On 7 February, the opening ceremony of the third Nevskiy Larets International Trade Fair of Folk Arts and Crafts was held in the Expoforum convention and exhibition centre.

On February 6, the participants of UFI Global CEO Summit 2020 met with Pope Francis in the Vatican.

From 22 to 25 January, Expoforum International’s department of strategic communication, with support from the Convention Bureau and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised a visit by the leaders of Mexico’s MICE industry to St. Petersburg. During the visit, the delegation visited the Expoforum convention and exhibition centre, met with representatives of St. Petersburg’s business community and discussed the trajectory of cooperation as part of the ninth Eurasian Event Forum.

From 22–24 January, the annual Eurasian Event Forum (EFEA), a communication platform for event industry professionals, was held in St. Petersburg. The overall theme of the Forum was the issue of sustainable development and the UN’s 17 goals. A wide-ranging business programme was carried out over three days, where the key speakers included employees of Expoforum International.

The Third Nevskiy Larets International Trade Fair of Folk Arts and Crafts, with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Government of St. Petersburg and the Government of Leningrad Oblast, the association ‘Folk Arts and Crafts and Trades of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast’ and field-related regional associations, will be held from 7 to 9 February 2020 in the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The New Year celebrations and holidays are coming to an end. It is always a delight to spend them with our loved ones, granting their wishes and bringing them joy.

LIKEE PARTY, a unique festival for children and teenagers, fans of the social network LIKEE, will take place in Expoforum on 4 and 5 January.