Moscow hosts over 100 entrepreneurs, investors, and GR representatives from BRICS and SCO countries to launch the AGORA Global Business Club
The key outcome of the forum “International Business in the Next 10 Years: Who, How, Where” that took place on April 25-26, 2026, in Moscow, was under the auspices and initiative of the AGORA International Business Club, the forum “International Business in the Next 10 Years: Who, How, where” was held.
The event brought together over 100 entrepreneurs, investors, and GR representatives from BRICS and SCO countries. The venue became a focal point for those building international partnerships and seeking practical tools for scaling their businesses.
Distinguished guests opened the event: the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs and the Chairman of the AGORA Board of Trustees, Leonid Slutsky, and the State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Roman Chekushov.
The forum’s business program was structured on the principle of “from strategy to action”. It included plenary sessions and practical workshops, master classes, and, most importantly, mastermind sessions focused on addressing specific business challenges.
Facilitated by AGORA co-founder Ivan Abramov, the mastermind experts — investors with substantial portfolios and entrepreneurs with many years of experience — analyzed two cases.
The first case was presented by Aida Azamatkyzy, a Kazakh entrepreneur shortlisted for Forbes “30 Under 30.” She is the founder of the international kindergarten network ORDOGEN, which includes more than 70 branches, as well as the EdTech platform ORDO 360, used by over 1,000 preschool institutions across four countries.
The second case featured the Siberian franchise Gussi. Co-founder Natalia Sushko owns around ten coffee shops, with more than 70 additional locations operating under franchise both in Russia and abroad, including SCO countries.
“The mastermind format proved to be one of the most in-demand: it is not theory, but an analysis of specific business challenges within a circle of experts and entrepreneurs with relevant experience. In a short time, participants received not abstract recommendations, but clear steps that can be applied immediately. It is also important that discussions take place on equal footing, with deep immersion into business details. Masterminds demonstrated that a strong professional environment is one of the key resources for growth,” emphasized AGORA co-founders Tatiana Seliverstova and Ivan Abramov.
During the forum, AGORA signed a number of partnership agreements with companies in the fields of investment, technology, logistics, and international communications from Russia, India, and South Africa. More than 30 B2B meetings were also held.
A separate part of the business program was dedicated to project pitching. Six entrepreneurs from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and South Africa presented their ideas and solutions to international investors and experts. Among the projects were digital platforms in education and document management, AI solutions, services for logistics and retail, as well as technological developments aimed at improving business efficiency.
The forum “International Business in the Next 10 Years: Who, How, Where” became a starting point for AGORA’s systematic work, where new connections quickly evolve into partnerships and joint projects. Ahead lies the development of the club ecosystem: regular meetings for members, new international missions, expansion of the partner network, and the launch of practical initiatives in BRICS and SCO markets.
The forum was organized by the AGORA International Business Club, the ANO “Leaders of International Cooperation,” and the international trade and investment company Consult Invest ITIC.
Moscow hosts over 100 entrepreneurs, investors, and GR representatives from BRICS and SCO countries to launch the AGORA Global Business Club
