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What is the International Transport and Logistics Forum?

The International Transport and Logistics Forum is a key platform for showcasing the achievements of the industry and holding in-depth discussions on the development of transport logistics, regulatory frameworks, digitalization, and the implementation of innovative solutions.

More information is available in the About the Forum section.

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When and where will the Forum take place?

The International Transport and Logistics Forum will take place on 1–3 Aprill 2026 in the Tavrichesky Palace.

Address: 47, Shpalernaya Ulitsa, St. Petersburg, Russia

More information is available in the About the Forum section.

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Who is organizing the Forum?

The Forum is organized by the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, with the Roscongress Foundation acting as the event operator.

More information is available in the About the Forum section.

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Where can I learn more?

ITLF information centre

+7 495 640 6097
itlf@roscongress.org
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Telegram

Contact information for enquiries regarding partnership partners@roscongress.org

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Why should I attend?

The Forum will bring together representatives of the federal executive and legislative authorities, international organizations, Russian and foreign transport companies, as well as members of the business, expert, and media communities.

Attending the Forum provides an opportunity to get together with those who are shaping the future of the global transport industry in a single place for the first time: government officials, businesspeople, and international partners.

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK OF BUSINESS CONTACTS

The event will be attended by Russian and international delegates: heads of relevant ministries and agencies, CEOs of transport, industrial and construction companies, experts, and scientists. Representatives of the expert and media communities will also be attending the Forum.

The Forum will provide an environment that ensures participants can effectively exchange views, work comfortably, and make new business contacts with potential partners.

EXTENSIVE BUSINESS PROGRAMME

The Forum’s business programme includes bilateral meetings and intercountry dialogues.

The Forum’s business agenda will address the following issues:

  • Development of infrastructure for international transport corridors
  • Activities in the global transport industry
  • Introduction of promising technologies
  • Regulatory framework in transport
  • Freight and passenger logistics
  • Digital solutions
  • Innovative solutions
  • Tourism

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What’s included in the participation package?
  • Entry to all business and cultural programme events at the Forum (excluding the plenary session and invitation-only events)
  • Access to networking areas at the Forum venue (excluding locations for invitation-only events)
  • Information support

More information is available in the Participation options section.

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How much does it cost to participate in the Forum?
Participation in the Forum is free of charge.
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How can I take part in the Forum?

If you wish to submit an application to attend the Forum, please sign up for a Roscongress personal account on the Foundation website roscongress.org .

If you have a Roscongress personal account, you can submit an application in the ‘Events – Upcoming’ section. The application will be filled in automatically using information from your profile.

More information is available in the Participation options section.

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Does the participant package include access to the plenary session?
Access to the Forum plenary session is by special invitation only, and will not be offered as part of the participation package. An invitation will be sent by email.
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How can I track the status of my application?

After submitting your application, you will receive a notification at the email address you listed during registration that your application has been registered and sent to the Organizing Committee for review. The status of your application will be reflected in the My Events tab of your personal account.

If approved, you will be sent an invitation to the Forum, and the status of your application will be updated in real time.

The application review period varies for each participant and is at least ten days. You can only participate in the Forum with an invitation from the Organizing Committee.

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Can an application to participate be denied?

Yes. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse an invitation to an applicant without explanation.

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How do I confirm attendance?

Please confirm your participation in the Forum in the ‘My events – International Transport and Logistics Forum – Event dashboard’ section of your Roscongress personal account.

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How can I track the status of my application?

After submitting your application, you will receive a notification at the email address you listed during registration that your application has been registered and sent to the Organizing Committee for review. The status of your application will be reflected in the My Events tab of your personal account.

If approved, you will be sent an invitation to the Forum, and the status of your application will be updated in real time.

The application review period varies for each participant and is at least ten days. You can only participate in the Forum with an invitation from the Organizing Committee.

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Can an application to participate be denied?

Yes. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse an invitation to an applicant without explanation.

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How do I confirm attendance?

Please confirm your participation in the Forum in the ‘My events – International Transport and Logistics Forum – Event dashboard’ section of your Roscongress personal account.

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How the participant can be substituted?

A participant can only be substituted with the approval of the Forum Organizing Committee. If you have confirmed your participation but no longer plan to attend the Forum for any reason, and you wish to arrange a replacement, please contact the Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding your participation in the Forum.

The specialist’s contact information can be found in the Roscongress personal account.

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How do I decline to participate in the Forum?

Participants who have received an invitation but have decided not to attend the Forum, or who have previously confirmed their participation but no longer plan to attend are kindly requested to officially decline their participation via the Roscongress personal account or by informing Roscongress Foundation specialist you are in touch with regarding your participation in the Forum.

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Where and when can I view the ITLF 2026 programme?

