techno-optimism. There will be a particular focus on sharing
experiences and finding new areas of growth through the creative economy.

VLADIVOSTOK SEASONS FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
For a complete list, detailed information, and the conditions for visiting events, see:
‘Vladivostok Seasons Festival of Culture’ section of the Forum website
Cultural programme stand (level В6)
Far East Street Exhibition Opening Ceremony. ‘Time to Livein the Far East’ Flashmob
3 September, 10:00–13:00
Embankment of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU)
Entrance is free.
Port of Hope Concert
4 September, 19:00–22:00
Square of Fighters for the Revolution(1, Korabelnaya Naberezhnaya)
Featuring the renowned Russian singer Tatyana Kurtukova,
the Vladivostok Philharmonic Orchestra, and soloists fromthe Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. The concert will include
a special performance by a children’s choir, presenting a compositionin the languages of the Forum’s guest countries, as well as renditionsof Russian songs by national groups from Asia-Pacific nations.
The evening will culminate in the patriotic event, All Flags Come to Visit
Us.
Entrance is free.

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Symphony Orchestra.
4 September, 21:00–22:30
Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre (20, Fastovskaya Ulitsa)
Entrance by invitation only.
Russia-China Friendship Concert
6 September, 18:30–20:00
Primorsky Regional Philharmonic Society (13, Svetlanskaya Ulitsa)
Season opening concert.
Pacific Symphony Orchestra, with the participation of orchestralmusicians from the Shenyang Conservatory, Liaoning Province (PRC).
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor – Vyacheslav Gubanov.
Tickets for this event are sold separately.
VLADIVOSTOK MUSEUMS
During the Forum, participants can visit a number of exhibitions in Vladivostok (entrance is free
upon presentation of a Forum participant badge).
For more detailed information about museums events, see:
‘Vladivostok Seasons Festival of Culture’ section of the Forum website
GUIDED TOURS AND THEATRE TICKETS
EEF participants can book theatre tickets and order individual tour services:+7 (902) 555 5353, +7 (908) 992 3305 (WhatsApp, Telegram)dorogi.mira@mail.ru
Guided tour and theatre ticket booking stand (level В6)

EEF SPORTS GAMESFor a complete list and the conditions for visiting events, see:
‘EEF Sports Games’ section of the Forum website
EEF Sports Games stand (level В6)
EEF International Parade of Sails
1–2 September, 09:00–18:00;
4–6 September, 09:00–18:00
Amur Bay Waters
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Keep Fit Marathon for Vladivostok Schoolchildren
3 September, 08:00–11:00
Vladivostok
Free access for spectators.
III International Chess Tournament for the EEV Cup
3 September, 14:00–20:30; 4 September, 14:00–21:30;
5 September, 14:00–20:00; 6 September, 14:30–18:30
FEFU Library Reading Room (level A10)
Free access for spectators.
Race
4 September, 06:00–08:00
Primorsky Oceanarium (25, Ulitsa Akademika Kasyanova)
Free access for spectators.
Hockey gala match
4 September, 19:00–21:00
Fetisov Arena Sports Complex (284, Ulitsa Makovskovo)
Access: on prior registration in the Roscongress personal account.
3rd International Vladivostok Regatta
5 September, 15:00–18:00
Yubileiny beach area, Vladivostok
Free access for spectators.
The Pacific Cup international curling tournament
5–6 September
Curling Centre (18, Tyumenskaya Ulitsa)
Access as a spectator: by badges.

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EXHIBITIONSEXHIBITIONS AT THE FORUM VENUE
Exhibition of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic
Level А6
The exposition of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic
focuses on the results of the country’s efforts to rapidly develop the Far Eastern Federal District,the system of state support measures for investors in the macro-region, as well as programmesthat aim to develop human capital and improve the quality of life of Far Easterners.
The exposition uses an interactive format to present master plans for cities in the Far East,
key information about industrial and infrastructure projects in various sectors, existing preferential
regimes and new support mechanisms, as well as social initiatives and digital services for citizens
and entrepreneurs.
The Forum participants will have a chance to attend the events of the exposition’s businessprogramme (presentations, ceremonies, public talks, and master classes), hold businessnegotiations in the Far Eastern Lounge, interact with artificial intelligence, and consult
with specialists on the implementation of investment projects and the use of current state support
measures.
The exposition guests will receive comprehensive information about the socioeconomic
development of the Far Eastern Federal District.
‘Welcome to the Far East’ exhibition
Level В5
The exhibition will highlight the most important working directions, already operating and new, upand-coming projects of certain departments and federal executive authorities.
Participants can visit the expositions of:
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Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing(Rospotrebnadzor)
Federal Service for Labour and Employment
Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation
The Urban Hub area, which is being organized with the support of the Russian Ministryof Construction
The Far Eastern regional platform of the student Media Centre of the Russian Ministryof Science and Higher Education
EMERCOM of Russia

