August 18 – 21, 2026
Commercial transport: test drive and exhibition
18 – 21 August 2026, Crocus Expo (Moscow)
Schedule and speakers of the business program
MOTOR TRANSPORT 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.

Moderator

Alexander Solntsev
Editor-in-Chief of COMVEX Review Magazine

Partner

Session Participants
  • Alexey Zotov
    Chairman of the Commission on Passenger Transport Development, Public Council under the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
  • Ruslan Kozadaev
    Director of Passenger Transport, PJSC KAMAZ
  • Boris Pravilov
    CEO of the National Transport Association
  • Maria Stepanova
    Deputy CEO, NATCAR
13:00 – 14:30 | Strategic Session
The session is dedicated to key areas of digital development in passenger transport: implementing passenger services, creating comprehensive solutions for transport process management, using data and artificial intelligence to forecast demand, increasing the efficiency of transport enterprises, and ensuring the safety, reliability, and quality of transport.
Commission for Passenger Transportation Development of the Public Council under the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Moderator

Aleksandr Koshkin
CEO of MOVISTA Yekaterinburg; Expert at the Commission for Passenger Transportation Development under the Public Council of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Session Organizer

Discussion Topics:
  • Unified Digital Ecosystem for Passenger Transport: Integration of ticketing solutions, dispatching systems, fleet management, and customer services.
  • Data-Driven Transport Management: Predictive analytics for passenger flow, route optimization, and enhancing rolling stock utilization efficiency.
  • Scaling Digital Solutions: Transitioning from pilot projects to full-scale systematic implementation across urban, suburban, and long-distance transport networks.
  • Evaluating Digitalization Performance: Assessing the impact of technology on carrier economics, safety, reliability, and the quality of the passenger experience.
15:00 – 16:00 | Round Table
«Electronic Document Management: Transitioning from Paper to Digital. Industry Readiness for ETDs»
National Association of Freight Road Transport "GRUZAVTOTRANS"

Moderator

Vladimir Matyagin
President of the National Association of Freight Road Transport "GRUZAVTOTRANS"

Session Partners

16:30 – 18:00 | Final of the All-Russian Annual Competition "Leader of Mobile Retail"
As part of the ComAutoTrans 2026 exhibition at Crocus Expo, we will host the award ceremony for the Fourth All-Russian "Leader of Mobile Retail 2026" competition.
The "Leader of Mobile Retail" initiative aims to promote mobile trade formats and recognize the best innovations in specialized vehicles, including mobile shops, food trucks, and delivery vans designed for food distribution and "last mile" logistics.
In 2026, the competition has significantly expanded by introducing new categories and online voting, as well as strengthening the jury panel, making this year’s award ceremony a truly landmark event for the industry.
Partners

WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 19th

11:00 – 13:00 | Panel Discussion
«Digital Transformation in Logistics: From Electronic Document Management to Intelligent Supply Chains. A Dialogue Between Business and Government.»

Moderator

Vadim Filatov
President of the "Avtogruzeks" Association

Session Partner

Block 1. Moderator's opening remarks (more details)
Блок 2. Government policy and regulation (more details)
Block 3. Tax contour and electronic document Management (EDS) (more details)
Block 4. Business cases: a dialogue between economics and IT (more details)
Block 5. Open microphone and session questions and answers (10 minuts) (more details)
13:30 – 15:00 | Session
«Passenger Transport: Operations and Maintenance»
Партнер сессии на согласовании
15:30 – 17:00 | Session
«Transitioning to Alternative Fuels in the Current Economic Climate»

Moderator

Svetlana Vorontsova
First Vice President, Transport Integration LLC

Session Partners

Discussion Topics:
  • Transitioning to alternative fuels in the current economic environment
  • Engine repowering: an effective way to switch transport to natural gas
  • Commercial vehicles powered by gas-engine fuel and electricity
Speakers:
Orkhan Rzaev, Executive Director of the National Gas Engine Association
Oleg Grechanyukov, General Director of Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo LLC
Yulia Drygina, Development Director of Silovye Agregaty - ECO GAS LLC
Svetlana Vorontsova, First Vice President of Transport Integration LLC
Natalya Pletnikova, Head of the Transport Solutions Center, Modern Transport Technologies

THURSDAY | AUGUST 20th

11:00 – 12:30 | Expert Session
"Commercial Vehicle Operation and Maintenance"

Moderator

Vadim Zeifert
CEO of Shacman Motors LLC

Session Organizer

13:00 – 14:30 | Expert Session on Buses

"Standardization of Approaches, Resource Efficiency, Building Customer Relationships, and Corporate Social Responsibility"

National Transport Association
Session Partner

15:00 – 16:30 | Session

"The Future of Freight: Upcoming Transformations"

Moderator

Mikhail Ozherelyev
Главный редактор журнала «АВТОПАРК 5колесо»

Session Organizer

Discussion Topics:
  • Autonomous transport is reshaping the freight industry, transforming logistics into a seamless, digital, and highly efficient process. Where do we stand today?
  • Logistics has evolved from basic freight movement into a high-tech IT sector. Modern transport companies now operate within integrated digital ecosystems rather than relying on fragmented software solutions.
  • The potential for using multi-link trucks on Russian roads: Will this truly boost logistics efficiency, or will it increase safety risks?

FRIDAY | AUGUST 21th

11:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion

«The Role of Competencies in Navigating the Commercial Vehicle Market Crisis»

Moderator

Nikita Volkovich
Institute for Transport Development

Партнер сессии

13:00 – 14:00 | Expert Session

«Driver Recruitment and Retention Practical Insights»

Moderator

Evgeniya Norbaeva
Head of ANCOR Drive

Session Organizer

14:00 – 15:00 | Roundtable Discussion

«Manufacturers Logistics Providers and Specialized Universities Dialogue»

How can the needs of manufacturers the capabilities of logistics hubs and university education programs be integrated into a unified workforce development system
During the roundtable representatives of all three sides will discuss the gap between theory and practice targeted education in demand competencies and mechanisms that enable graduates to become fully effective professionals from their first day on the job

Moderator

Ekaterina Eremina
Chair of the Transport and Logistics Committee of the CIS Business Center for Economic Development
Dean of the Faculty of Logistics at Synergy University

Session Partner

11:00-16:00 | Career Express Tour

Throughout the day participants will visit company booths presenting job opportunities learn about internships vacancies and career paths

The goal is to showcase career entry opportunities for graduates and enable employers to engage with potential candidates through direct on site communication

*The business program is currently being finalized and may be updated in the near future
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