Oct 20, 2025
The 16th VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" will take place on December 2-3 at the World Trade Center in Moscow. Its key topic and title is "Reaching Higher: Bold Choices for the New Economy". This year, VTB is running the forum in a new format. Since September, the bank has been hosting meetups for private investors, experts and major Russian companies at leading business centers across the country. Such forums have already been held in St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, with more planned in Kazan (October 28) and Krasnodar (November 13). This investment marathon will conclude with its main event in Moscow. The Forum will be attended by state authorities, the financial and business community, heads of Russian and international companies, and foreign investors. The first day of the Forum will address global macroeconomic issues. The second day's discussion will focus on developing retail investment and domestic sources of financing. "The Russian economy is successfully overcoming external challenges – the strain has only strengthened our resilience. Now the government and the Bank of Russia are facing internal challenges – to find a path of balanced growth and bring inflation down to sustainable, moderate levels. At the same time, it is important to preserve the results of the successful macroeconomic policies of previous years. The Forum's discussions will center on the high-performance economy and the obstacles in its path," said Andrey Kostin, President and Chairman of the Board of VTB Bank. Traditionally, the VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" acts as a platform for debating key macroeconomic trends, sets priorities for developing the country's financial sovereignty, and answers questions about potential partnership opportunities and new sources of financing. The Forum will be held in person. The first and second day sessions will also be broadcast live online. Link to the official forum website: https://russiacalling.ru/ Note The VTB Investment Forum "RUSSIA CALLING!" has been held since 2009. Every year, the event attracts an authoritative audience of government agencies, heads of Russian and international companies, and investors. The Forum addresses the most pressing issues in the global economy, finance, and business. VTB Group operates an international network unique among Russian banks, promoting cross-border cooperation and the formation of an alternative international payment system. The Group includes subsidiary and associated banks in Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, a branch in India, a branch and representative office in China, and a representative office in the Islamic Republic of Iran.