An unexpected treat awaits guests and participants of the Federal Agency for Fishery:
the Russian Fish House restaurant, featuring culinary masterpieces of haute cuisine in an outdoor
area in front of building B.
EEF partner networking areas and media partner studios
Levels А3, А4, А5, А6, В5, B6, C6‘Vietnam: The Path to Independence, Justice, and Prosperity’ photo exhibition
Passage between levels А6 and B6

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FSUE Rosmorport photo exhibition
Passage between levels А6 and С6‘FAR EAST STREET’ EXHIBITION
Ajax Bay Embankment (FEFU campus)
3–6 September (only for Forum participants)
7–8 September (for all residents and guests of Vladivostok)
The ‘Far East Street’ exhibition is a unique place for leading Russian and international
professionals in economics, public administration, and the Russian and Asia-Pacific region
business communities to come together.
All 11 regions of the Far Eastern Federal District will showcase their best projects, featuring
a vibrant cultural programme, unique handicrafts, and original cuisine at the ‘Far East Street’
exhibition. Masterclasses, tastings, interactive installations, sporting events, demonstrations,and fairs for local producers, as well as film screenings and the sale of unique jewellery, locallybranded clothing, and souvenirs, are planned in the pavilions.
Far East Street will also feature:• ‘Developing the Far East’ – the pavilion of the Far East and Arctic Development
Corporation.
The pavilion features an interactive exhibition of products from companies establishedin the territories of advanced development and the Free Port of Vladivostok.
Additionally, it offers consultations on the practical application of state support
mechanisms, acquiring land free of charge in the Far East and the Arctic, and provides
services for citizens and entrepreneurs.
• Two pavilions of the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation.
The ‘Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation’ pavilion serves as a platform
for business sessions and the signing of agreements in the field of physical culture
and sports. Here, discussions will take place on topics related to high-performance sports,
international cooperation, and new formats for sports competitions.
The Sports Arena pavilion is the centre of sports activities at EEF 2024. The 'GTO
Games' Open Cup of the Far East will be held here. In addition, all visitors will be able
to complete the standards of the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Complex‘Ready for Labour and Defense’ (GTO) and find out what mark of distinction their physicalfitness corresponds to.
• The Falcon House pavilion is a joint interactive exposition of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. Forum participants will see
several trained falcons live. Each bird will be accompanied by a professional falconer.
Visitors will also learn about the features of birds of prey of the falcon family, the threatof extinction of the gyrfalcon population, support measures, and the history of falconry.
• Next to the Falcon House, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration
with the Roscongress Foundation, organizes an exhibition of traditional Bedouin tents
called the Arabian Village. Guests of this exhibition will be invited to taste real Arabic
coffee and sweets prepared according to ancient recipes, to dive in the hospitalityof the inhabitants of the Middle East.

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• Pavilion of JSC ‘Corporation Tourism.RF’, where opportunities for investing in tourism
infrastructure and tourism development projects, both in the Far East and other regionsof Russia, will be discussed.
A convenient business space will be organized on the site, where presentationsof investment projects, thematic sessions with partners and the signing of cooperationagreements are planned. Guests of the forum will enjoy a diverse cultural programwith tastings of local cuisine and live music.
• The traditional Regions Cuisine will provide an opportunity to taste real Far Easterndelicacies.
Detailed information about the participants of the exhibition and the events programme:
fareaststreet.ru

THEMATIC AREAS
ROSCONGRESS CLUBLevel А11 (building A, level 11)
3–5 September, 08:00–20:00; 6 September, 08:00–18:00
Roscongress Club is a private area for business development, social partnership,
and the implementation of large-scale projects, as well as a networking space that brings
together successful entrepreneurs, politicians, world experts, scientists, as well as culturaland sports figures for the key events of the Roscongress Foundation.
Becoming a member of the Roscongress Club opens up a whole range of extra possibilities
at Russia’s largest conventions and exhibitions. What’s more, it confers a status that highlights
your company’s leading position and role in the wider business establishment.
Access: for Roscongress Club card holders and partner.
The Roscongress Club at EEF 2024:• The Main Lounge is an area where guests can relax and network in an informal
atmosphere. It offers a superb catering service and live broadcasts of Forum businessprogramme events.
• The Presentation Area is a multifunctional space for holding presentations at the highest
level, as well as awards ceremonies and entertainment and charity events.
• The meeting areas provide an excellent option for holding informal discussions
and business meeting for 6–10 people.
• The VIP Lounge is a specially equipped space offering an exclusive environment
for holding business discussions and spending time in a relaxed atmosphere.
The club card confers a range of privileges at the Roscongress Foundation’s forums.
More information on membership benefits for Roscongress Club card holders:'Roscongress Club' section of the Forum website
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GOVERNORS’ CLUBLevel А4 (building А, level 4)3 September, 09:00–20:00; 4–5 September, 08:00–20:00; 6 September, 09:00–18:00
The Governors’ Club is a special, traditional platform at the EEF, created for business meetingsand informal dialogue between the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
It is also a place in which to present the investment attractiveness of the constituent entities,
and to create their positive image.
Every year, the main visitors to the Governors’ Club are the heads of the constituent entitiesof the Russian Federation, the plenipotentiary representatives of the President of the RussianFederation, senior officials of the Russian Federation and the Forum’s guest countries, headsof federal and regional authorities, and the event’s partners.
Access: by EEF participant badge and special access card. Access cards for heads of delegations
may be obtained at the reception desk of the Governors’ Club.
Learn more about the work of the Governors’ Club and fill out an electronic
application for the provision of services here.
Contact information
Project Manager: Daria Efremova
darya.efremova@roscongress.org
Administrator of the Governors’ Club:
governor@roscongress.org