The programme architecture will be posted on the website approximately one to two months before the start of the Forum in the Programme Architecture section.

The full business programme will be posted on the website approximately one to two weeks before the start of the Forum in the Programme section.

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How do I become a partner of the Forum?

Advantages of partnership

  • An audience of over 1,000 participants, including members of the Russian government, the leaders of the country’s regions, senior executives from top companies, and foreign delegations
  • Unique formats to take part in the business programme, including participation in discussions and arranging your own events as part of the business programme
  • The opportunity to invite business partners to the Forum and company events held as part of the Forum
  • Support using the Forum’s information resources and promotional opportunities at the event venue, which will make your company’s participation in the Forum as visible as possible
  • The opportunity to arrange a press approach and sign agreements attended by leading federal and regional media outlets

If you are interested in becoming a partner of the International Transport and Logistics Forum 2026, please do not hesitate to email us at partners@roscongress.org

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How can I take part in the Forum as a moderator or speaker?

Should you wish to participate in the International Transport and Logistics Forum 2026 as a moderator or speaker, please email your request to the Organizing Committee.

For more information, please contact the Forum information centre: +7 495 640 6097

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How can I participate in the Forum as a media representative?

In order to participate in the Forum as a media representative, you must submit an application for accreditation in the Media section.

Applications for media accreditation will be accepted closer to the dates of the event.

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How can I become a volunteer?
To participate in the ITLF as a volunteer, you need to register on the website congress.ru. To do this, you must provide your personal data and upload documents or log in to your existing personal account and check the box next to the event.

The business and cultural programme venue may only be accessed with an accreditation badge for the International Transport and Logistics Forum. The badge is the only valid document confirming a participant’s Forum accreditation.

The badge is personalized and may not be transferred to third parties. Participants should keep their badges and identity documents with them at all times while at the Forum venue.

More information will be available in the Badge collection section.

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What do I need to do to pick up my badge?

An accreditation badge is required to enter the Forum venue. To collect your badge, you must in the Roscongress personal account:

  • Confirm participation in the Forum
  • Enter your personal information
  • Upload a required photo for your badge Tab ‘My events – International Transport and Logistics Forum 2026 – Event dashboard – Personal information – Photo – Edit data’.
  • Upload a scanned copy of your passport Tab ‘My events – International Transport and Logistics Forum 2026 – Event dashboard – Personal information – Edit data’.

More information will be available in the Badge collection section.

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How to found out my badge is ready?

There are several ways to find out or be notified when a participant badge is ready:

  • An email notification
  • A notification in the Roscongress personal account
  • A call to the Forum information centre: +7 495 640 6097
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Can a single representative of an organization pick up badges for all the Forum participants from this organization?

Yes. To pick up a badge for another participant by proxy, the authorized individual must present:

  • passport;
  • original standard power of attorney;
  • list of participants;
  • copies of participants’ passports;
  • originals of personal data consent forms.

The power of attorney form and a sample of how to complete will be available for download in the Badge collection section.

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Where do I pick up my badge?

You can pick up your badge at one of the Forum accreditation points.

The location and working hours of the accreditation points will be posted in the Badge collection section.

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Can I replace a lost or damaged badge?

If your accreditation badge is lost or damaged, please go to the Help Desk or any accreditation stand immediately. The badge will then be blocked, and a replacement badge will be issued to the holder upon written request.

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What is prohibited to bring into the venue?

A range of items will be prohibited from the event venue. In order to avoid any inconvenience when accessing the venue, participants are advised to leave any such items at their accommodation or in their vehicle.

A full list of prohibited items will be available in the Access to the venue section.

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Will transport services be organized for participants?

Free shuttles will be organized for participants and media representatives during the Forum.

The shuttle schedule will be available in the "Shuttles" section and at all Forum information and service points.

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Will it be possible to rent a car?

Yes, during the Forum, participants can rent an accredited chauffeur-driven car.

More information will be available in the Car rental section.

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Can I arrive in non-accredited vehicle?

Non-accredited vehicles and taxis may only stop to drop off or pick up passengers near the entrance to the Forum venue.

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Where can I find a list of hotels for Forum participants?

Participants of the Forum can book rooms in St. Petersburg hotels at special rates.

More information will be available in the Hotel accommodation section.

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Where can I find photos from the Forum venue?

The photographs are available for viewing and free download in high resolution, and may be freely used, provided a reference to the Roscongress Foundation is included on website photo.roscongress.org.

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Can Forum participants apply for a Russian visa in a simplified manner?

Yes, participants of the Forum can apply for a visa by invitation for entrants from foreign countries. An invitation for foreign visitors is a special document provided by the Forum organizers for those who require a visa to enter the Russian Federation.

! Please note, that this is a separate document from a Forum invitation.

Detailed information will be available in the Visa support section.