The main topics
The China Machinery Fair brings together representatives of government agencies and large businesses from Russia and China, as well as specialists in various industries. The forum includes special sessions and round tables dedicated to:
Visit - prospects for the development of economic, trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries,
- cross-border transfers,
- logistics and certification,
- digital transformation and artificial intelligence in mechanical engineering,
- management of industrial enterprises.
Schedule (2025)
August 25, Monday
11:00 – 12:00
11:00 – 12:00
Official opening ceremony
Gefera Media
13:00 – 14:30
13:00 – 14:30
Plenary session «Chinese industrial equipment in Russia: new opportunities for cooperation, successful implementation cases, and industry dialogue»
Russian-Chinese Friendship Society (RCFS)
Gefera Media
Gefera Media
15:00 – 17:00
15:00 – 17:00
Industry session «The future of Chinese industrial equipment in Russia: issues and trends for 2025»
- Analysis of the current market situation: overview of Chinese industrial equipment in the Russian market
- Growth dynamics and changes in demand for Chinese equipment
- Integration challenges: obstacles to the import and certification of Chinese equipment in Russia; issues of compatibility with existing systems and technologies
- Economic aspects: impact of economic sanctions and global economic changes on the market; assessment of the total cost of ownership and operation of Chinese equipment
Insight hub, expert platform
17:00 – 17:30
17:00 – 17:30
Cooperation with China in the new environment
- How should Chinese companies cooperate with Russian buyers?
- Differences in mentality between Russian and Chinese buyers
- Differences in Russian and Chinese legislation
- What problems of Russian buyers should Chinese suppliers address in order to establish reliable and long-term cooperation?
Association of exporters and importers
Session Speaker:
Andrey Borisovich Kogan, Chairman of the Association's China relations committee, director of «VseIzKitaia» company
Session Speaker:
Andrey Borisovich Kogan, Chairman of the Association's China relations committee, director of «VseIzKitaia» company
August 26, Tuesday
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 – 13:00
Intersectoral forum «Industrial cooperation between Russia and China: key areas and promising growth opportunities»
- Specifics of building relationships with partners from China
- Documentation in foreign economic activity with China: legal nuances to consider in international contracts and other documents to avoid serious risks
- Practical business skills for importers working with China
Moscow Chamber of commerce and industry union
Session speakers:
Anna Bessmertnaya, Chair of the commission for cooperation with chinese partners at the Moscow Chamber of commerce and industry
Daria Mushta, Co-founder of VM Partners and consulting company OK2; Director of the Center for business competence on China at the Higher School of Business, Moscow State University
Nikolay Gritsai, General Director of SN ImEx Group.
Session speakers:
Anna Bessmertnaya, Chair of the commission for cooperation with chinese partners at the Moscow Chamber of commerce and industry
Daria Mushta, Co-founder of VM Partners and consulting company OK2; Director of the Center for business competence on China at the Higher School of Business, Moscow State University
Nikolay Gritsai, General Director of SN ImEx Group.
13:30 – 15:30
13:30 – 15:30
Discussion club «Open opportunities in the Russian construction materials market»
Gefera Media
15:30 - 16:30
15:30 - 16:30
Expert Session «Cross-border payments»
SKS, company
16:00 - 16:30
16:00 - 16:30
Industry session «How to build marketing department from scratch and work in the markets of special equipment and spare parts»
Techportavtoservice Group of Companies
16:30 - 17:00
16:30 - 17:00
Industry session
Novak
August 27, Wednesday
11:00 – 13:00
11:00 – 13:00
5 business launch strategies: scenarios, pitfalls, and success factors
• Who? Starts a business: 4 types of owners, their strengths, and growth areas
• Why? Start a business when you have a comfortable job: 7 obvious and hidden reasons
• How? 5 business launch strategies. hidden pitfalls and success factors
• What’s next? Business goals and development paths
• Why? Start a business when you have a comfortable job: 7 obvious and hidden reasons
• How? 5 business launch strategies. hidden pitfalls and success factors
• What’s next? Business goals and development paths
Moscow International Higher School of Business «MIRBIS»
Session speaker:
Stanislav Vladimirovich Kazakov, Leading lecturer at MIRBIS, managing partner of Big Time Retail consulting company
Session speaker:
Stanislav Vladimirovich Kazakov, Leading lecturer at MIRBIS, managing partner of Big Time Retail consulting company
*The program is subject to change