SPIEF 2026 laid the foundation for long-term socio-economic growth

SPIEF 2026 brought 731.72 billion rubles to St. Petersburg. The northern capital of Russia has signed 74 agreements, including 41 investment agreements. The agreements of the St. Petersburg Investment Committee raised 507.5 billion rubles.
"At the last SPIEF, the most important decisions were made in the development of transport and social infrastructure, technological innovations, the tourism industry and the restoration of cultural heritage sites. The signed investment agreements and planned projects will attract additional resources to the St. Petersburg economy, help improve the quality of life of citizens and make our city a modern metropolis of the 21st century — comfortable, technological and open to new opportunities," said Ivan Skladchikov, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Investment Committee. 
At its stand, St. Petersburg presented a vibrant exhibition and business zone, the main theme of which was marine and unmanned technologies, advanced industry and investments. The exhibits on display reflected the strategies laid down in the program "10 priorities of socio-economic development" and emphasized the special role and potential of our city in achieving national goals.
Visitors to the St. Petersburg stand were able to assess the prospects for the development of Pulkovo Airport, the continuation of the Slavyanka tram line, and the formation of the ITMO Highpark scientific, educational and innovation center with a Technological Valley.
The special attention of the SPIEF guests was attracted by the models of the public and cultural space prepared by the St. Petersburg Investment Committee together with investors on the site of the former Kresty prison, the Sailing Academy as part of the St. Petersburg Marina tourist cluster, and the bridge as part of the Latitudinal Highway.
It is noteworthy that within the framework of the SPIEF, a symbolic foundation stone was laid for the future SCHMSD drawbridge. The event was attended by Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg, Andrey Kostin, President and Chairman of the Management Board of VTB Bank, and Alexey Krapivin, CEO of NPS Group of Companies. The new ferry will increase the speed and comfort of motorists, reduce travel time, and connect various areas of the city.
Investment agreements in key areas and sectors of the St. Petersburg economy were signed at the SPIEF-2026 site.
Transport and logistics
The agreement of intent between St. Petersburg and Movista Group LLC will allow the creation of a modern trolleybus fleet with updated rolling stock. The project is in line with the "Convenient Public Transport" strategy and is aimed at optimizing routes in the historical part of the city, reducing the negative impact on the environment through the use of innovative technologies, and improving the comfort of travel for residents.
The project to create a large commercial logistics center, which Trest Group plans to implement in the Krasnogvardeysky district, is aimed at developing the infrastructure of modern warehouse complexes in St. Petersburg.
Restoration and adaptation of cultural heritage sites for modern use
During the forum, agreements were reached with major investors on adapting a number of cultural heritage sites for modern use, including the Kresty Complex of the St. Petersburg Solitary Confinement Prison, the Thornton Wool Factory Complex, and the Vargunins Paper Mill Complex. Thus, the old buildings will receive a second life, and the historical heritage, while preserving its uniqueness, will be transformed into a significant asset of urban development.
Tourism and hospitality
The joint promotion of Russian tourism products and routes aimed at passengers and visitors of Pulkovo Airport was planned by the Center for Strategic Research Foundation and Northern Capital Air Gate LLC. The project is aimed at creating a positive image of Russia as a tourist destination.
The famous recreation center and one of the oldest sanatoriums in St. Petersburg, the Sestroretsky Resort, will be reconstructed and modernized by the LSR Group. It is planned to expand the range of medical and wellness services, and introduce new diagnostic directions. It is important that as part of the agreement signed at SPIEF 2026, the investor will recreate the historic concert hall building built in 1900.
The new zoo 
SPIEF 2026 has launched a large-scale project for the construction of a new zoo, which will ensure the creation of comfortable conditions for large animal species and will allow the formation of a multifunctional center for educational, scientific and recreational activities.
Sports and social facilities
New investment decisions have been made for the development of sports and socio-cultural infrastructure in the Primorsky district of St. Petersburg, on the alluvial territory of the northern part of the Nevsky Bay of Vasilyevsky Island, as well as on the territory of the SKA Arena.
In addition, the Termoland Management Company's project aimed at developing the family and leisure infrastructure of St. Petersburg is aimed at creating aquathermal wellness complexes in two districts of the city, which will replenish the network of modern facilities for maintaining and promoting health.
Development of university clusters and innovative technologies
Thanks to the agreement reached with Gazprom Neft, an innovative infrastructure will be developed in Kronstadt in the format of a technological valley combining science, education and production.
With the participation of the company "LSR. Avtovskaya" a large innovation center will be established in the Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg. The project aims to support startups through acceleration and incubation programs, the development of research and interuniversity cooperation.
Moreover, the investors will create two new data processing centers in the Moscow and Vyborg districts, which will provide high-quality IT infrastructure for business representatives.
High-tech production facilities and high-tech enterprises will appear in St. Petersburg as part of the agreements concluded on the development of the ITMO University campus with the Technological Valley in the Pushkin district. Among other things, ITMO Highpark plans to work on solving problems in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, quantum and biotechnologies, which contribute to strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty.
Investments were attracted in the strategic investment project for the creation of the Yuzhny satellite city. Thus, the BEAC will participate in the project financing of the Yuzhny construction with a total limit of at least 192 billion rubles.
The agreements signed at SPIEF 2026 are a powerful lever for the development of St. Petersburg‑St. Petersburg. New investment projects are aimed at major technological and infrastructural changes and will serve to grow the economy of our region.
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The XXIX St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was held at Expoforum from June 3-6, 2026. Representatives from 142 countries took part in SPIEF 2026. The total number of participants exceeded 24.5 thousand people.