From October 29 to 31, 2025, St. Petersburg will host the BRICS International Municipal Forum (IMF BRICS). The upcoming Forum is set to become one of the key global events fostering cooperation, innovation, and sustainable urban development among the BRICS+ countries and friendly nations.
As a leading communication and business platform, the Forum unites partners from over 70 countries and 2,000 cities and regions around the world. In 2024, the event gathered nearly 6,000 delegates from 101 countries, underscoring its growing global significance.
The Forum’s mission is to promote effective solutions for sustainable urban development, facilitate the exchange of advanced technologies and best governance practices, and strengthen direct ties between cities and regions. Discussions will focus on urban innovation, digital transformation, green economy, infrastructure, education, and social policy, with special attention to achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The event is held with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council, the Administration of the President of Russia, the Governments of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the All-Russian Congress of Municipalities, the Moscow City Duma, the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. Since 2020, the Forum has been officially included in the BRICS Chairmanship event plan and recognized in the Beijing Declaration of the XIV BRICS Summit (2022) and the Kazan Declaration of the XVI BRICS Summit (2024) as a key mechanism for enhancing cooperation among cities and promoting sustainable development.
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has commended the Forum for its contribution to strengthening international dialogue and practical cooperation at the municipal level. This year’s BRICS International Municipal Forum will serve as a dynamic platform for new partnerships, innovation-driven projects, and meaningful agreements, shaping the urban future within the expanding BRICS+ partnership network.
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