Mar 24, 2010: 10th Annual Investment Conference

The 2010 AmCham Investment Conference covered a range of investment topics:

● An overview of the Russian economy and investment climate
● Prospects for developing economic cooperation between the U.S. and Russia, and the agenda of the U.S.-Russian Bilateral Presidential Commission, established by Presidents Medvedev and Obama in 2009
● What modernization means for the Russian economy and the role of foreign business in driving innovation, diversification, and modernization
● Spurring scientific research and development
● Service innovation as a key driver for economic growth
● Private-equity as a resource for financing Russia’s small- and medium-sized enterprises
● Using global capital markets to finance modernization
● The efficient use of capital as part of the modernization agenda for business
● Legal challenges in promoting a healthy investment climate
 

Each spring since 2000, the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia has held its Annual Investment Conference, which examines current trends and their likely impact on the business environment in Russia.

The event brings together over 250 top business executives, leading government policymakers and media representatives for discussion on topical issues influencing the business climate.