Source: SPIEF, Roscongress, Artyom Pryakhin
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place from June 18–21, 2025, with the theme Shared Values as the Foundation for Growth in a Multipolar World. The Forum brings together some of the world’s most influential leaders, business representatives, and experts to discuss key challenges and find solutions for sustainable economic growth in the context of a transforming global system.
It is said that common values will serve as the basis for constructive international cooperation.
Which Countries Will Participate In This Year’s SPIEF?
Participation in SPIEF 2025 has been confirmed by representatives from 140 countries, as reported on the official website of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Bahrain has been chosen as the guest country for this year’s event.
Countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America have been particularly active in their participation in the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Additionally, 15 bilateral business dialogues will take place during the forum, including negotiations with representatives from the EAEU, ASEAN, China, India, the United States, and other countries.
The Arctic In The Spotlight
Over the past few years, the world has seen significant changes. The Arctic, with its vast mineral reserves and rare earth metals, has gained increased significance. The development of the Northern Sea Route and innovative solutions in industrial enterprises underscore the importance of the region to the global economy, leading to increased international interest in the Arctic.
On June 18th, there will be a section called Sea Route along the Northern Coast of Rus’: 500 Years of History. The Arctic Century has previously elaborated on the topic of how Russia has begun building a national vision around the 500th ‘anniversary’ of the Northern Sea Route. This tie to the 1525 is a part of NSR’s vision as Russia’s national project.
During the session, the experts will touch on the topics of resource development, navigational technologies and history of shipping in the North.
“Today, the Northern Sea Route has a new powerful icebreaker fleet, is actively developing ports, and creating prospects for economic growth in the regions along the route. Digital solutions, unmanned technologies, and automated vessel traffic control systems are driving these new navigation opportunities,” says the business programme.
On June 20th, the forum will host a dedicated Arctic session—The Arctic in Focus. Experts at the forum will discuss the Arctic through the lens of current global trends. They will explore to what extent development projects align with modern priorities and what impact they will have on the region in the future. The development of the Arctic relies not only on its natural resources, but also on the people who live there—their willingness to learn, ability to adapt to change, and capacity to implement innovative solutions.
The key trends that will shape the success of the Arctic’s potential in the coming years will be discussed. Experts will also explore what the Arctic will look like in 15–20 years and whether robotics can be applied in extreme conditions in the Far North. They will also consider how global trends can facilitate improved access to medical and educational services, as well as areas where international cooperation in the Arctic is currently possible.
During the forum, the international expert community will attempt to answer these questions and provide insights into the future of the Arctic.
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