INNOVATION SPACE
Level А3 (building A, level 3)
3–5 September, 08:00–20:00; 6 September, 08:00–18:00
The Innovation Space is the Roscongress Foundation’s flagship project, which serves
as an information technology platform that presents the best scientific and technical developmentsof Russian and foreign companies. The Innovation Space project aims to support young scientists,
inventors, and developers, provide them with further motivation, and create a generationof technological entrepreneurs in Russia.
Over a period of seven years, this project has become an iconic platform for the presentationof innovative solutions and gained a reputation as a multidisciplinary platform for the discussionof the practical issues of digitalization and the country’s scientific development. Traditionally,
the platform is where Russia’s innovative developments are unveiled, and pitch sessions,masterclasses, and specialist discussions are held.
Access: via badge for all EEF 2024 participants.
'Innovation Space' section of the Forum website

CHESS LOUNGE
Level А11 (building А, level 11)
The Chess Lounge is a place where visitors can continue their business networking in an informal
setting, as well as play chess. The lounge will provide an atmospheric space for like-minded
individuals who are ready to establish a culture of intelligence together.

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VINOGRAD
Level С5 (building C, level 5)
3–6 September, 11:00–18:00
The exclusive VinoGrad thematic platform, which was set up by the Roscongress Foundation
and Russian Agricultural Bank, will bring together wineries, industry regulators, distributors,
retailers, professionals, and wine connoisseurs to discuss current issues concerning viticulture
and winemaking in Russia, as well as opportunities to enter the markets of the Asia-Pacific region.
The issues raised during the discussions will be further addressed at the third Russian
Winemaking Forum on 7–8 November 2024 in Moscow.
Visitors to the VinoGrad platform at the EEF will have a chance to take part in open tastingsand master classes, as well as learn about the history and products of leading Russian distributors
and wineries. The platform will also host a salon of wines from Russian producers on such a scale
for the first time.
Access: persons over 18 years of age must present their Participant badge.
‘VinoGrad’ section on the Forum website

ROSCONGRESS URBAN HUB
Level B5 (building В, level 5)
The Roscongress Urban Hub is an international discussion platform dedicated to promoting
research and business cooperation in the field of urbanism. The Urban Hub is a fundamental
project for the Roscongress Foundation; it was established at SPIEF 2023 and will continue
to function at EEF 2024.
The Urban Hub programme at EEF 2024 includes a series of discussions on key urban
development issues. Its highlight will be a panel session during which participants will formulate
the main challenges facing the construction industry.
The central theme will be ‘City by the Water’. Almost all cities in the Russian Far East andthe Arctic are located on sea or river routes. We will examine how this crucial factor influences
the development of the urban environment, the economy, intercity and interregional connections,and human resources.
The international partnership of the Urban Hub is based on the principles of the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations New Urban Agenda. The platform is designed
to become an intellectual hub for groundbreaking ideas pertaining to the urban economy.
'Roscongress Urban Hub' section of the Forum website

