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, Managing Director, Positive Technologies
Andrey Osnos, Managing Director, Sovcombank
Natalya Loginova, Director of Issuer Relations Department, Moscow Exchange
Konstantin Mineev, Partner of Corporate Practice, Law Firm "Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin and Partners"
Representative of a leading Russian 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, Director of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration of Acquired Businesses Division,VK
Alexandra Tymbai, Director of Strategic Development, Alfa-Bank