FinMarket-2026 Expands to Three Venues for Russia's SME Growth Forum
The Fourth All-Russian Financial Forum, FinMarket-2026, will take place in Yekaterinburg on May 12-13, 2026. Organisers have announced a free event focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Russia. Three key venues will host discussions led by federal experts and industry leaders. This year's forum will spread across three central locations: Kosmos Cinema and Concert Theater, the Domna creative cluster, and the Salyut youth hub. For the first time, attendees can engage with sessions at multiple sites, as highlighted by Valery Pilichev, director of the Sverdlovsk Regional Entrepreneurship Support Fund.
The two-day programme includes 11 thematic sessions, each featuring practical case studies presented by federal-level speakers. Topics will cater to a broad audience, including business owners, financial managers, marketers, and government officials. Dmitry Ionin, deputy governor of Sverdlovsk Region, emphasised the forum's role in boosting local enterprises. His comments align with the goals of the *Efficient and Competitive Economy* national project. Andrey Antipov, Minister of Economy, Investment, and Territorial Development, noted that the region currently hosts 222,700 registered small and medium-sized businesses. Entry to the forum remains free, but participants must register in advance via the official website. Organisers have not released attendance figures from previous years.
The forum will bring together federal experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss financial strategies and business growth. With its expanded multi-venue format, FinMarket-2026 aims to provide practical insights for Russia's small and medium-sized enterprise sector. Registration details are available on the event's official platform.
