Manila-MOSCOW "CREATIVE INDUSTRY BUSINESS SUMMIT"

Spotlight on Fashion / Digital Technologies in Creative Industry

JUNE 4-8, 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

The Moscow-Manila Creative Industries Business Summit, a joint initiative by the Alliance of ASEAN Business in Russia and Manila International Fashion Week, is a unique blend of a fashion show and a business forum, designed to foster dialogue and advance the creative industries market with a special focus on the fashion industry and digital technologiesin creative industry.

Highlighting a cultural fusion, the summit will showcase motifs inspired by traditional Russian

patterns infused with Filipino design and creativity. By bringing together selected participants

from the fashion and textile industries, the event aims to promote Russian fashion while

celebrating a shared vision of innovation and collaboration.

Participating in the Business Summit offers commercial organizations a valuable platform to

attract private investment and facilitate educational and scientific-technical cooperation between Russian and Filipino entrepreneurs and enterprises in creative industry. The event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Philippines' favorable business climate and establish connections with future business partners, including distributors, importers, agents, and direct customers.

In 2023, the Philippine creative economy rose to 1.72 trillion Philippine pesos (approx. US$30

billion) in total value, contributing 7.3% to the GDP. The Philippines is eyeing to increase its share in the global creative industries market and Russia has much to offer in the Philippines creative industry as well as to tap the business opportunitiesin the ASEAN region.

The Philippine luxury market is growing at a faster rate than that of more mature ASEAN

economies. Positioned at the crossroads of Asian fashion influences and Western fashion culture, the Philippines offers a rich blend of styles and traditions, making it a melting pot of creative ideas.

As one of the largest English-speaking countries in the world, the Philippines is  globally recognized for its openness to different cultures and its exceptional hospitality. These qualities ensure that your business ventures in the Philippines will not only be productive but also genuinely warm and memorable.

The Manila International Fashion Week (MIFW) is an annual fashion event held in Manila, Philippines. The event typically features runway shows, presentations, and various activities related to fashion and style.

MIFW is a premier event that celebrates the convergence of fashion, creativity, and commerce. It serves as a platform for designers, brands, and industry leaders to connect, innovate, and inspire.

Each year, MIFW attracts a global audience, making it a key venue for showcasing talent and building international partnerships.

The Alliance of ASEAN Business in Russia (B2BASEAN) is founded by representatives

of business structures and entrepreneurs from ASEAN countries, based in Russia.

Our mission is to build and boost a fresh positive energy into business ties between

the businesses of Russia and ASEAN countries and to promote and develop business initiatives between our countries through real actions. We dedicated to strengthening and promoting trade, investment, cultural exchange, and educational collaboration by in enhancing mutual understanding and fostering collaboration across diverse industries.

The Moscow-Manila Creative Industries Business Summit is a unique blend of a fashion show and a business forum, designed to foster dialogue and advance the creative industries market with the following objectives:

• Establish a cultural dialogue and promote international economic and scientific-technical cooperation
• Showcase the business opportunities in the creative industry with a special focus on the fashion industry and digital technologiesin creative industry.
• Attracting private investment, developing human resources, and educational cooperation

I. RUSSIAN FASHION SHOW WITH MIFW

• Collection of Brands: presentation of the latest seasonal collections of Russian brands to the professional audience
• Contemporary Designs: collaborate with ready-to-wear brands to incorporate Russian fabrics into trendy, everyday clothing.
• Luxury Market: Position Russian textiles as premium materials for bespoke designs.
• Sustainability Advocates: emphasize ecofriendly production for consumers conscious of ethical fashion.
• Fashion-forward Millennials: promote versatility and modern designs for younger demographics

II. BUSINESS FORUM

• Unified Platform: Bring together experts on investment opportunities and incentives related to the creative industry in the Philippines and the ASEAN region.
• Technology Trends: Showcase technology trends, in particular in the field of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and cybersecurity in the creative industry. 
• Investment Opportunities: Showcase prospects for Russian businesses in the Philippine light industry and fashion market, while exploring opportunities for Filipino and ASEAN businesses in Russia.

III. B2B MEETINGS

• Tailored Networking: Facilitate B2B meetings using tools designed to connect attendees and sponsors with matching interests.

IV. NETWORKING AND COCKTAILS

• Exclusive Networking: Facilitate face-to-face interactions and social networking
• opportunities with C-level executives, corporate affairs professionals, Business associations, and government representatives from the Philippines and other ASEAN countries.

V. FORUM RETREAT (Optional)

• Extended Stays Post Event – two to three-day out of town trip that provide the participants with the opportunity to combine business and leisure with the many world class resources of the Philippines.