15-16 September, 2026

Ekaterinburg Expo, Ekaterinburg, Russia

III BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum

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About the Forum

The idea of the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum was launched by the Russian Chapter of the BRICS WBA as a platform for expanding horizons of entrepreneurs across BRICS countries. The third Entrepreneurship Forum will take place in Ekaterinburg on September 15–16, 2026, under the theme "Do Business! Create! Play!" The event will bring together over 500 participants from 30+ countries, including guests from BRICS nations, partner states, and candidate countries, to discuss the future of women's entrepreneurship amid the bloc's expansion.

A key focus will be empowering young entrepreneurs as drivers of innovation and inclusive growth. The Forum will be held as part of the International Festival of Youth 2026 and, in partnership with the World Youth Festival Directorate, will feature panel sessions, expert interviews, workshops, multimedia and photo exhibitions, film screenings, and masterclasses.

What to expect

500+

Participants

20+

Countries

10+

Sessions

Concept

The inspiration is a female entrepreneur who successfully combines work and self-development.

Do Business

Panel discussion «BRICS Healthcare Ecosystem»;
Panel discussion «Made in BRICS: Uniting Creative Potential»;
«BRICS-ASEAN: A Case Study of Generational Dialogue in Entrepreneurship»;
Expert interviews «Dialogue with a businessman»;
Workshop accelerator «From business idea to implementation»;
Diagnostic and Multimedia Zone — exhibition.

Entrepreneurial track Goals

Promotion of the projects submitted to the BRICS Women's Startups Contest and BRICS+ Youth Mentoring Program;
Transfer of experience from experts to young entrepreneurs;
Unlocking the potential of young entrepreneurs and identifying new ideas and approaches to business development.

Create!

Festival of National Cultures «BRICS WBA-Vision 2.0»;
Photo Exhibition «BRICS Families – National Heritage»;
Film screening of short films from the BRICS countries;
Animation Workshop: BRICS Kids Channel Characters;

Cultural track Goals

Demonstration of the cultural heritage of the BRICS countries;
Strengthening the unity of cultures based on the traditional values of the BRICS countries.

Play!

TBC

Program

15 September

10:15 - 11:00

Lecture Hall "Dostoevsky"

Opening Ceremony

High-ranking officials from BRICS nations, partner countries, and states interested in cooperating with the association will participate in the opening ceremony of the III BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum. By focusing on the theme of BRICS expansion, the event will set a positive tone for substantive discussions and other interactive formats dedicated to fostering economic cooperation within the BRICS region and beyond.

11:00 - 11:45

Lecture Hall "Dostoevsky" (№1)

Plenary Session "BRICS and Partners: Exploring New Horizons of Cooperation"

During the Зlenary session "BRICS and Partners: Opening New Horizons for Cooperation," key attention will be focused on developing practical mechanisms for business interaction between BRICS nations and the group’s partners, including the launch of joint sectoral projects and mechanisms. A separate agenda item will address the integration of youth entrepreneurship into the overall architecture of BRICS business cooperation.

12:00-13:20

Lecture Hall "Kurchatov" (2.2)

Panel discussion "BRICS Healthcare Ecosystem"

The session focuses on the role of the pharmaceutical industry in shaping and developing an integrated healthcare model across BRICS nations. Key topics include the interaction between the state and the private sector regarding the production, distribution, and supply of medicines to the population, as well as prospects for cooperation among pharmaceutical companies from the bloc's member states.

15:10-16:30

Lecture Hall "Kurchatov" (2.2)

Panel discussion "Made in BRICS: Uniting Creative Potential"

The Panel discssion "Made in BRICS: Uniting Creative Potential" serves as a platform for practical cooperation within the creative industries of BRICS nations. Speakers represent some of the most successful creative projects from their respective countries—ventures that have already entered BRICS+ markets or are poised to do so in the near future. The session also includes a discussion on potential international initiatives.

16 September

12:00-13:00

Lecture Hall "Kurchatov" (2.2)

Expert interview "Dialogue with a businessman"

The format entails a direct conversation with active entrepreneurs. The discussion focuses on specific business practices.

10:15-11:45

Lecture Hall "Kurchatov" (2.2)

"BRICS-ASEAN: A Case Study of Geneational Dialogue in Entrepreneurship"

The session takes the form of a paired case-study dialogue. Within each pair, representatives from emerging and established companies from ASEAN and BRICS countries share their proposals for addressing the specific issue or case at hand. Participants exchange practical approaches and visions for a solution, presenting their ideas for joint discussion.

14:30-16:30

Lecture Hall "Lomonosov"

Workshop accelerator "From business idea to implementation"

Workshop participants divide into interdisciplinary teams to address a specific case study: developing an innovative solution to a given "problem" and a strategy for scaling that solution across the BRICS region.

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