The Conference will raise discussion on important subjects and issues for the construction companies which plan to expand their business to international markets and seek to further cooperate, exchange experiences, and engage in networking with government representatives, industry experts, and colleagues in the construction sector, related building works and infrastructure.

The discussions will cover the following topics:

• Government changes in Russia and CIS and their implications for the construction sector
• Construction sector legislation, project financing, standards and codes
• Development of new construction practices, technologies and building materials for the Arctic and North
• Building projects and public infrastructure: experience and prospects for further cooperation

The panel discussion will feature, among others:

• Sergey Vakhrukov, Deputy Minister of Regional Development of the Russian Federation
• John Boyd, Trade Commissioner Service, DFATD, Co-Chair of Canada-Russia Infrastructure and Construction Working Group
• Ilya Ponomarev, Chief of Staff of National Association of Builders, Russian Federation
• Alexander Loschenko, The President of the National Union of building Industry Participants, Committee Chairman of National Association of Builders on building materials, components and structures, Russian Federation
• David Evans, Managing Partner, Sawatzky Group of Companies