Introducing the Westminster Russia Forum’s Third Annual Multilateral Relations Conference

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About the Conference: Building upon the incredible success of our 2018 event we are delighted to announce the third annual UK-European Russia Relations Conference.

Covering the legal, political, cultural and commercial – trade relationships between Russia and her Western partner, we will be building upon the success of our 2018 conference which attracted some 200 attendees!

We will be doing something a little differently this year – working with sister organisations in Europe we will be exploring not only the UK-Russia relationship in detail but also examining areas of European cooperation. Some highlights include:

·         Expanded content and presentations from Europe, Russia and the UK

·         Extended networking opportunities

·         Evening entertainment and reception

·         On the day matchmaking

·         Awards ceremony

·         Post event report and presentations

In memory of our long-standing committee member who sadly passed away last year, we will be awarding the Nigel Sussman Award and pin to those who have helped promote SME activity. We are also working with the National Fund for Social Recognition to identify and award UK citizens high-civic awards in recognition of their support for improving ties

International Panel Made up of Speakers from:

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Andrej Hunko, Member of the Bundestag & Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)

The Viscount Waverley, Member of the House of Lords & Vice Chair APPG for Russia

Olga Podberezkina, Deputy’s Assistant of Russian State Duma / CEO of Ranking Agency Viperson & Representative of MGIMO /  Secretary of the Russian-French Inter-Parliamentary Commission, Secretary of the Russia-Monaco Friendship Society

David Gigauri, Director & Partner, Gryphon Emerging Markets

Marco Henrichs, German Extreme Swimmer & Representative of the Volga Swimming League in the Russian Federation

Martin Hoffman, Managing Director, Deutsch Russisches Forum & MD Petersburg Forum

Frank Creyelman, Honorary Senator of the Flemish Parliament & Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Policy, European Affairs and International Cooperation

Alexander Yarovoy, Deputy Trade Commissioner of the Russian Federation to the United Kingdom

David Burnside, Chairperson, New Century Media

Helge Massanek, Lawyer & Head of Tax Consultancy in Russia, Rödl & Partners

Doran Doeh, Arbitrator, 36 Stone

Ben Wells, Associate, Pinsent Masons

Michael Fenn, Pinsent Masons LLP

Simon Davenport QC – 3 Hare Court

Neil McInnes – Pinsent Masons LLP

Natalia Perova – LAMB Chambers

Phil Owen, Director, Volga Trader

Anna Jenner, Visit Russia

Katya Rogatchevskaia, British Library – 100 Year Centenary of the Russian Revolution

Olga Balakleets, President of Ensemble Productions

David Cant, Managing Director, Albion Overseas Ltd

Anton Chesnokov, Head of UK Office, Rossotrudnichestvo

John Bonar, Director, Vostok Projects Vladivostok

Mirjam Zwingli, European Representative – Westminster Russia Forum

Simone Vittorio Stasi, Director, SGS Partners

Nicholas Cobb, Chair, Westminster Russia Forum / Associate,  Hollbeach Investment Solutions

CONFERENCE AGENDA

09.00 – 10.00    Delegate Registration & Networking Coffee

Optional Delegate Workshop – Marketing Your Business in Russia; Practicalities and Opportunities

• John Bonar, Director, Vostok Projects Vladivostok

10.00 – 10.05    Welcome from Pinsent Masons

10.05 – 10.10     Welcome Address by Ben Wells – Chair of RUSFOR

• Ben Wells, Associate, Pinsent Masons

10.10 – 10.20    Chair’s Opening Remarks and Welcome from the Westminster Russia Forum

• Nicholas Cobb, Chair, Westminster Russia Forum

10.20 – 10.30    Opening Keynote Address – Outlook for UK – Russia Relations

• The Viscount Waverley, Member of the House of Lords & Vice Chair APPG for Russia

10.30 – 10.35   Video Address from the Austrian – Russian Friendship Association 

10.35 – 10.40  Video Address from Martin Hoffman, Executive Director of the German – Russian Friendship Associaton

