BECOME A PARTICIPANT

IV RUSSIAN DESIGN INDUSTRY FORUM

15–16 April 2026
Russia National Centre, Moscow

At the Forum, you will have an opportunity to meet leading design experts, share your experiences, learn about the latest industry trends, and establish valuable professional connections.

The Russian Design Industry Forum is more than an event, it will become the epicentre of innovation, inspiration, and collaboration.

We are looking forward to
welcoming:

representatives of relevant ministries, state corporations and business;
manufacturers of goods and products, suppliers of materials and equipment, and service providers;
representatives of the fashion and design industries;
representatives of retail chains;
representatives of the media, digital platforms and publishers, and bloggers;
representatives of specialist educational and development institutions;
representatives of leading design studios and design schools;
practitioners of folk arts and crafts.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

ACCESS TO THE LATEST INFORMATION

Over 25 events with industry leaders in the format of panel sessions, roundtables, debates, and business dialogues.

Key topics:

Innovative solutions in industrial design
Economic impact of investing in design
Establishment of new models of interaction between businesses and the design community
Public policy to invigorate the creative sector of the economy

NETWORKING SPACE

The Forum will bring together designers, architects, and representatives of business, education, and the government. It will showcase cutting-edge practices and ideas that aim to develop design as a key focus of the creative economy and international cultural exchange.

PLATFORM TO PRESENT AND PROMOTE PROJECTS

The Forum offers a broad range of opportunities to attract attention to your projects: presentations to target audiences, participation in exhibition displays, and interaction with the media and professional community.

CULTURAL PROGRAMME AND UNIQUE EVENTS

In addition to an extensive business programme, the Forum will feature fashion shows by Russian designers, as well as recaps and awards ceremonies for the winners of young designer competitions.

Participation
format

PARTICIPANT PACKAGE

Participation applications will be accepted until 14 April.

Participation is free of charge

Participate

Participation in all business programme events on 15–16 Apri
Access to networking areas at the Forum venue
Information support

Participation applications will be accepted until 14 April in the Roscongress personal account..

If you wish to submit an application to attend the Russian Design Industry Forum, please apply to participate in the ‘Events – Upcoming’ section of your Roscongress personal account.

Please note that to register for the event, use your Roscongress personal account, and obtain your badge, you must grant consent in your Roscongress personal account to:

the processing of personal data
the use of a simple electronic signature (SES)
and accept the user agreement

СOnce given, the consent and acceptance will remain valid for any events you choose to register for through your Roscongress personal account on the Roscongress Foundation website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your participation contact person at the Foundation with any questions you may have.

Applications for participation will be reviewed by the Forum organizers. The review process varies by applicant.

ПIf your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to the Forum and your application status will be updated in real time in the ‘My events’ section of your Roscongress personal account.

The Forum organizers reserves the right to reject an application without explanation.

Once you have received an invitation, please confirm your participation in the Roscongress personal account.

You can confirm your participation by going to the ‘My events – Russian Design Industry Forum – Event dashboard’ section of your Roscongress personal account.

How do I decline participation?

If you have received an invitation but have decided not to attend the Forum, or have previously confirmed you will attend but no longer plan to do so, please decline your participation via the Roscongress personal account or by informing the Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding your participation in the Forum.

How can I substitute a participant?

If you have confirmed you will attend the Forum but no longer plan to do so for any reason, and you wish to arrange a replacement, please contact the Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding your participation in the Forum.

An accreditation badge is a pass to the Russian Design Industry Forum venue.

To collect your badge, you must log in to your Roscongress personal account and:

Confirm you are attending the Forum
Enter your personal information in full in accordance with your passport
Upload a mandatory photo for your badge

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