ROSCONGRESS FOUNDATION’S ‘COUNTRY’S HUMAN POTENTIAL’ECOSYSTEM OF PROJECTS
Level С6 (building С, level уровень 6)
3–5 September, 09:00–19:00; 6 September, 09:00–18:00
The Roscongress Foundation is developing an ecosystem of its own social, educational,
and youth projects, as well as the ‘Country’s Human Potential’ initiatives. The Foundation’s
projects aim to support young people, establish an inclusive society, improve accessible education,organize career guidance and adaptation, and make it more efficient to find and hire talented
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At the Eastern Economic Forum, the Foundation will present the ‘Country’s Human Potential’
ecosystem of projects, including its new ‘Country’s Human Potential: Careers’ project, whereparticipating companies can post vacancies, and young specialists can find jobs
and internships.
Today, the ‘Country’s Human Potential’ ecosystem of projects includes:• The ‘School Friend’ social project, which helps children and teenagers in difficult life
situations: it helps them with adaptation and socialization, as well as mastering the school
curriculum and preparing for exams.
• The ‘RC Skills’ inclusive project, which offers new employment prospects to people
with disabilities.
• ‘RC-Commonwealth’ is a project to promote the Roscongress Foundation’s social,educational, business, cultural, and other projects and initiatives in CIS countries.
• The ‘Hunter’s Day’ career project, which aims to solve the problem with understaffing
in the regions and attract young specialists to local enterprises.
• The ‘Dream Team’ consists of a team from the Roscongress Foundation’s Participant
Relations Directorate and is a full-fledged educational centre where hundreds of students
and university graduates undergo training and internships every year. The Dream Team
implements special training and career growth programmes, and has developed effective
and modern training and a knowledge base using online courses on its own educational
platform, KLUCH.PRO.

• ‘Country’s Human Potential: Careers’ is a technological space that provides opportunities
to young professionals and university graduates without work experience. A chatbot provides
information about vacancies and internships for young professionals without work
experience, including for people with disabilities.
In the chatbot, applicants can find basic information about companies, vacancies, and internships
in specific regions, industries, and selected professions. The ‘People with Disabilities’ section
presents career programmes for people with disabilities.
‘Country’s Human Potential: Careers’ offers:• A chat bot with a database of numerous vacancies and internships being offeredby the country’s leading companies• An opportunity for specialists without work experience to build a career• Direct access for companies to proactive and motivated young people• Career opportunities for people with disabilities.
The project’s database of opportunities is constantly updated with vacancies and internships
offered by leading Russian companies that take part in Roscongress Foundation events.
At the Eastern Economic Forum, the project will be available to participants on a touch panel
and also in the form of a convenient chat bot on the website career.roscongress.org andon Telegram at t.me/Country_Potential_bot.
All questions and suggestions about participation in the ‘Country’s Human Potential: Careers’
project can be emailed to: potencial.strany@roscongress.org.
Detailed information is available on the website of the ‘Country’s Human Potential’ ecosystem:
projects.roscongress.org.

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INTERACTIVE MAP OF RUSSIAN REGIONS
Level С6 (building С, level 6)
3–5 September, 09:00–19:00; 6 September, 09:00–18:00
The Interactive Map of Russian Regions is a unique space at EEF allowing visitors to take a virtual
tour through the country. The map appears as a large banner construction, and is located on level
C6.
Visitors can scan the QR code and then point their smartphone camera at the map, which will thendisplay virtual emblems of each region. The user can then select an emblem to view video clips.
This way, visitors can learn about the tourist and investment potential of each of Russia’s regions.
They can also find out about local brands and production facilities, examine economic
accomplishments, and view famous natural landmarks.
“The Interactive Map of Russian Regions offers a showcase of the achievements and values of all
89 of the country’s regions. Thanks to MARMA augmented reality technology, visitors can view
videos on the map demonstrating the uniqueness of regional brands and enterprises. In addition,
the map provides information about various regions’ natural riches, historical and cultural values,
and tourist and investment potential. Just pointing the smartphone camera at the stand, visitors
can embark on this virtual tour around all of Russia’s regions. Welcome!” – the team of MARMA.
The map was created in collaboration with the Embroidered Map of Russia national project.

POINT JUNIOR
Level А8 (building A, level 8)
3–5 September, 08:00–20:00; 6 September, 08:00–18:00
Point Junior is a discussion and communication platform that brings together talented school pupils
from Russia and other countries, and offers them the chance to take part in major business eventsand discuss any issues of concern with prominent businesspeople, politicians, and public figures.
The Point Junior Forum is the youth track of the Eastern Economic Forum with the participationof proactive Russian and foreign teenagers aged 14–17. The EEF Junior Forum will be the official
platform for the global project Point Junior, a platform launched by the Content Foundationthat brings together talented teenagers with interesting ideas and strategic thinking.
The platform creates a cross-cutting agenda at key international discussion platforms, giving
teenagers the opportunity to take part in global events and receive mentoring support fromthe world's leading businesspeople, politicians and public figures.

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BUSINESS SERVICESINTERNET ACCESSInternet access is available free of charge at the Forum venue.
Network (SSID): EEF2024
Password: Roscongress
To log in, please enter the ID (7 or 8 digits) and passcode (4 digits)
listed on your badge.