10.40 – 11.30    European – Russia Relations Panel: East-West Multilateral Relations in a Time of Flux

·         Andrej Hunko, Member of the Bundestag & Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)

·         The Viscount Waverley, Member of the House of Lords & Vice Chair APPG for Russia

·         Olga Podberezkina, Deputy’s Assistant of Russian State Duma / CEO of Ranking Agency Viperson & Representative of MGIM

·         Frank Creyelman, Honorary Senator of the Flemish Parliament & Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Policy, European Affairs and International Cooperation

·         Mirjam Zwingli, European Representative – Westminster Russia Forum (CHAIR)

11.30 – 11.45    Coffee & Refreshment Break and Press Briefing Session

11.45 – 12.15    Breaking the Impasse – Reputational Management, Corporate & UK-Russia Bilateral Relations David Burnside, Chairperson, New Century Media

12.30 – 13.30    Networking Luncheon

13.30 – 13.40    Outlook for UK-Russia Bilateral Trade

• Alexander Yarovoy, Deputy Trade Commissioner of the Russian Federation to the United Kingdom

13.40 – 14.30    Improving East-West Trade Ties – Assessing the Opportunities & Challenges For UK, European & Russian Businesses

• David Gigauri, Director & Partner, Gryphon Emerging Markets
• Phil Owen, Director, Volga Trader
• John Bonar, Director, Vostok Projects Vladivostok
• Simone Vittorio Stasi, Director, SGS Partners

14.30 – 15.30   Promoting Legal Cooperation Between the UK, Europe & the Russian Federation

• Helge Massanek, Lawyer & Head of Tax Consultancy in Russia, Rödl & Partners
• Michael Fenn, Pinsent Masons LLP
• Simon Davenport QC – 3 Hare Court
• Neil McInnes – Pinsent Masons LLP
• Doran Doeh, Arbitrator, 36 Stone
• Natalia Perova – LAMB Chambers

15.30 – 16.00    Coffee & Networking Break

16.00 –  17.00    Panel Debate – Strengthening Media, Sport, Cultural, Interfaith & Societal Ties

• Marco Henrichs, German Extreme Swimmer & Representative of the Volga Swimming League in the Russian Federation
• Anna Jenner, Visit Russia
• Katya Rogatchevskaia, British Library – 100 Year Centenary of the Russian Revolution
• Olga Balakleets, President of Ensemble Productions
• David Cant, Managing Director, Albion Overseas Ltd
• Anton Chesnokov, Head of UK Office, Rossotrudnichestvo

17.00 –  17.10    Closing Remarks from the Chair

• Nicholas Cobb, Chair, Westminster Russia Forum  

17.10 – 18.00    Annual Awards Ceremony on Behalf of the Russian National Fund for Social Recognition & The Awarding of the ‘Nigel Sussman’ Award for UK-Russia SME Activities

18.00 – 20.00    Evening Networking, Drinks Reception & Entertainment with Leading Close-Up Magician -JK Magic

If you would like to speak at the event or work with us, then please do get in touch. Please note – the WRF works with a number of organisations and on an equitable basis (all partnerships subject to approval by the WRF Committee).

Conference Programme: Please note that timings, speakers and content may change. A number of speakers have confirmed their attendance – a full list will be announced shortly.

Delegate & Sponsor Packages: To help cover costs we are charging this year for the conference and will donating £10.00 of each registration to UK & Russian Charities. Delegate & sponsor packages as outlined below:

·         Delegate Registration – £60.00 – includes all refreshments, presentations, post event report and one on one matchmaking meetings – have someone, you want to meet? Easy, let us link you up direct! The Delegate fee also includes a one year free membership (Optional) of the WRF!

·         Sponsor Package –  £250.00 – includes the delegate package as well all pre-post and on the day branding opportunities and one on one meetings – bring your pull up banners, stands and expo kits and we will help you reach your market!

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