Moscow Trading Week 2026: Key Financial Markets Event for Russia & CIS Traders

Moscow Trading Week, an international conference for traders, investors, and professional financial market participants, will be held in Moscow’s Federation Tower (12 Presnenskaya Embankment) from May 13 to 15, 2026. It is the largest business event in Russia and the CIS, targeting a professional audience of stock market investors, brokers, managers, and regulatory officials.

The event is organized by the international group of companies ATF Media and the event agency BRIDGE. More than 5,000 visitors are expected over the three days, making Moscow Trading Week a key platform for exchanging experiences, showcasing products, and establishing business connections in the capital markets.

Moscow Trading Week Business Agenda

The Moscow Trading Week program covers a wide range of topics related to modern financial markets, technologies, and the regulatory environment.

• Investment Landscape. Analysis of the investment attractiveness of various assets, comparison of asset classes, and assessment of risks and returns in the current global and Russian economic conditions.
• Stock Markets and Economic Attractiveness of Countries. Analysis of stock markets in various countries, assessment of the attractiveness of economies, the structure of capital flows and instruments, and the specifics of developing and developed markets.
• Regulation, Taxation, and the Legal Framework for Investors. Discussion of current and planned regulatory initiatives, taxation of income from financial instruments, regulatory approaches, judicial practice, and investor protection.
• CeFi and DeFi: Interaction between Centralized and Decentralized Systems. Discussion of opportunities for cooperation between CeFi and DeFi, integration cases, risks, and regulatory adaptation.
• Derivatives Market, Portfolios, and Strategies. Analysis of derivative instruments, hedging mechanisms, strategies for constructing and protecting portfolios, risk allocation, and trading instruments. Modern Trading: Strategies, Tools, and Approaches
• Practical examples of trading approaches, the use of modern tools and analytics, and the application of new strategies in various markets.
• Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector. Discussion of global and Russian AI application cases, analysis of the benefits and risks, and assessment of the prospects for implementing AI in customer service, trading, and risk management.
• Trading on the Moscow Exchange. Analysis of trading instruments and opportunities for private and institutional players, evaluation of new products and infrastructure, and market development prospects.
• Investment Strategies for 2026–2030. Formation and evaluation of investment strategies, return and risk expectations, and assessment of the impact of macro- and micro-processes on markets.
• The Future of the Blockchain Industry in Russia and Globally. Discussion of blockchain development trends and expectations, integration of technology into traditional and digital financial markets, and risk assessment.
• Foreign Economic Activity and Blockchain, Innovations in Digital Finance and International Settlements. Discussion of the potential for using blockchain and digital technologies in international settlements, optimizing business processes, and integrating new solutions.
• IPOs and Privatization of State-Owned Companies through IPOs in 2026. Evaluation of the list of companies participating in the program, analysis of prospects for investors, assessment of market dynamics, and expected revenues from participation. In 2026, more than ten state-owned companies will be included in the IPL sector pipeline.
• Digital Financial Assets for Business: How and Why to Place, and How to Use. Discussion of digital financial assets-related instruments, assessment of business benefits, opportunities for raising capital, formalizing equity and debt obligations, risk assessment, and the regulatory environment.
• Cryptocurrency and Russian Banks. Consideration of Russian banks’ current approaches to cryptocurrencies, assessment of interactions with crypto assets, conditions and procedures, risks, and opportunities.
• Key Factors Affecting the Russian Economy in 2026. Macroeconomic analysis of factors influencing the state and development of the Russian economy, assessing the impact of external and internal factors.
• Investment strategies taking into account the current economic situation and inflation expectations. Assessment of investment prospects in various asset classes, assessing the impact of inflation, interest rate changes, and regulatory policy on investment decisions.

What awaits guests at Moscow Trading Week

Main Stage
A strong lineup of speakers—international and Russian financial market leaders.
Program formats:
– thematic sections and discussion panels,
– practical masterclasses,
– analysis of trading strategies for various instruments,
– economic and financial forecasts from experts,
– discussion of institutional and private investor portfolios,
– analysis of tax and legal aspects of the activity,
– analysis of real cases (successful and unsuccessful decisions),
– statistics and analytics from top experts,
– trend forecasting and foresight,
– live discussions,
– macroeconomic analysis of various markets and countries.