ROSCONGRESS MOBILE APPThe Roscongress mobile app is an information, communication, and service platform
for participants of all events organized by the Foundation.
The Eastern Economic Forum, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and other events
have now been integrated into a single app! The mobile app is available for downloadingin the App Store and Google Play (search term: Roscongress). All the app’s functions
and features are fully accessible after entering the Roscongress personal account login
and password.
Key app features:• Information on all Roscongress Foundation events• Private and group chat features, enabling you to communicate with other Forum
participants• Access to the latest event programme• Video broadcasts of business events• Meeting scheduler• Information on services• Information on transport services and dining at the Forum venue• Forum venue map

BROADCASTS OF FORUM EVENTS
The plenary session and other Forum events will be broadcast on TV screens located at the Forumvenue. Live broadcasts of business programme events can also be viewed.
Live broadcasts of business programme events can also be viewed:• in the ‘Business programme’ section of the official Forum website;• on the Roscongress Foundation website;• in the Roscongress mobile app.
A live broadcast of the plenary session will also be available:• in the Vkontakte community of the EEF (in Russian);• in conference halls No. 11 (in Russian) and No. 12 (in English) at the Forum venue
at B7 level.
A broadcast archive following the event will be available at forumvostok.ru and Roscongress
Foundation website, subject to registration in the Roscongress personal account.

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ARRANGING BUSINESS MEETINGS
Participants can use the ‘Day planner’ section of the Roscongress personal accountor the Roscongress mobile app to plan and arrange business meetings.
Scheduled meetings can be held both at the Forum venue, or elsewhere.
• If you wish to schedule a meeting, open the ‘Day planner’ section, then add a new event,specify the type of event (Meeting), select the time and location add invitees from the listof Forum participants. Only participants who consented to their information being
displayed will be visible. Consent is provided at the registration stage.
• Go to the ‘Notifications’ section to view invitations from other participants.
PERSONAL EVENT SCHEDULE
Participants can use the Day planner to create a personal event schedule.
• If there is an event on the Forum programme you wish to add to your schedule,
go to the ‘Programme’ section, select the event of interest, and add it to your Day planner.
• If you wish to set up a notification in your personal schedule, go to the Day planner,
create a new event, and select the type of event as a reminder.

INFORMATION AND PR SUPPORT
RC-Media LLC, a subsidiary of the Roscongress Foundation, offers a package information
and PR support solution for companies participating in the Eastern Economic Forum:• Prompt preparation of media materials from the Forum venue• Photo and video production during the Forum• Placement of information on the website and the official social media pagesof the Forum and the Roscongress Foundation• Organization of online sessions and live broadcasts• Creation of analytics upon completion of the Forum• Special media projects on request
For more information about these services, please contact:evgeniy.kombarov@roscongress.org
Contact person: Evgeniy Kombarov.

PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICES
Participants of the Eastern Economic Forum can book photo and video services for eventsat the Forum venue.
You can submit a request in the Roscongress personal account or in the ‘Photo and video
services’ section on the Forum's website. After you have completed the application, please send
it at evgeniy.kombarov@roscongress.org.
Contact person: Evgeniy Kombarov.
Please note that these services need to be paid for separately and is subject to availabilityof a photographer/videographer at the time of request.

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ROSCONGRESS PHOTO BANKThe Roscongress Foundation provides photography for all official events at the Eastern Economic
Forum. Photographs are published at photo.roscongress.org in real time.
The photographs are available for viewing and free download in high resolution, and may be freely
used, provided a reference to the Roscongress Foundation is included.
photo.roscongress.org

ORGANIZING AND HOLDING PRESS EVENTSForum participants may reserve specially designated spaces at the Event venue to hold press
events of any kind and booking the services of the protocol and organizational support
for widespread coverage of the signing ceremonies in Russian and international media.
Please note that the services are on a paid basis, likewise subject to availability of the free booking
slots. Applications to hire rooms for press events will be accepted until 29 August 2024.
AREA

LOCATION

Briefing hall

G2Interview room

G2

Press point 1*

A6

Press point 2*

B5

Press point 3*

S5

Signing ceremony hall

А5Signing ceremony point

В7* Press points are free upon prior request.

Contact by email regarding the services, costs, or organizational matters:press.centre@roscongress.org
For more detailed information about terms and conditions, see:'Organizing and holding press events' and 'Protocol and organizational support' sectionsof the Forum website
Media information and services points (levels D7, G2, G3)
PRESS CENTRE OPERATING HOURSLOCATIONDATEOPERATING HOURS

Building G, building D(International Broadcast Centre)

3–5 September

08:00–22:00

6 September

08:00–18:00

SME COOPERATIONThe SME Cooperation B2B Service is a project implemented by the Roscongress Foundation
with the aim of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. It operates on the principle of a
two-way initiative, allowing everyone to participate as both customer and supplier of goods,
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The service was enhanced in 2024 with the Business Partnership Platform section of the SME
Digital Ecosystem. The platform brings Russian and foreign companies together with the aimof developing cooperation between businesses and industries, attracting investments,and exchanging technologies. The support is provided by JSC SME Corporation andthe Roscongress Foundation. The service is free of charge and available to all usersof the Roscongress personal account.
What are the benefits of the service?
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Convenient format: a networking platform register is formed through cooperation between
suppliers and customers, and is continuously updated with the latest data. The registerserves as an online shop window, providing a convenient search function for essential
goods, services, suppliers, contractors, investors, and more.

