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The Caucasus Investment Forum will be held April 28–30 in Mineralnye Vody at the MinvodyExpo International Exhibition Center. The CIF is a leading business platform for developing the economies of the North Caucasus regions and attracting investment in key industrial sectors. This year's forum's central theme is "Expanding the Horizons of Possibilities." The event is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian Government, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, and the Government of the Stavropol Krai.
"The current state support program for the North Caucasus is a strategic tool for the macroregion's development. Thanks to the coordination of the Russian Government and the active participation of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development in all four key indicators of the federal districts' socioeconomic development, approved by the Chairman of the Russian Government, the North Caucasus Federal District demonstrated positive dynamics in the first nine months of 2025. Investment in fixed assets increased by 16.3% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to increased private investment. The number of employees increased by 1.5%, while the volume of goods shipped, work performed, and services performed increased by 5%. Real incomes of the population also increased by 8.1%. The Caucasus Investment Forum is not only an effective platform for showcasing the successes of the district's regions but also a platform for dialogue between business and government, which will facilitate the further socioeconomic development of the region's constituent entities," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The three-day forum program will feature thematic sessions, discussions, and practical case studies. The key event of the business program will be the plenary session. Thematic sessions at KIF-2026 will focus on the development of key economic sectors in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District: agriculture, transport and logistics, tourism, education, digital technologies, industry, and energy. Participants will discuss current challenges, government support measures, and promising investment opportunities. 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, so the program will emphasize the authenticity of the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District.
"The results of the joint work of federal and regional governments confirm the sustainable development dynamics of the regions and the increasing effectiveness of state support measures. In the North Caucasus Federal District, conditions are being created for increased investment, the launch of new businesses, and an improved quality of life for citizens. In this regard, the Caucasus Investment Forum is a relevant platform for showcasing the successes of the district's regions and a platform for effective dialogue between business and government," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Caucasus Investment Forum.
The KIF-2026 program combines the distinctiveness and traditions of the peoples of the North Caucasus, emphasizing their national and cultural identity, with the creation of new business contacts, partnerships, and investment projects. KIF-2026 will become a space for dialogue and partnership, where initiatives are formed that can set a long-term development vector and strengthen the economic potential of the North Caucasus and southern regions of Russia.
The architecture of the KIF-2026 business program is available on the official website of the forum.
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