The National Centre RUSSIA to present an extensive business programme as part of the Platform Economy Day

The rapidly growing potential of digital platforms in the global economy will be the focus of discussion at the National Centre RUSSIA on 11 November. The event will bring together representatives of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia, the Federation Council, and the State Duma, heads and representatives of ministries, agencies and development institutions, regional leaders, business experts and representatives of major business associations, as well as international specialists.

Platform Economy Without Borders

The use of the potential of digital platforms and their ecosystems plays an important role in ensuring sustainable economic growth, improving business conditions, and enhancing quality of life. Participants will discuss practical steps to scale up and make the benefits of platform-based models accessible to all.

Platformisation of Public Procurement

Public procurement plays a crucial role in every country’s economy, meeting state needs and fostering a competitive environment. Russia has established a contract system that ensures high-quality and, in many cases, automated management of the procurement process.

The Ecosystem of Our Lives

Digital platforms and their ecosystems are becoming an integral part of citizens’ everyday lives and a key tool for the country’s socio-economic development. Participants will explore which ecosystem solutions already shape the digital society and how government, business, and technology can join forces to create a unified digital space.

Trust Economy: Transparent Digital Turnover on Platforms

The platform economy has created an unprecedented scale of digital trade. As the phase of extensive growth gives way to a new stage, trust in the quality and origin of goods is becoming the key factor of further development. Participants will discuss practical mechanisms for eliminating counterfeit products and preventing tax evasion practices.

The New National Model of Trade: Transforming the Structureof Commerce in the Platform Economy Era

The new national model of trade in the age of the platform economy aims to eliminate imbalances between traditional retail and e-commerce by transitioning to platform technologies and ecosystem approaches. Participants will discuss how companies can strengthen their competitiveness and meet modern consumer expectations by balancing the convenience of online shopping with the unique experience of visiting physical retail spaces.

International Expert Session of the Open Dialogue"Digital Platforms as Drivers of the New Economy"

Societies in Russia and other countries of the Global Majority are increasingly reliant on digital technologies, making it crucial to understand the role of digital platforms in promoting inclusive socio-economic development. Participants in the expert session will discuss how platform-based models improve interaction efficiency and transform economic structures, and what unique opportunities digital platforms offer for consumers and entrepreneurs.

Signing of the Memorandum of Fair Practices of Digital Platforms

The central event of the Platform Economy Day will be the signing of the Memorandum of Fair Practices of Digital Platforms by representatives of Russia’s largest digital platforms. The document formalises their voluntary commitment to the early implementation of certain provisions of the Federal Law "On Certain Aspects of Regulating the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation", as well as additional obligations.

The day will also include a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on the development of the digital economy and digital platform ecosystems established by order of the President of the Russian Federation.