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Foreign business contacts: the SME networking platform not only offers unique goods
and services sold in Russia's remote regions but also provides an opportunity to establish
cooperation with foreign companies.

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Speed of getting into direct contact with decision-makers: thanks to the well-establisheddelegate-management mechanisms of the Roscongress Foundation team, participantsof the SME networking platform can engage in negotiations at the Roscongress Foundation
venues in a seamless "here and now" format, reducing the time and effort required
to organize a meeting.

How can I become a member of the service?
1.

You can apply in the Roscongress personal account (the ‘SME Cooperation’ tab) by fillingin the participant's card according to the following pattern:• general information about the company;• information on the company’s goods, services and projects;• information on the demand for the company’s goods, services, and suppliers,
the preparedness/willingness to enter new markets, etc.
The more information you provide about your offer and your needs, the higher
your chances of finding customers, suppliers, and new sales channels. It will
also boost your opportunities to offer your services, giving you a better chance
to expand your business and strengthen your position in the market.

2.

After entering your goods/services information, you can get acquainted withthe goods/services cards already created and the goods/services needs of other companies.

3.

The Goods and services information section provides company registers by category(non-food goods/food/services) based on the generated goods and services cards. With theirhelp, you will be able to:•••find the items you need by using the sorting function, and exchange contacts;
communicate directly with decision-makers;schedule significant meetings at the Forum venue and discuss details of cooperationin the comfort of the business lounges.

ROSCONGRESS.ORG INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL SYSTEMThe Roscongress Information and Analytical System is a unique Roscongress Foundation
knowledge base. The Roscongress IAS provides quick and easy access to all resources related
to major business events in Russia that are organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

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Features of the interactive knowledge base:• descriptions of 6,000+ sessions across more than 280 topics covering global and national
development;• talks, interviews, and insights from more than 20,000 speakers and experts;• research studies, articles, analytical digests, and expert reviews.
Participants and all visitors to the ROSCONGRESS.ORG website have a range of services
at their disposal:• Summary: analytical summaries of key discussions, including overviews of conclusions,objectives, and solutions.
• Analytical digests: a selection of analytical materials dedicated to importantcomprehensive studies on the business agenda of the forums.
• Broadcasts video bank: video broadcasts of business programme events andthe broadcast archive. Broadcasts are available in the ‘Programme’ section of the Events’websites.
• Search video broadcasts: a feature enabling the user to search for informationof interest within videos of events.
• Base of the Foundation speakers and experts: the main information about theparticipants of the events, their bright statements.
• Official business directory of the portal: information about the Foundation's strategic
partners.
• The Roscongress blog: interviews with famous people from the world of culture, sportand science, fascinating stories about the cities and regions in which congresses are held,
and articles about the lifestyles of businesspeople.
Participants are able to use unique services and appreciate the advantages of
the ROSCONGRESS.ORG Information and Analytical System in their mobile phones,
tablets and computers.
roscongress.org

SPECIAL STATUS FOR ROSCONGRESS FOUNDATION EVENTPARTICIPANTS
Companies with Special Status are included in the ROSCONGRESS.ORG Information
and Analytical System’s business catalogue (Companies section).
Strengthen your company’s brand and unlock its potential by joining an authoritative portal’s
ecosystem.
Benefits of being published in the Companies section:• The creation of a separate company webpage in the ROSCONGRESS.ORG businesscatalogue• Information published about the company, including activities, history, and areasof expertise• The ability to publish analytical materials and expert commentaries*• The ability to take advantage of the Roscongress Foundation’s marketing capabilities• Strengthen participants’ online presence• Raise brand awareness and visibility of the company’s senior executives and experts• Have your company associated with the country’s biggest events.
* Materials must not contain information aimed at either promoting the company or its goods and services for advertising
purposes.

