Business Programme
12 June 2025 | 12:00–13:30 Moscow, VDNH, Pavilion 55, Conference hall 2

A Map of Musical and Festival Tourism in Russia

The demand for vibrant local events, interest in regional culture and travellers' desire for vivid impressions make music festivals a powerful tool for attracting tourists. The state also actively supports the development of event tourism - through grants, infrastructure projects and promotion of festival destinations as part of the country's tourism strategy. How to create a map of music territorial brands? What audiences are attracted to music festivals? How do regions perceive and support hosting major music festivals?

Moderator

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Caverzin Igor President, International Academy of Tourism Industry Development (MART), Vice President, National Association of Event Tourism Specialists (NAST), Head, WEXECON Production Center.
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Chernov Maxim Head, Music and Tourism Product Modeling Center, WEXECON Production Center; Executive Director, Music and Tourism Ecosystem “VERHOM!”

Panellist

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Alekseev Oleg President, National Association of Event Tourism Professionals (NAST)
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Boyarkina Julia Minister of Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Vladimir region.
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Kutyin Andrey Owner, concert venue Nenavist Night Club; Founder, musical cultural-educational festival “Sense”
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Mifodovsky Valery Co-Organizer And Producer, COLIZIUM Music Industry Forum, Lecturer at RMA Business School