The conference is a traditional regional platform for the discussion of the theoretical and practical aspects of cross-border territorial development. The main conference purpose is integration of professionals studying challenges and prospects of border territories development, exchange of experience on resolving related social, economic, political, educational and cultural issues. Russian and foreign scientists, lecturers, postgraduates, undergraduates, bachelors, representatives of state and municipal authorities, entrepreneurs, representatives of public organizations are invited to participate in the conference.

SESSION 1. The influence of socio-economic and geopolitical shocks on the development of border areas strategies

SESSION 2. New and effective forms of using the cross-border potential

SESSION 3. Changes in cross-border interaction in the context of global economic changes

SESSION 4. Prospects for the development of integration processes in the context of new territorial challenges

SESSION 5. Demographic and sociocultural challenges in border areas

SESSION 6. Development of technological sovereignty: introduction of innovative projects and resource-saving technologies

SESSION 7. Tourist vector of border areas development: potential, prospects and limitations

ROUND TABLE "Tourist preferences in a changing world: sustainability and dynamism"

ROUND TABLE "Contribution of the Republic of Karelia to ensuring technological independence of Russia"

ROUND TABLE "Formal boundaries and informal interactions"