On April 16, 2026, the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation hosted a large–scale conference “Dialogue Platform – Interuniversity: A City in Motion”, dedicated to the development of Moscow’s transport infrastructure. The event was organized by the Foundation for International Business Communications with the support of the Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow and the Civic Chamber of Russia. The event became an important stage in the preparation for the International Municipal Forum 2026 and marked the beginning of the program of international interuniversity cooperation.
The conference brought together about 150 participants – designers, IT specialists, urbanists, logisticians, managers. The business program focuses on innovative materials, artificial intelligence in the road industry, the “green” agenda, inclusion and the economy of transport. The conference was attended by Vyacheslav Manuilov, Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations, Stepan Orlov, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow City Duma, Vladimir Platonov, Chairman of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representatives of the RANEPA, the Financial University, Vedomosti and other officials.
Alfiya Amirova, President of the International Women’s Union, was invited to the conference and took part in the specialized conference “Interuniversity – from local challenges to international solutions.” The session brought together government officials, the President of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, heads of regional representative offices under the President of the Russian Federation, representatives of leading universities, entrepreneurs and public figures.
In her speech, Alfiya Amirova spoke in detail about the activities of the International Women’s Union, about ongoing projects in the field of support for women’s entrepreneurship, cultural diplomacy and mentoring. She stressed that the organization is open to broad cooperation with universities and is ready to provide students with the opportunity to participate in the Union’s programs to gain practical experience, implement joint projects and internships.
“Our projects, from the international forum “Woman of the Third Millennium” to the photo contest “Mother and Children in national costumes”, need the active participation of young people. Students can not only help in the organization, but also offer their initiatives, gain skills in project work, international communication and leadership. We invite universities to partner – together we will be able to train a new generation of professionals combining theoretical knowledge with real social practice,” Alfiya Amirova said.
Earlier at the plenary session of the conference, Vyacheslav Manuilov, Deputy head of the DVMS, said that Moscow was building links with foreign cities through universities, forming joint educational and research projects. He recalled that the International Municipal Forum has received the status of a federal annual event since 2026, and its preparation includes the active involvement of students and young professionals.
The participants of the specialized conference “Interuniversity – from local challenges to international solutions” agreed that interuniversity dialogue is a key mechanism for the formation of a new generation of urban management specialists. Representatives of universities, businesses, and public organizations discussed concrete steps to integrate educational institutions into international projects, exchange experiences, and train personnel for the digital economy.
The International Women’s Union, in turn, offered universities systematic cooperation: student internships in the Union’s projects, participation in the organization of international forums and exhibitions, and the implementation of joint social and cultural initiatives. Alfiya Amirova expressed confidence that this approach will help young people adapt to real-world challenges faster and strengthen the link between education, society and business.