Exhibitor Exhibition

• A platform where exchanges, investment divisions of banks, proprietary trading companies, trading platforms, brokers, and related services will present themselves. VIP Space
• A separate VIP space with exquisite catering, a premium bar, and the opportunity for private meetings and business connections.
• Networking Zone. A comfortable area for socializing over coffee or tea, where you can meet potential partners, exchange contacts, and find like-minded individuals.

Moscow Trading Week Audience

The Moscow Trading Week audience includes:

• founders and top management of leading financial market companies,
• representatives of exchanges—Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other stock and currency exchanges,
• professional traders and qualified investors,
• government officials from the Ministry of Finance, representatives of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and the Federal Antimonopoly Service,
• banks and investment units,
• over-the-counter securities markets,
• infrastructure funds and family offices,
• managers and professional investors,
• bloggers and media channel owners covering economics, investments, and trading,
• representatives of business clubs, financial and economic institutions, rating and information agencies, and
• journalists from federal and industry media.

Moscow Trading Week Speakers

• Oleg Komlik, Vice President of DOM.RF Bank;
• Adel Valiullin, First Vice President of Gazprombank;
• Dmitry Aksakov, Vice President of VEB.RF;
• Vladimir Levchenko, financial analyst and stock market expert, working in the Russian market since 1995;
• Timur Belikov, investment banker, specialist in deal structuring and analysis;
• Evgeny Egorov, President of the ACI Russia association;
• Karina Kostina, former head of the investment division at Raiffeisen Capital;
• Sam Sharipov, US options trader and hedge fund manager;
• Pavel Katyukha, expert on the oil and gas market and oil trading;
• Mikhalych (Birzhevik) — founder of the “Birzhevik” project (audience over 430,000);
• Andrey Mikhailishin BRICS PAY co-founder and CEO,
• Andres Menezes, leader of the Crypto OGs community,
• Artur Anisimov, co-founder of Moscow Trading Week and founder of BRIDGE,
• Oleg Ushakov, Chairman of the Digital Financial Instruments Committee of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation for Financial, Industrial, and Investment Policy,
• Lyubarto Sartoyo, Investment Advisor to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the Russian Federation,
• Anatoly Shpakov, Evgeny Marishin, Alfred Khamzin, and other leading capital and digital asset market practitioners, as well as renowned traders and investors.

The event was hosted by Yaroslav Kabakov, Director of Strategy at Finam Investment Company and an expert on investments and capital markets.

Additional Activities

• PreParty by DAOPEOPLE — May 12, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• AFTERParty — May 15, 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, for VIP ticket holders and speakers only.

Sponsors and Partners

• General Sponsor: Alfa-Bank
• Registration Sponsor: FINAM X
• Stage Sponsor: Alfa-Forex
• Media Sponsor: HIGHLIGHTS City
• Sponsors: BingX, Rapira, Upscale, Seventix, BitBanker, WWTech, LIVE Trader TV, AMCH, Cyber ​​Motorika, JSC NFK-Sberezheniya, Europass, GMT Legal, Altyn Wallet, CoinEx, GIGATEA, and others.
• Blockchain Media Partner: Forklog
• Partners: BRICS MMF, Club 500, HIGHLIGHTS City, ACI Russia Association, MCG Moscow City Guide, FinTech Association, International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation, LIVE Trader TV, Association of Artificial Intelligence Laboratories, and others.

Practical Information

text📅 **Dates**: May 13–15, 2026
📍 **Venue**: Moscow-City, Federation Tower, Presnenskaya Nab., 12
🎫 **Tickets**
📞 **Contacts**: ATF Media & BRIDGE organizers

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Moscow Trading Week is considered a key event of 2026 because it is:

• The largest professional financial markets event in Russia and the CIS, with over 5,000 participants.
• The audience and speakers include top banks, regulators, exchanges, major investors, and experts—those who shape the market.
• The agenda covers macroeconomics, the Moscow Exchange, digital financial instruments, crypto, AI, CeFi/DeFi, and state-owned company IPOs—practically the entire current investment and trading landscape of 2026.
• The format combines expert presentations, a participant exhibition, and VIP networking, making it more than just a “conference”—it’s a meeting point for decisions and deals for the second half of the year.

Registration now open — secure your tickets today!