August 18 – 21, 2026
International Bus & Coach Exhibition
18 – 21 August 2026, Crocus Expo (Moscow)

Busıness Program of the Trucks & Bus Forum

TUESDAY | AUGUST 18th

11:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion
"Passenger and Cargo Transport: Shared Challenges, Distinct Solutions"
Uniting Expertise: Exploring systemic issues common to both freight and passenger transportation. The session focuses on practical examples of cooperation among manufacturers, operators, regulators, and public institutions. We will examine how shared challenges are addressed collectively and discuss the long-term synergistic benefits for the transport industry as a whole.
Partner
Alexander Solntsev
Editor-in-Chief of COMVEX Review Magazine
Key Topics
  • Current industry landscape and key challenges
  • Recycling fee policy and other aspects
  • International context: global trends and best practices for the local market
12:00–14:00
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Expert Dialogue «What’s hindering the proper functioning of the freight trucking market?»

President of the Gruzavtotrans Association
Vladimir Matyagin
Modertor
Key Topics
  • Factors influencing freight rates and expected changes in the near future
  • Industry outlook through the end of 2025 and into 2026
  • Why the government struggles to ensure effective control, law enforcement and equal conditions for all market participants
14:30–17:30
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Open joint meeting of the commissions of the Public Council under the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation

  • on the development of passenger transportation
  • on the development of transport infrastructure
  • on transport safety and security
The meeting is dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Unified Transport System Association BUS LINES OF THE COUNTRY

August 20th

10:30–14:30
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Workshop «Fleet Management 4.0 – Digital Solutions for Efficiency and Transport Safety»

13:00–15:00
Pavilion 2, Conference hall Р

Expert Dialogue: «Human capital for the automotive industry»

Key Topics
  • Collaboration between the state and business in workforce development to achieve technological leadership
  • The federal project «Professionalitet»: uniting the efforts of business, government, and education
  • Labor market forecasting in the automotive industry and the development of professional qualifications
  • Advancing the system of independent qualification assessment in the automotive sector
15:00–16:45
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Masterclass Development of the FDR12 hybrid racing sports prototype

17:00–18:00
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Final of the All-Russian annual contest «Leader in Mobile Trade»

August 21th

10:30–12:30
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Session «Technical regulation and quality management in the Russian automotive industry: current status and future outlook»

Executive Director of the OAR Association
Igor Korovkin
Moderator
13:00–14:00
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Expert Hour: from announcement to deal: how Avito special equipment Is shaping the future of the industry

Сommercial director of the Avito Special Equipment
Andrey Gorn
Moderator
Key Topics
  • Market analytics and user behavior
  • Avito: key trends and insights
  • Partnerships and engagement with the market
14:30–17:00
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Expert session «Passenger transport safety: modern digital systems serving drivers and passengers»

Marketing Director, RD Group
Natalya Potemkina
Moderator

August 22th

11:00–13:00
Trucks & Bus Forum
Pavilion 2, Hall 5, Booth № 5-300

Conference: «Commercial vehicles for mobile trade: what the market has to offer»

Key Topics
  • The light van segment is stagnating: European manufacturers have exited the market, while the number of domestic compact vans has not increased significantly
  • The condition of vehicle fleets used in mobile trade: aging issues, contributing factors, and possible solutions
  • The refrigerated equipment market: overheating has led to a cooldown
  • The future of electric delivery vans in Russia
* The program is subject to changes and additions
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