IMBRICS is an annual platform that brings together the municipalities of the five countries to build political, economic and humanitarian cooperation. The Forum's platforms are geared towards a presentation of socio-economic opportunities and municipal achievements in scientific and engineering efforts, as well as an exchange of best practices aimed at the development of mutually beneficial integration processes. On the margins of the IMBRICS Forum municipalities have an opportunity to present their investment-attractive projects for profitable capital injection, and delegates can establish new business contacts.

The Forum's program is focused on the discussion of key issues in the field of economic development, trade, investment diversification and evolution of BRICS investment policy, construction and modernization of urban infrastructure, digitalization and innovative technologies, agriculture, ecology, tourism, culture and education, sports, humanitarian cooperation and social project management.

Russian and foreign statesmen, representatives of business and scientific circles, corporate executives, authoritative public experts and many others participate in the Forum.