100+ SPEAKERS: Elena Sierra, Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing of the Russian Federation, will take part in the plenary session of the 100+ Forum Russia.

The plenary session on "Building by overcoming stereotypes" will begin on October 4 at 2 p.m.

High-rise construction contributes to the development of new technologies, including energy-efficient ones. Green skyscraper projects are multiplying in the world, which is a response to government policies aimed at preserving natural resources. At the same time, high-rise construction can and should be cost-effective. The goal of 100+ Forum Russia is to break the prevailing stereotypes about the unjustified high cost and complexity of such projects and promote the development of unique methods by initiating the improvement of the regulatory framework and measures of economic support from the state.

The panelists will answer the following questions: why do regions need high-rise buildings, how does high-rise construction affect the formation of a modern urban environment, how to maintain a balance between high-rise buildings and social infrastructure, and how can new construction standards help businesses?

The following speakers are invited to the plenary session:

• Arkady Chernetsky, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs,
• Alexander Jacob, Head of the Yekaterinburg City Administration,
• Igor Manylov, Head of the FAA Glavgosexpertiza of Russia,
• Dmitry Mikheev, Director of the FAA FTS,
• Veniamin Golubitsky, President of KORTROS Group of Companies,
• Konstantin Sokolov, Director of the Moscow office of Semren & Mansson Russia,
• Dmitry Shepelyavy, Deputy CEO of SAP CIS.

Admission is free, pre-registration is required.