St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and exhibitions, became the new SPIEF venue. The Forum was held on June 8–10, 2007. The Forum was a cooperation between two venues – the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the World Economic Forum in Davos. It was commemorated by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Trade and the World Economic Forum. SPIEF was attended by more than 8,000 people and delegations from 76 countries, including 9 heads of state, 3 prime ministers, representatives of 340 foreign businesses from 65 countries, 37 representatives of the Federation Council of the
Nishinippon Business Forum the dialogue between the countries (especially Japan and Italy) and creating new opportunities of business and partnerships for the development of their own country’s economy. The Nishinippon Business Forum was founded by Daniele Di Santo, currently president of the Japan Italy Economic Federation (JIEF). As well as the usual conference about ‘’Perspectives and scenarios for new international synergies: the role of Nishinippon on the global economic field’’ that takes place every year, some activities of the forum cover firm-related tasks, institutional meetings and publishing of documents and report regarding the annual topics. During the 6th edition, the Forum focused on