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Russian tech market: selling or investing?

MAY 16, 2024 (Thursday) 13:30–20:00
NOÔDOME (romanov lane, 7 /1, 7 Floor, Moscow)
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The Russian technology sector has historically developed amid turbulenceand a constantly shifting economic landscape. Today, key companies continue togrow despite unprecedented external and internal pressures. Complications insupply chains for equipment and software, cybersecurity threats, and intensecross-industry competition for talent pose numerous new challenges that impactthe strategic development of the entire sector. However, as is often the caseduring profound crises, these challenges also present new opportunities forbusiness development and monetization.

The business program of the Aspring Capital Tech Day will feature a livediscussion where shareholders, management, and investors from the largestcompanies in the Russian technology sector will explore successful cases ofpublic offerings and M&A deals, addressing all the current challengesparticipants face in the process.

Opening Remarks

14:00 - 14:20

STREAM 1:

IPO and Direct Listings

14:20–15:00

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  • In what cases and for whichcompanies does it make sense to conduct a DPO? 
  • Success factors for theoffering — how can a high valuation be achieved? 
  • Preparation for IPO and DPO— how are the processes structured, and what are the differences?
Moderator:

Viktor Drozdov, Managing Partner, Insight Ridge

PARTICIPANTS:
  • Denis Korablev, ManagingDirector, Positive Technologies
  • Andrey Osnos, ManagingDirector, Sovcombank
  • Natalya Loginova, Directorof Issuer Relations Department, Moscow Exchange
  • Konstantin Mineev, Partnerof Corporate Practice, Law Firm "Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin andPartners"
  • Representative of a leadingRussian broker

Snacks and beverages

15:00 - 15:10

STREAM 2:

Growthvs Profit: How to Build Processes for Increasing Business Capitalization?

15:10–15:50

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  • Should a company definea single focus criterion for its strategy or aim for profitable growth?
  • In which cases does it makesense for companies to concentrate on revenue growth?
  • Does the revenue growthmodel work in conditions of "expensive money"?
  • Which is better forincreasing capitalization: profitability or rapid growth?
  • What is the key to growingbusiness capitalization?
Moderator:

Ilya Yakushevsky, a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of Busfor (acquired by BlaBlaCar), Shoplio, Buddy Chewz

PARTICIPANTS:
  • Kirill Kulakov, CEO, BeriZaryad
  • Mikhail Saulkin, CFO, MangoTelecom
  • Sergey Grechin, CEO,AliExpress CIS

Snacks and beverages

15:50 - 16:10

STREAM 3:

Russia and/or International Markets?

16:10–16:50

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  • What are the currentopportunities and risks for Russian companies entering international markets?
  • Which countries' marketsappear most promising for expansion?
  • Is it worth developingRussian and international business simultaneously?
  • How can a business with aninternational component be properly structured?
Moderator:

Alexey Kupriyanov, Director, Aspring Capital

PARTICIPANTS:
  • Dmitry Tkachev, CEO, QratorLabs
  • Alexander Sinyavsky, CFO,Whoosh
  • Anton Poddubny, Partner,Nextons

Snacks and beverages

16:50 - 17:00

STREAM 4:

What Are "Strategists" Looking at Now? Sectors, Technologies,Business Metrics

17:00–17:40

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  • Which technology marketsegments are currently focused on by significant tech players?
  • What criteria do investorsuse to select companies for acquisition?
  • How do you prepare for apotential deal with a strategist and subsequent integration?
Moderator:

Sergey Airapetov, Partner, Aspring Capital

PARTICIPANTS:
  • Renat Nasretdinov, VicePresident of Corporate Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, beeline 
  • Yulia Khelemendik, Directorof Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration of Acquired Businesses Division,VK 
  • Alexandra Tymbai, Directorof Strategic Development, Alfa-Bank
  • Alexey Glugovsky, Head ofM&A Projects, Tinkoff Bank

Gaming and entertainment time

18:00

PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Access to the event is by invitation and confirmed registration only.

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Registration is available at the link →

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*THE EVENT IS CLOSED TO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES. THE INVITATION IS NOT ANOFFER. THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPATION.

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