ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA: Representatives of more than 130 countries and territories have confirmed their participation in
the Forum, among them heads of governments, international organizations, businesses, expert and
academic communities, and media representatives.
President of the United States Donald Trump has chosen Rodney Mims Cook, Jr., Chairman of
the US Commission of Fine Arts, to be his representative at SPIEF 2026. Mr. Cook will participate
in Forum events, including the session entitled “Russia–USA: A Cultural Dialogue”. The
American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham) and the Roscongress Foundation will hold
a “Russia–United States Business Dialogue”, organized to discuss the prospects for engagement
between Russian and American businesses and potential joint projects in the context of the new
global economic reality.
“The broad international representation at SPIEF 2026 confirms that the Forum retains its
significance as a key global space for building partnerships, sharing experience, and shaping new
directions for cooperation. To date, representatives of more than 130 countries and territories
have confirmed their participation in Forum events, united by a shared commitment to joint
development, the strengthening of economic ties, and the pursuit of solutions that serve the goals
of sustainable growth and the improvement of people’s quality of life. The St. Petersburg
International Economic Forum is consistently reinforcing its role as a platform where states,
businesses, and international organisations can engage in open and substantive dialogue founded
on trust, mutual respect, and shared interests,” said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President
of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held from 3 to 6 June.
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