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Take a leadership approach to progress and advancement!
Take advantage of the resources offered on ROSCONGRESS.ORG. Benefit from a wealthof expert information and share experience on analytics and artificial intelligence.
Get your expertise, experience, ideas and innovations noticed by the Roscongress Foundation
website’s target audience.
roscongress.org/company

MARMA RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES LAB
The team at MARMA develops augmented reality (AR) scenes on the web, employing AR as a tool
to promote products and brands in both the B2B and B2G segments.
MARMA has its very own multifunctional augmented reality platform. This new tool can be used
to promote, communicate, attract new customers, boost sales, optimise production processes,
train staff, entertain, or teach. The team offers turnkey solutions involving not only concept
development, but content as well (3D models, videos, static elements, 360° panoramas and muchmore). They can also integrate other technologies, such as chat bots, AI, exhibition equipment,
and video production.
MARMA is the official supplier of AR technologies for major events in Russia (such as the SPIEF,
EEF, Russian Labour Safety Week, and Future Technologies Forum), and has a proven trackrecord in creating interactive and content-rich stands and exhibitions. Its wide range of ready-madeAR solutions includes advertisements, typography, exhibits, and images that come to life. It canalso offer gifts and souvenirs with a true wow-factor, develop interactive stands for exhibitions,
3D digital assistants, and themed photo zones featuring animated characters. In addition,customers can request video postcards, technological quests, training materials featuring
augmented reality, and much more.
This service is provided by the Interregional Contact Centre – the Roscongress Foundation’s
business partner for digital marketing, product management, developing and implementing
IT products, and technological development.
Contact info: info@marma.pro.
More info: marma.pro/ru.
VK: vk.com/marma_pro.

INFORMATION AND SERVICES POINTS
Vladivostok International Airport
Accreditation Centre 1 (building M, FEFU)
Forum venue (buildings А, В, C)‘Far East Street’ exhibition (Ajax Bay Embankment)
At information and services points, participants can receive information on the Forum programme,
available services, and directions around the EEF venue and other sites. At the informationand services points at the Forum venue, participants also can:
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copy and print documents;
charge mobile devices (level А3);learn about things lost and found at the venue;
record information on electronic media;
сarry out a business trip registration (level А6);
receive Forum information materials.

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TRANSPORTCAR RENTAL
Participants of the Eastern Economic Forum 2024 can rent an accredited or unaccreditedchauffeur-driven car. The price of the transport service includes:••••

rental of a vehicle with a driver;accreditation with/without a permit to park at the Forum venue;
all petrol and car wash expenses;
vehicle disinfection and handling in accordance with official Rospotrebnadzor(Russian Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare)recommendations, including personal protective equipment (PPE);• 24-hour professional dispatch and consultations on any questions regarding boththe vehicle and the driver.
To submit an application, please go to the My events’ section of the Roscongress personalaccount and select ‘Eastern Economic Forum’. Next, go to the ‘Event dashboard’ section
and download an application form in the ‘Car rental’ section, then email it
to autobooking@forumvostok.ru.
Contact RC Service for more information on vehicle rental conditions:+7 (495) 108 4848
autobooking@forumvostok.ru

SHUTTLE BUSES
During the Forum, regular free shuttle buses will run from the suggested hotels, Vladivostok
International Airport, and off-site parking areas to the Forum venue and back,as well as around the FEFU campus.

Uniformed transport coordinators with identification signs will beon duty at shuttle bus departure points.
Please check the latest timetable in the ‘Shuttle buses’ sectionof the Forum website and in the Roscongress mobile app.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Participants and guests of the Eastern Economic Forum 2024 are invited to use the hotel booking
service on the website of RC Service LLC.
+7 (495) 369 2011 (ext. 3016)
booking@forumvostok.ru

DINING AT THE FORUM VENUECOFFEE AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS (FREE OF CHARGE)
NAME

LOCATION

Lighthouse café

Level В5

Buffet (only drinks)

Level B7

Coffee break

Level A8OPERATING HOURS

08:00–19:00(3–6 September)CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS (PAYMENT REQUIRED)
Panorama restaurant
Level А12
11:30–17:00 (3–5 September)
11:30–14:00 (6 September)
Catering format: set menu.
To reserve a table at the Panorama restaurant, participants may contact
the restaurant’s reception desk during the Forum.

Deck 12 restaurant
Level А12
08:00–20:00 (3–5 September)
08:00–15:00 (6 September)
Catering format: À la carte.
To reserve a table in the restaurant, email to eef_paluba12@mail.ru.
Please specify while booking: details of guests (company name/first names and lastnames of guests), contact details (Email/phone), date and time of reservation/numberof guests.

