The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE)

What The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) does

The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE, Russian abbreviation MKPP) is an international non-governmental membership organization founded on February 22, 1992, in Moscow. It unites business unions of industrialists and entrepreneurs, employer organizations, and individual commercial entities from approximately 20 countries across Europe and Asia into a single cross-border cooperation platform. ICIE's stated purpose is to consolidate member efforts in industrial and entrepreneurial policy, establish mutually beneficial economic ties within and between countries, protect members' legal rights in dealings with governments and other economic actors, and foster a favorable business climate and civil society. Its only disclosed revenue stream is recurring membership fees from Russian and foreign legal entities, with specific amounts kept confidential under a 'Policy on Membership Contributions' document.

ICIE operates through a federated structure including a Council chaired by Vasile Tarlev (former Prime Minister of Moldova), a Presidency led by Artem Chayka (since September 2017), and an Honorary Presidency held by Victor Glukhikh (who led the organization from 1996 to 2017). It maintains representative offices in Kazakhstan, the Baltic region, and the Asia-Pacific region, plus a project office in Hainan Province, China, and a Northwest Russia territorial division. The organization convenes multiple specialized committees covering finance, innovation, exhibitions, construction, transport, digital technologies, engineering, robotics, AI, science, and human capital development.

ICIE holds official consultative or partnership status with UNIDO and the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member States, and has cooperation agreements with the Eurasian Economic Commission, CIS Executive Committee, Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), SCO Business Council, BRICS structures, and the African Union. Its distribution and member acquisition channels are formal membership enrollment, international forums and conferences (e.g., the annual ICIE Assembly, the VIII International Forum 'Building Bridges, Not Walls' in November 2021, the World Forum 'New Era – New Paths' in April 2024), and referrals from existing members and partner organizations such as the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, MGIMO University, and State University of Management. ICIE does not sell technology products and has no proprietary software, APIs, or digital service offerings.

Name

The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE)

Legal name

Международный союз «Международный конгресс промышленников и предпринимателей»

Website

https://ic-ie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) is a Moscow-based international non-governmental membership organization uniting business unions, employer confederations, and commercial enterprises from approximately 20 countries across Europe and Asia to facilitate cross-border economic cooperation, trade, and industrial integration, particularly within the post-Soviet space.

Ownership category

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Product category

International Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• International business networking
• Industrial cooperation
• Employer organization federation
• Cross-border commerce
• Entrepreneurial advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ICIE generates revenue through membership fees from organizations joining the Congress. Members can be Russian and foreign legal entities interested in implementing international cooperation projects.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICIE is an international non-governmental membership organization that unites business unions, employer organizations, and commercial entities from 20 countries across Europe and Asia. It provides representation of members' interests before government bodies, coordinates cross-border economic cooperation, organizes international forums and conferences, and operates specialized committees covering finance, innovation, legal issues, construction, transport, digital technologies, robotics, AI, and human capital development.

