On November 21, 2025, the annual conference “Investment Projects, Modernization, Procurement in the Coal Industry” (Investugol-2025) will be held in Moscow, at the Hotel Continental on Tverskaya Street. The event will bring together logistics specialists, technical departments of coal companies, manufacturers of equipment and special equipment, heads of industry ministries and departments.
The conference program includes a discussion of practical issues of organizing procurement procedures in new conditions, the introduction of modern approaches to tenders and competitions, as well as specific procurement strategies. Issues of digital transformation, automation, electronic trading platforms, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize supply logistics will be discussed. Presentations are expected on supply chain risk management, supplier partnerships, long-term relationship development, and contract banking support.
Topics of industrial supply efficiency include optimization of supply chain management, cost reduction, integration of IT solutions and principles of sustainable development. The program also provides for the exchange of experience in the development of B2B marketplaces and dealing with personnel shortages.
In a separate section of the conference, discussions are planned on cooperation with suppliers, unification of procurement activities, technological partnerships and the practice of applying offset contracts.
Import substitution topics cover the transition to domestic analogues, reverse engineering, equipment certification and standardization, as well as logistical challenges under sanctions.
Within the framework of industrial safety, experts will share their experience in the use of multifunctional safety systems, monitoring and organization of fire prevention measures, as well as consider issues of field degassing and comprehensive protection of workers.
At the end of the conference, the results of the annual survey will be summarized and wall maps with information on the largest investment projects of the Russian coal industry will be presented.
The event is aimed at a professional discussion of current issues and practices related to the development of the technological base, modernization and procurement activities of coal industry enterprises.
To participate in the conference, you must register on the website.