| www.weforum.org 27.01.2011 With its national goal to become a knowledge-based economy and society in the next decade, what next steps are required for Russia's modernization? The following dimensions will be addressed - The mindset for effective change - Building confidence in business and government - The foreign investment climate This session is co-organized with the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). • Jim Albaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, USA • Patrick Kron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alstom, France • Indra Nooyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, USA; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Business • Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Moderated by • Thomas L. Friedman, Columnist, Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, USA |