Fish House (Federal Agency for Fishery restaurant)
Open area in front of building В
11:00–23:00 (3–5 September)
11:00–19:00 (6 September)
Catering format: set menu.
Participants can pay in cash (in Russian roubles); by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay,
and MIR payment system cards issued by Russian banks; by UnionPay payment system cards issued byforeign banks. More information is available in the ‘Currency and bank card transactions’ section.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONSERVICES AT THE FORUM VENUE
Cloakrooms and information and services points are available in the Forum venue working hours(3–5 September from 08:00 to 20:00, 6 September from 08:00 to 18:00).
CLOAKROOMS
A2, B6MOBILE DEVICE CHARGINGА3

LUGGAGE ROOM
B6
BUSINESS TRIP REGISTRATION
А6

Mobile devices can also be charged at the standsof some partners and exhibitors.
TRANSPORT SERVICESА6
CULTURAL PROGRAMMEВ6

GUIDED TOURS AND THEATRE TICKETS
В6
EEF SPORTS GAMESВ6LOST & FOUND
А2, А3, А5, А6, B5, В6, С6, M1, Far East Street exhibition (FEFU embankment)
You can enquire about things lost or found on the venue at any information and services point of the Forum.

FIRST AID
Levels B6 (room 650), G2 (room 203)
3–6 September, 08:00–20:00+7 (904) 339 0695 (Alyona Vasilyeva)+7 (999) 209 2561 (Yana Baranova)

Building 8.1 (FEFU campus)
27 August – 6 September, 08:00–22:00
Building 6.1 (FEFU campus)
27 August – 6 September, 22:00–08:00

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CURRENCY AND BANK CARD TRANSACTIONSCURRENCY EXCHANGE
Please note the following currency exchange restrictions in the Russian Federation:• only USD and EUR cash can be freely exchanged for RUB cash;• you must present your ID (passport) for transactions over RUB 40,000;• there is NO exchanging of non-cash currency for RUB cash using Mastercard or Visa bankcards issued outside of Russia. It is also not possible to withdraw RUB cash from thesecards.
For the latest exchange rates, please see the Central Bank of the Russian Federation website:
cbr.ru.
BANK CARDS
We recommend bringing enough cash with you for the entire duration of EEF due to restrictions
on the use of foreign bank cards in Russia.
The use of MIR and UnionPay cards in Russia is not restricted in any currency. We recommendthat EEF participants get a new card/bring an existing card that uses one of these systems,
if possible.
Please note that UnionPay has started its operations in Russia relatively recently. Therefore, cards
using this payment system may occasionally malfunction.
List of bank offices closest to the Forum venue and accommodation for participants:‘Currency and bank card transactions’ section of the Forum website

CITY INFORMATIONEMERGENCY SERVICES
Rescue service (for mobile phone users): 112
Fire brigade: 101 (from mobile phones), 01
Police: 102 (from mobile phones), 02
Ambulance: 103 (from mobile phones), 03
Free city information bureau: 063
TIME ZONE
Local time in Vladivostok is ten hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+10) and seven hours
ahead of Moscow time.
WEATHER IN VLADIVOSTOKThe average temperature in Vladivostok at the beginning of September can range from +20 °С
to +23 °С. EEF participants are advised to bring warm clothing and an umbrella due tothe possibility of rainy weather.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURESThe Forum venue is furnished with modern safety equipment, including video surveillance and fire
extinguishing systems.
In case of evacuation announcement, participants should:• Keep calm and follow instructions of the Forum staff, the police and other persons
responsible for maintaining public order and fire safety as well as the voice alarm
instructions• Not interfere with rescue personnel, police and transport operations• Leave the venue according to the evacuation plans and follow the exit signs• Give way to vehicles with sound and light signalling devices
We ask you to immediately report smoke, fire or any suspicious objects by dialling 112 on yourmobile device and notify the Forum staff.

This information is valid as of 28 August 2024. The latest information about the Forum can be found on the official
website (forumvostok.ru) and in the Roscongress mobile app.

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Title Partner

General Sponsor

Title Partner

General Partner

General Partner

Ofﬁcial Carof the Forum

Strategic Partner

General Partner

General Partner

Ofﬁcial Airlineof the Forum

Ofﬁcial Transport Partnerof the Forum

Ofﬁcial Partners

Strategic ResearchPartner

Special Partner

Technology
Partner

Educational
Partner

Fuel Partner

Communications
Partner

Strategic Multimedia
Partner

Networking Area
Sponsor

Networking Area Partners

PartnerBusiness Partners

Business Programme Partners

Governors' Club
General Partners

Ofﬁcial Insuranceof the Forum

PartnersOrganization Partners

Far East Street
Exhibition Partner

Innovation Space
Partners

Point JuniorStrategic Partner

Ofﬁcial Suppliers of the Forum

Roscongress Urban Hub

Roscongress Club
General Partners

Partners

PartnerPartner

Title Race Partner

Fish House Pavilion
Co-Organizer

Organization
PartnerSports and Entertainment Programme

Cultural Programme
General Partner

InfrastructurePartnerPartners

General Partner

General Media Partners

Media Partners

Race Partner

Awards Partner