Mastering Russia's 2026 Business Realities: Practical Insights
Event type: onsite
19 February | 9:00-11:00 (CET) | Hilton Vienna Plaza
Schottenring 11, 1010, Vienna
Schottenring 11, 1010, Vienna
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Language: English
About the event
Over the past few years, companies active in or connected to the Russian market have faced some of the most complex and fast-changing challenges in business. From shifting regulations to geopolitical volatility, the operating environment continues to demand both agility and strategic foresight.
Where do we stand in 2026? Join SCHNEIDER GROUP and KESAREV experts to gain real-world insights on operating in and with Russia under current conditions, including key factors for various case scenarios.
9:00-9:30
Networking
9:30-9:40
Introduction
Ulf Schneider, President & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP
9:40-10:05
How Business Currently Masters the Challenges
Ulf Schneider, President & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP
10:05-10:30
Navigating New Political and Regulatory Landscapes: Strategic and Tactical Perspectives for Business
Evgeny Roshkov, Executive Partner, KESAREV
10:30-11:00
Q&A
About speakers
Ulf Schneider
President & Founder SCHNEIDER GROUP
Ulf Schneider founded his SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2003. He is the President and owner of the well-established consulting enterprise that offers international companies services for their market entry and expansion in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
He also is the CEO and Publisher of the owc Foreign Trade Publishing House, a German publishing house, rich in tradition, whose print and online media focus on Russia, CIS, China and Africa.
Evgeny Roshkov
Executive Partner, KESAREV
Evgeny Roshkov has over 26 years’ public affairs experience. He joined Kesarev as a Partner in 2004. His primary responsibilities include providing clients with expertise in the fields of public affairs, various public policy and industry issues.
Evgeny has extensive experience in public affairs consulting projects in Russia, the CIS region and EEU. He has worked for corporations in ICT/technologies, FMCG, finance, infrastructure, healthcare, competition and regulatory.
He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA), International Compliance Association (ICA), Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) and the Issues Management Council (IMC).
Evgeny has extensive experience in public affairs consulting projects in Russia, the CIS region and EEU. He has worked for corporations in ICT/technologies, FMCG, finance, infrastructure, healthcare, competition and regulatory.
He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA), International Compliance Association (ICA), Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) and the Issues Management Council (IMC).
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