Nikolay Kozlov Elected New President of RUEF; Three-Year Strategy Planned

At the annual general assembly of the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (RUEF), held on June 20, 2026, within the Congress-Exhibition Industry Communications Forum, Nikolay Kozlov was unanimously elected as the new President of the Union. Kozlov serves as General Director of ExpoForum-International. In his remarks, Kozlov thanked the industry community for their trust and noted that exhibitions, forums and congresses remain indispensable platforms for live interaction, business relationships and contract formation in the digital era. The updated composition of the Union's Presidium was also established. RUEF states that forthcoming work will focus on a three-year strategic vision covering strengthening of the professional platform position, development of regional ties, adaptation to changing market conditions and creation of tools to help industry participants work more effectively.