5.8. Sponsorship of Business Events

PJSC Gazprom traditionally sponsors a number of major Russian forums and congresses, featuring the top state officials of Russia and attracting participants from around the globe.

In 2019, one of the most important business events for the Company was the 9th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum — the leading platform to discuss the topical industry issues.

In addition, the Gazprom Group companies backed the following events in 2019:

  • Russian Investment Forum in Sochi;
  • 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum;
  • 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok;
  • 10th Anniversary Gaidar Forum Russia and the World: National Development Goals and Global Trends in Moscow;
  • Russian Energy Week 2019 International Forum in Moscow;
  • Global Manufacturing & Industrialisation Summit in Yekaterinburg;
  • 5th International Forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue in St. Petersburg.

In the medium-term, PJSC Gazprom intends to continue the implementation of the Gazprom for Children program, the biggest social project of the Company spanning to 2024, inclusive.