OREANDA-NEWS. July 19, 2011. Russia’s tech industry has taken off, with Intel’s recent investments and Yandex’s IPO as proof. From Skolkovo to regional start-ups, Russia offers a new innovation frontier. But how can U.S. investors gain access? The exclusive briefing “Access Russia: Tapping the U.S.-Russia Innovation Collaboration” will provide U.S. and Russian tech industry leaders and media the opportunity to discuss both obstacles and opportunities to doing business in Russia. The event will take place at the Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA on July 20, 2011 from 9-30 to 11-30 AM.

Featured panel and Q&A with:

Craig Barrett, retired CEO/Chairman of Intel Corporation and International Co-Chair of Skolkovo Foundation Council;

Igor Agamirzian, CEO of Russian Venture Company;

Dmitry Akhanov, CEO of Rusnano USA;

Tim Draper, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson;

Alexey Sitnikov, Director of International Development, Skolkovo Foundation;

Alexandra Johnson, Managing Director of DFJ VTB Aurora (Moderator).