08/06/2026
An accomplished assembly of young leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging changemakers from across more than 42 countries converged in Russia’s cultural capital as part of the New Generation and Friends for Leadership programme, building momentum toward the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), 2026.
The delegation’s enriching itinerary featured substantive engagement at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, fostering academic dialogue on global economic trends, followed by a cultural immersion at the magnificent Peterhof Palace (the UNESCO-listed “Russian Versailles”) where delegates explored the enduring intersection of heritage, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
This gathering of rising global talent underscores SPIEF’s enduring commitment to nurturing cross-border leadership and the next generation of economic diplomacy.