The World Economic Forum is returning to St Petersburg for its second Russia CEO Roundtable which will be held during the XII St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The Roundtable will bring together leading global CEOs and chairmen with the new Russian political leaders in an exclusive boardroom setting.

The meeting takes place 100 days after the presidential elections in Russia and the establishment of the new government. The global business community anticipates further liberalization in Russia's domestic economic policy and investment climate, and has high expectations for its evolving energy, foreign and security policies.

The Russia CEO Roundtable, will provide a unique opportunity to hold informal discussions and obtain unprecedented first-hand insights from the new president, Dmitry Medvedev and key ministers.

The Roundtable will open doors to the XII St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the main themes of which are Russia’s mid-term strategy for economic development and discussion of the emerging economies’ role in the modern world.
 
Co-Chairs
- Wulf H. Bernotat, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, E.ON, Germany
- Muhtar A. Kent, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, USA

This exclusive gathering is by invitation only and reserved for World Economic Forum Partner companies.

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Christophe Weber, Associate Director,Head of Europe and Central Asia at the World Economic Forum comments on the upcoming Russia CEO Roundtable 2008 to be held 6 - 8 June in St. Petersburg, Russia

Contact
For more information about the World Economic Forum Russia CEO Roundtable, please contact:
Russia@weforum.org