Product overview

The International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ICIE/MKPP) is an international non-governmental membership organization rather than a product or technology company. It unites business unions, employer organizations, and commercial entities from 20 countries across Europe and Asia to facilitate industrial cooperation, economic integration, and entrepreneurial development. The organization does not offer a defined product portfolio but instead provides a platform for networking, business contacts, representation of interests, and coordination among its members through various committees, councils, and representative offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICIE Organizational Membership Formal membership in the International Congress of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, open to Russian and foreign legal entities that share the organization's goals and recognize its Charter. Members gain representation of interests, coordination support, access to international forums, and integration into a network spanning 20 countries across Europe and Asia.
• Specialized Industry Committees Domain-specific working committees through which ICIE members coordinate on sector-level issues including finance, innovation, legal affairs, exhibitions, construction, transport, digital technologies, engineering, robotics, AI, science, and human capital development. Members participate in committee activities to coordinate policy positions and industry initiatives across the network.
• Country Representation Offices Regional representation offices that provide local engagement, membership facilitation, and on-the-ground coordination for ICIE in Kazakhstan, the Baltic Region countries, and the Asia-Pacific Region. These offices allow the organization to serve its federated membership across multiple geographies.
• International Forums and Conferences Periodic international forums, assemblies, and conferences organized by ICIE to facilitate cross-border economic dialogue and showcase cooperation projects. Examples include the annual ICIE Assembly (e.g., XV Assembly in Saint Petersburg, November 2023), the World Forum 'New Era – New Paths' (Moscow, April 2024), and the VIII International Forum 'Building Bridges, Not Walls. Business Eurasia in a New Reality' (Moscow, November 2021).
• Members Representation and Legal Rights Protection Advocacy and representation service through which ICIE protects the legal rights of member organizations in relations with government bodies, other economic entities, and local authorities across member countries. Forms one of the four stated purposes of ICIE.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 1992ICIE has official status with UNIDO. In 1998, discussions were held at UN headquarters on cooperation between both organizations, resulting in a signed cooperation agreement between UNIDO and ICIE. In July 2005, ICIE established a trust fund to support UNIDO programs for cooperation between public and private organizations.
• Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member States (IPA CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICIE has official status with the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member States, enabling cross-border legislative cooperation and institutional recognition among CIS countries.
• Eurasian Economic CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICIE has established long-term cooperative relationships with the Eurasian Economic Commission. A cooperation agreement project was approved in September 2014.
• Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICIE collaborates with the CIS Executive Committee on economic cooperation among member states.
• Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn July 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between BSEC and ICIE, agreeing to leverage the potential of both organizations to support sustainable industrial development.
• SCO Business CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICIE maintains cooperative relationships with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Council for Eurasian economic cooperation.
• African UnionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICIE collaborates with the African Union organization on economic cooperation, particularly in supporting sustainable industrial development.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI RF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Russian partner organization for trade and commerce cooperation, supporting ICIE's activities in the Russian Federation.
• Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoscow-based business support organization collaborating with ICIE on market relations improvement and foreign economic ties.
• Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Russian employer organization and ICIE member. ICIE President Artem Chayka is a member of the RSPP Board.
• BVMW (German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn July 2017, negotiations with BVMW leadership resulted in a signed memorandum of interaction. ICIE learned about BVMW's activities and discussed cooperation prospects.
• Confederation of Indian IndustrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn July 2009, ICIE held negotiations with Confederation of Indian Industry leadership, resulting in signed cooperation agreements and a plan for joint practical actions.
• Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association (KBIPA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn October 2019, a memorandum was signed between ICIE's Asia-Pacific Representative Office, KBIPA, and KORMARINE Exhibition Organizing Committee for holding Eurasian conferences.
• MGIMO UniversityminorOthersMoscow State Institute of International Relations (University) - leading Russian university for international relations education and research.
• State University of ManagementminorOthersRussian educational institution collaborating with ICIE on management education and business research.
• Government of the Republic of TatarstanregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for economic cooperation and business development in Tatarstan region.
• Government of Kaluga RegionregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partnership for economic cooperation in Kaluga Oblast.
• Ministry of Industry and Trade of RussiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian government ministry supporting ICIE's industrial development and trade cooperation initiatives.
• RossotrudnichestvomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian agency for cooperation with foreign countries in science, culture, education, supporting ICIE's international activities.
• AIM Congress (Annual Investment Forum)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Investment Forum in UAE - ICIE participates in this international investment event.
• General Confederation of Trade UnionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational trade union confederation collaborating with ICIE on labor markets and social partnership.
• International Road Federation (IRF)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for road and transport infrastructure cooperation.
• China-Russia Economic and Trade Cooperation Industrial Park in ShenyangregionalTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial park in Shenyang, Liaoning Province facilitating China-Russia economic and trade cooperation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): ICC is the world's largest business organization with a global chamber network. Comparable as an international business-body operator but significantly larger, older, and globally oriented rather than Eurasia-centric.

Others

• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): UNIDO is an intergovernmental organization with which ICIE holds official consultative status. Comparable in its focus on sustainable industrial development and international cooperation, but UNIDO is a UN specialized agency while ICIE is an NGO.

Direct peers

• National Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan 'Atameken': Atameken is a Kazakhstani business association that is both an ICIE member and a peer employer-representative body. Comparable in its domestic business-advocacy mission and overlapping in international cooperation goals.
• International Organisation of Employers (IOE): IOE is the global representative body of employer and business organizations and operates on a similar membership-and-advocacy model. Comparable in structure and mission, though IOE has global scope while ICIE is Eurasia-focused.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation: Russia's national chamber of commerce and a key ICIE partner. Comparable in mission — promoting trade and business cooperation — and overlapping in membership, though it operates through a domestic territorial branch network rather than international committees.
• BVMW (German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses): BVMW signed a memorandum of interaction with ICIE in July 2017 and represents German Mittelstand interests. Comparable as a business association focused on international cooperation with non-EU/Eurasian markets.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): CII is an Indian industry confederation that is itself an ICIE member. It is directly comparable as a national business association promoting industrial cooperation internationally, particularly in the India-Russia corridor.
• Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP): RSPP is Russia's largest nationwide business association and a member of ICIE. It is directly comparable as a national-level industry/employer association focused on industrial policy advocacy, though RSPP is domestically focused while ICIE is internationally oriented.
• Federation of Industries of Greece (FGI/SVV): FGI is a Greek industry federation and ICIE member representing industrial employers in Greece. Directly comparable as a national industry federation engaging in cross-border cooperation initiatives.
• Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of the Kyrgyz Republic: The Kyrgyz Union is both an ICIE member (its president is a Deputy Chairman of the ICIE Council) and a peer national industry association. Comparable in mission and operating model within the post-Soviet industrial ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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