Published on: 2026-09-26
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The IV International Forum will be held in the capital for the first time special economic zones (IFSEZ-2026). The event will take place from October 20 to 22 on the territory of the special economic zone (SEZ) “Technopolis Moscow” as part of the Moscow Investment and Industrial Forum. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.
“Moscow is the flagship of Russia’s industrial development. Under the direction of Sergey Sobyanin, infrastructure has been created in the capital that attracts investors and allows companies to grow and scale their production. This year, the city will host the International Forum of Special Economic Zones for the first time. The forum will present the best projects and discuss how to make preferential regimes even more effective. Importantly, partners from BRICS countries, the SCO, and the Eurasian Economic Union will be present at the event — this opens new horizons for cooperation,” noted Maxim Liksutov.
The forum is organized by the Association of Clusters, Technoparks, and Special Economic Zones of Russia and the special economic zone “Technopolis Moscow” with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the Government of Moscow. In four years, the forum has become the country’s main industry platform where the development of preferential territories and investment attraction are discussed.
The business program of the forum is scheduled for two days — October 21 and 22 — and includes more than 10 events. Participants can expect plenary sessions, panel discussions on current topics, an international congress, as well as networking sessions dedicated to the development of special economic zones, human resources potential, and exports. Among the main topics are the industrial potential of Moscow, cooperation of high-tech companies, and work with regions. Excursions to the enterprises of the SEZ “Technopolis Moscow” are planned for guests. There, one can see modern production lines and advanced engineering solutions.
The forum gains momentum every year. In 2023, it was attended by more than 300 people, and in 2025 — already over 1,300 participants. Among the guests are representatives of the BRICS countries, the Eurasian Economic Union, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Agreements are signed on the platform, joint projects are initiated, and proposals are formulated to improve state policy in the area of special economic zones.
You can register for the forum on the website.
Earlier, Sergey Sobyanin reported that the Moscow Investment and Industrial Forum will be held in the capital within the framework of month of Moscow industry. During October, residents and visitors of the city will be able to see how modern production is organized. The program includes more than 25 events, among which are tours of key enterprises, open lectures at various venues, the hackathon “Discover#Mosprom,” and other activities.
The special economic zone “Technopolis Moscow” will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Over two decades, the site has evolved from a starting point for innovative developments into one of the country’s main industrial hubs and an important center for shaping Russia’s technological sovereignty. Currently, more than 240 high-tech enterprises operate on 10 SEZ sites totaling 430 hectares. They develop strategically important areas — microelectronics, instrument engineering, biomedicine, IT, and robotics.
Moscow is actively developing the investment climate and industrial potential. Thanks to municipal initiatives, labor productivity and production efficiency are increasing. Events held within this framework contribute to the implementation of the national project. “An effective and competitive economy”. More about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
A large-scale project is presented on the mos.ru portal special project, dedicated to the development of key areas of Moscow. These include transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and construction. The special project helps to understand how the capital has changed over recent years, what initiatives aimed at making citizens’ lives even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its residents in the near future.
On the project page “The Economy” You can learn about the main indicators of the capital’s economic growth, its drivers and prospects, as well as which indicators can be achieved in the current year.
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