The forum builds a dialogue between experts of different levels, solving two key tasks:
· for novice investors - to form a holistic vision of the market: from the basic principles of the stock market to the first steps in alternative investment directions;
· for experienced participants - to compare their own strategies with the practices of colleagues, study rare instruments and go beyond standard discussions.
The event traditionally involves representatives of key segments of the financial market:
· investment companies;
· banks;
· fintech sector;
· business of real production.
Among the confirmed speakers and participants:
· Irina Akhmadullina ("Money Doesn't Sleep");
· Evgeny Kogan (Bitkogan);
· Vladimir Zhokov (private investor);
· representatives of the Bank of Russia and the Moscow Exchange;
· experts from UK "Alfa‑Capital", BCS "World of Investments", VTB Registrar, Zaimer, Bank VTB, NFC "Savings", Tochka Bank, "VseInstrumenty", APRI.
Main goal
The central idea of the forum is the formation of aunified investment environment, convenient for both investors and companies raising capital.
AsKonstantin Petrov, General Director of VTB Registrar, emphasizes:
"The Investment Leaders Forum brings together business owners and managers, investment platforms, exchanges, banks and other professional market participants. The main goal is to discuss the creation of a unified investment environment that is convenient for both investors and those who attract investments. In addition, the forum consolidates the efforts of market participants and seeks ways to eliminate problems - both in the functioning of the financial market and in the field of regulatory legislation".
Key topics of discussion
The forum program covers a wide range of investment areas:
1. Classic instruments (stocks, bonds) - basic mechanisms and current trends.
2. Alternative assets - niche strategies that rarely appear on the mass agenda.
Special attention will be paid tocommercial real estate.Vladimir Stolnikov, Head of Alternative Investment Management at UK "Alfa‑Capital", notes:
"Speaking about commercial real estate, we are optimistic about the Light Industrial segment. The next year will also be marked by the development of the tourism industry, in particular preventive medicine. The forecast for a decrease in the key rate should be a signal for investors that it is time to take a closer look at stabilized real estate properties that can provide a rental stream, in particular - in the format of closed-end funds".
3. Venture investments - a separate block of the program within the framework of the stream from "New Russian Venture".
Experts and entrepreneurs will discuss:
o models of interaction between corporations and startups;
o trends in early stage investing;
o scaling strategies;
o modern methods of evaluating technology projects.
Mikhail Shatrov, Head of Startup Relations at Tochka Bank, emphasizes the relevance of the topic:
"Cooperation with startups is always a mutual strengthening. As a result, a large company receives fresh technologies and expertise, and startups - scale and resources. As a result, the business ecosystem grows, and the daily experience of entrepreneurs becomes better".
Practical value
The forum discussions are focused onreal cases and thecurrent market situation. This allows participants to:
· broaden professional horizons;
· get practical guidelines for making investment decisions;
· establish business contacts with representatives of different market segments.
The Investment Leaders Forum remains an important platform for consolidating the efforts of the professional community and finding solutions that contribute to the development of the Russian investment market.