Organizers expect to gather over 3,000 participants representing 450 companies from Russia’s financial sector. The business program features more than 200 experts, including analysts, asset managers, representatives from banks, brokerage firms, and investment funds.
The 2026 forum theme — “The Age of Dissonance: A New Harmony of Capital.” The program is divided into sections:
economy and stock market;
debt instruments;
alternative investments;
real estate;
cryptocurrencies and digital assets;
Capital management and venture investments.
One of the main topics will be the impact of monetary policy on investment decisions. Currently, the key interest rate of the Central Bank of Russia is 14%. According to the Central Bank’s October survey, analysts have raised their forecast for the average rate in 2027 to 12.8%. Forum participants will discuss how to construct an investment portfolio if the period of high interest rates persists.
Separate discussions will focus on the debt market. Experts will examine the risks of corporate bonds, the financial health of borrowers, and methods for evaluating issuer reliability. Another topic will be the choice between bank deposits, securities, and real estate investments.
Under the “Digital Present and Future” track, discussions on cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets are planned. Forum participants will examine changes in Russian regulation of the crypto market, including restrictions on direct transactions between individuals via P2P platforms effective July 1, 2027.
Among the confirmed speakers are Finam’s Chief Strategy Officer Yaroslav Kabakov, economist and Chief Strategy Officer of Ingosstrakh-Investitsii Yevgeny Nadorshin, Managing Director of Gazprombank Private Banking Yegor Susin, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Astorius Ekaterina Avdeeva.
The forum will take place in Moscow at 12 Krasnopresnenskaya Naberezhnaya, International Trade Center. Attendees will have access to business sessions, networking with speakers, and representatives from investment companies.
Detailed agenda and registration — on the official website of the Investment Leaders Forum 2026.
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