Exchange experience with international experts and cultural leaders
24
26
September 2026
St. Petersburg
XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum
Become a participant
Participation in the Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading figures from the fields of culture, the arts, and the creative industries, alongside representatives of government authorities, international organizations, the business community, and the expert community.
Why should I attend?
Discuss key trends in contemporary culture and the creative industries
Establish professional connections with representatives of government, business, and the arts
Engage in a dialogue on how to preserve cultural heritage and foster cultural diversity
Explore the impact of new technologies on the cultural landscape
Participation options
Participant
Participant package
Participation in the Forum is free of charge and requires prior registration. Each application is reviewed by the Organizing Committee on an individual basis.
The review process varies by applicant but can take up to 10 days
the package includes:
- participation in all business programme events of the Forum on 24–26 September 2026except events by special invitation
- access to the business networking areas at the Forum venuewith restricted access to areas hosting events by special invitation
- information support
The right to attend the plenary session is not included in the participation package and is granted by special invitation only.
Partner
Partner
How to become a Forum partner?
If you are interested in becoming a partner of the St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum, please contact us by email at partners@roscongress.org
What partners receive:
- Unique participation formats on the business programme, opportunity to organize business events, presentations, and press conferences
- Opportunity to invite business partners to the Forum and to the company's business events taking place at the Forum
- Media support to boost the profile of your company's participation at the Forum
- The opportunity to arrange a press approach and sign agreements attended by leading federal and regional media outlets
Media
Media
Take partHow can media representatives participate in the Forum?
If you wish to participate in the Forum as a media representative, you must submit a media accreditation application via the Forum’s official website. Further information on how to submit a media accreditation application is available in the “Media” section.
How to become a Forum participant?
Step 1. Submit an application
To take part in the Forum, fill in the participation application in the “Events – Upcoming” section of your Personal Account.
Please note: to arrange participation, use the Personal Account and receive a badge, you must accept in the account:
- consent to the processing of personal data;
- agreement on the use of a simple electronic signature;
- the user agreement.
The consents are provided once when logging in to the Personal Account and apply to all events registered through the Personal Account on the Roscongress Foundation website. If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding participation.
Take partStep 2. Receive an invitation
Your application will be reviewed by the Organising Committee. Once an invitation is issued, the status of your application is updated in real time in the “My events” tab of your Personal Account.
The review period is individual for each participant. The Organising Committee may decline an invitation to an applicant without giving reasons.
Step 3. Confirm participation
After receiving an invitation, confirm your participation in the Personal Account under “My events – St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum – My participation”.
How to decline participation?
If you have received an invitation but do not plan to attend the Forum, or have confirmed participation but changed your decision, please decline participation in the Personal Account or notify the Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding participation.
How to replace a participant?
If you have already confirmed your participation but for some reason cannot attend the Forum, to replace the participant please contact the Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding participation. Replacing a participant is only possible by decision of the Organising Committee.
Step 4. Get your badge
An accreditation badge is required to access the Forum venue. To obtain a badge you need to, in your Personal Account:
- Confirm participation after receiving an invitation.
- Provide your personal information.
- Upload a valid photo.“My events – St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum – My participation – Personal information – Photo – Edit”.
- Upload a scan of your passport.“My events – St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum – My participation – Personal information – Edit”.
More detailed information will be published in the “Venue access” section.
How to get the most out of participation?
Visa support
If you need a visa to enter the Russian Federation, you can obtain a visa through an invitation for foreign arrivals (for all Forum participants) or an electronic visa (available for citizens of 64 foreign countries).
More informationHotel booking
Participants of the Forum can book rooms in St. Petersburg hotels at special rates.
More informationBadge collection
You must have an accreditation badge to enter the venue of the Forum. Collect your accreditation badge in advance at one of the accreditation points.
Will be available soon
Contacts
Follow the news
Chatbot
You can promptly get answers to your questions.
Open the app to get all the latest information
Information centre
Communities
Mobile app
Download
The app lets you track your badge status, schedule business meetings, watch live broadcasts, interact with other participants in private chats, and exchange contact information
Information newsletters
Subscribe
Important news, event invitations, information digests, and much more. Newsletters will be sent to the email address you provided when registering